The Heritage Grocers Giving Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Heritage Grocers Group, launched expanded scholarship programs benefiting students across communities served by its portfolio of companies, the Ontario, California-based company announced Feb. 18.
Every store within the Heritage Grocers Group portfolio will award one $3,000 scholarship to a local student. The portfolio includes Cardenas Markets, Los Altos Ranch Markets, El Rancho Supermercado and Tony’s Fresh Market.
One scholarship per store
Award recipients will be selected based on academic achievement, financial need, leadership qualities and demonstrated commitment to community service. The scholarships are administered through the foundation and its affiliated charitable entities: the Cardenas Markets Foundation, Manos y Corazones Unidos and Tony’s Charitable Foundation.
“The Heritage Grocers Giving Foundation is deeply committed to opening doors for students in the communities we proudly serve,” said Adam Salgado, president and executive director for the foundation.
“By unifying our scholarship efforts across the organization, we aim to help alleviate financial obstacles associated with higher education and empower deserving students to pursue their academic and professional aspirations.”
Application details
The deadline to apply is March 21. All applicants must use the program key “HeritageGrocers” to complete the application process.
Students can access program information and applications at cardenasmarkets.com/scholarships for Cardenas Markets and Los Altos Ranch Markets, tonysfreshmarket.com for Tony’s Fresh Market, and elranchoinc.com/scholarships for El Rancho Supermercado.
Heritage Grocers Group operates 115 stores in six states: California, Texas, Nevada, Arizona, Kansas and Illinois. The portfolio includes 58 stores under the Cardenas Markets banner, 29 stores under the El Rancho Supermercado banner, 21 stores under the Tony’s Fresh Market banner and seven stores under the Los Altos Ranch Market banner.
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