Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. has completed its 15th annual Independence from Hunger Food Drive, raising more than $5 million to support food banks.
From June 25-July 31, more than 540 locally-owned and -operated Grocery Outlet stores nationwide accepted donations in-store and online. They also collected pre-assembled grocery bags that were allocated to local food banks.
“I am incredibly proud of our team at Grocery Outlet for raising more than $5 million in efforts to combat food insecurity,” said Jason Potter, CEO of Grocery Outlet.
“I’m inspired by the dedication and generosity of our local partners. Together, with the help of our guests, we helped provide meals for families in need.”
According to the USDA’s most recent food security survey, an estimated 18 million families across the U.S. face food insecurity.
Since its launch in 2011, Independence from Hunger has collected more than $30 million in cash and food donations. Customers were able to support the campaign in numerous ways:
- Give $5, get $5 – Donating $5 or more in a single transaction in-store or online to receive a coupon for $5 off a future purchase of $25 or more;
- Purchasing a pre-made bag with an assortment of groceries selected by a local food agency and then placing it in a collection bin at the store;
- Making a donation in-store at the register to benefit that store’s local food agency partner; and
- Donating online by visiting GroceryOutlet.com/Donate. Online donations supported the San Francisco Bay Area community through Grocery Outlet’s partnership with Alameda County Community Food Bank.
Each Grocery Outlet store partnered with a local food bank. Online donations were directed to the Alameda County Community Food Bank, the grocer’s partner in the San Francisco Bay Area.
In addition, several participating suppliers, including Conagra Brands, Kellanova and Wayne-Sanderson Farms, donated products that were distributed to regional agencies.
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