Cardenas Markets held the 21st annual Cardenas Markets Foundation Golf Tournament on Sept. 16 at Pelican Hill Golf Club in Newport Beach, California, raising more than $900,000 to support scholarships for students in communities the grocer and Los Altos Ranch Markets serve.
Cardenas Markets and Los Altos Ranch Markets are banners of Heritage Grocers Group, one of the nation’s largest Hispanic and ethnic food retailers.
Founded by Jesus Cardenas, the tournament began as an initiative to give back to the community. Today, it has become a longstanding tradition that honors his legacy while expanding its impact and reach by bringing together vendor partners, community leaders and supporters.
The foundation also recognized San Bernardino County Supervisor Curt Hagman for his $100,000 contribution, which will directly benefit students pursuing higher education in San Bernardino County’s District 4. With his support, total funds raised for education this year surpassed $1 million.
“We are deeply grateful for the unwavering support of our community partners and participants,” said Adam Salgado, president of the foundation. “Their generosity helps open doors for local students, making higher education more accessible and empowering them to pursue their dreams.”
The tournament also kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month.
About Heritage Grocers Group
Headquartered in Ontario, California, 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.
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