The United Family raised $500,000 for 24 nonprofits through its annual Jacky Pierce Charity Classic (JPCC) golf tournament, which took place Aug. 24-25 in Lubbock, Texas.
Since its inception in the early 1990s, the tournament has raised more than $7 million for groups across Texas and New Mexico. Before the annual dinner Aug. 25, checks were presented to the organizations.
Sidney Hopper, president of The United Family, said the event remains a core part of United’s charitable work thanks to the generosity of the company’s vendor partners. The tournament remains special because of the funds’ impact on communities.
“Making a positive impact on our communities is at the forefront of our mission and, after 34 years, the Jacky Pierce Charity Classic continues to be a major part of that,” Hopper said.
“The nonprofit organizations, including The United Way, that benefit from this tournament do an outstanding job of improving our communities. We know these funds will have a huge impact on the thousands of people they serve.”
Named in honor of the late Jacky Pierce, longtime produce director for United Supermarkets, the tournament remains a place for charitable giving, fellowship and community.
“This tournament would not be the same without the amazing relationships of our vendor partners,” Hopper said. “Not only does this event support an important cause, but it also allows relationships between like-minded companies focused on helping their communities grow even more. That’s why it means so much to all of us.”
The first round of the 34th tournament occurred Aug. 24, while another four rounds took place Aug. 25. More than 500 golfers from across the country took part.
Tournament beneficiaries include: Brown County United Way, Dallam-Hartley Counties United Way, Graham Area United Way, Hutchinson County United Way, Lubbock County United Way, North Texas Area United Way, Ochiltree United Way, United Way Abilene, United Way Amarillo & Canyon, United Way Metropolitan Dallas, United Way of Moore County, United Way of Eddy County, United Way of Chaves County, United Way of Deaf Smith County, Untied Way of Denton County, United Way of Eastern New Mexico, United Way of Lea County, United Way of Midland, United Way of Odessa, Thrive of Southern New Mexico, United Way of Concho Valley, United Way Tarrant County, United Way of North Central New Mexico and United Way of Northern New Mexico.
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About The United Family
In its 109th year of operation, United Supermarkets LLC – d.b.a. The United Family – is a Texas-based grocery chain with stores in 54 cities across Texas and New Mexico.
A self-distributing company with headquarters and distribution centers in Lubbock, it operates 99 retail grocery stores under four banners: United Supermarkets, Market Street, Amigos and Albertsons Market.
It also has 40 convenience stores under three banners: United Express, Market Street Express and Albertsons Market Express. The United Family also includes ancillary operations R.C. Taylor Distributing, USM Manufacturing and Llano Logistics.
The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Albertsons Cos. Inc.
