Schnucks Markets and its customers raised a combined $100,000 for the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis through the sixth annual Round Up at the Register campaign, held Feb. 4-17. Customers contributed $83,624 at checkout, with Schnucks adding $16,376 to reach the $100,000 total.
Customers were given the option at checkout to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar, with 100 percent of St. Louis-area donations directed to the Urban League’s Save Our Sons and Save Our Sisters programs. Round-ups at Schnucks stores in other markets support the respective local Urban League chapter or the National Urban League.
Todd Schnuck, chairman and CEO of Schnucks and a past chairman of the ULSTL board, said the campaign reflects a partnership that stretches back more than 50 years.
“Having been partners for more than half a century, we know the great work the Urban League does providing economic opportunities to those in need by creating ladders out of poverty through jobs, entrepreneurship and financial responsibility. I thank our customers for their generous round ups, and I applaud Schnucks teammates who continually strive to nourish people’s lives through our community engagement efforts,” Schnuck said.
Michael P. McMillan, president and CEO of the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, said the funds will go to workforce and mentorship programming.
“For decades, Schnucks has demonstrated what true corporate partnership looks like. These funds will directly support our Save Our Sons and Save Our Sisters programs, helping individuals gain access to workforce opportunities, mentorship and life-changing resources that empower them to build stable futures for themselves and their families,” McMillan said.
Founded in St. Louis in 1939, Schnucks Markets operates 113 stores across Missouri, Illinois and Indiana, employing more than 11,000 teammates. The company donates more than $15 million in food to pantries annually. Schnucks is part of 1939 Group Inc., which also includes Festival Foods and Hometown Grocers Inc.
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