Ontario, California-based Heritage Grocers Group (HGG) has established the Heritage Grocers Giving Foundation to advance education, promote health and wellness and support disaster-relief efforts.
“At Heritage Grocers Group, we take pride in being an integral part of the communities we serve and are deeply committed to giving back in meaningful ways that create a lasting impact.” said Adam Salgado, president and executive director of the Heritage Grocers Giving Foundation.
“Through this foundation, we are deepening our commitment to creating comprehensive and holistic programs that uplift and transform lives for a better tomorrow.”
For its first initiative, the foundation partnered with Olive Crest and the Child Abuse Stops Here Network to raise more than $105,000 to support children and families in crisis.
Customers across HGG’s portfolio of stores – Cardenas Markets, El Rancho Supermercado, Tony’s Fresh Market and Los Altos Ranch Markets – participated by rounding up their purchases to the nearest dollar. All proceeds benefit programs that foster safety, healing and hope to children.
The Heritage Grocers Giving Foundation also has direct oversight of the Cardenas Markets Foundation, Manos y Corazones Unidos (the philanthropic arm of El Rancho Supermercado) and supports Tony’s Charitable Foundation.
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About Heritage Grocers Group
The company operates in California, Arizona, Illinois, Kansas, Nevada and Texas, with 58 stores under the Cardenas Markets banner and 29 under El Rancho Supermercado. It also has 21 Tony’s Fresh Market stores and seven Los Altos Ranch Markets.