Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. is partnering with Feeding America to help reach the goal of providing three million meals to those facing hunger this holiday season.
Grocery Outlet is joining the movement to end hunger by offering customers the opportunity to donate at the register at their local store. Store operators will have the discretion to choose which local food bank or community organization they wish to support. Grocery Outlet also will match the total amount of all in-store donations at checkout up to $150,000 to support Feeding America and its local partner food banks, keeping the support close to home.
“Supporting our communities is at the heart of who we are at Grocery Outlet,” said Grocery Outlet CEO Jason Potter. “By working with Feeding America this holiday season, we’re making it easy for our customers to join us in making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.”
Through Dec. 31, customers can participate by donating $1, $5 or an amount of their choice at checkout. Customers also can opt to round up their total bill at checkout to donate.
According to Feeding America, 47 million people in the U.S. face hunger, including 13 million children. The Feeding America network has more than 200 food banks and 60,000 programs distributing food throughout the country.
“Grocery Outlet has long been dedicated to combatting food insecurity, and this campaign goal to provide three million meals to people facing hunger hits directly at the heart of our mission– to end hunger in the United States,” said Lauren Biedron, SVP of corporate partnerships at Feeding America.
“We’re grateful to partner with Grocery Outlet this holiday season to raise awareness and funds throughout the country.”
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