Some of the programs run through the end of November to extend the recognition a bit further.
Category: Grocers Give
Grocers Give covers how grocery retailers, wholesalers and suppliers support their communities through donations, fundraising and hunger relief.
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Hunger Relief Campaigns Multiply As Holidays Near
In an act of creative giving, Wegmans is parlaying a lottery bonus into 25,000 meals.
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Grocers Rally For Flood Relief In Four Corners Region, Central Florida
Natural Grocers and Winn-Dixie are supporting their respective regions following flooding.
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Brookshire Brothers’ 5th Annual Trick Or Trot Draws Record Crowd Despite Rain
The run benefited the Brookshire Brothers Charitable Foundation, which supports various community causes in Texas and western Louisiana.
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Olive Crest’s Annual ‘Pick A Purse’ Raises $668K For At-Risk Children
The ninth annual event was the largest to date.
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Stop & Shop Marks 300th School Pantry, Stater Bros. Walk Raises $1.7M And More
United Family, Tops and Aldi round out this week’s community support roundup.
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Dollar Tree Marks 40th Year With $40M Commitment Along With 9,500th Store
Other giving news includes Hannaford’s campus pantry grants, a record Parker’s tournament and more.
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In This Week’s Spotlight: Food Lion, Harris Teeter, Natural Grocers, MN Grocers Association
This week’s commitments range from a $1M Meals on Wheels pledge to World Food Day campaigns and holiday round-ups.
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H-E-B Honored At Houston Arts Alliance’s 20th Anniversary Gala
The grocer was the gala’s presenting sponsor; lead sponsors included Chevron, Bank of America, Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages and United Airlines.
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Alabama Grocers Education Foundation Raises More Than $50,000 At Clay Shoot
Retailers, wholesalers, vendors and industry partners from around the state came together to support the foundation’s scholarship program.
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Bashas’, Food City Offer Learning Garden Grants To AZ, NM Schools
The goal of the gardens is to help children understand where their food comes from while developing healthy eating habits.
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Publix, Walmart Supporting Hurricane Isaias Relief
Funding is being used to help residents in impacted communities with needs such as hot meals, water, showers and charging stations.
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Weekly Giving Report Features Market Street, Publix, Aldi, Weis Markets, Food Lion
This week’s roundup spans hunger relief, sustainable seafood, debt-free education and support for paralyzed veterans.
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Grocers Give: Hunger Action Month Closes, Other Efforts Kick In
In addition to getting food to those in need, grocers are helping organizations like schools and domestic violence shelters.
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Dierbergs, Max Mix Partner In October To Benefit Down Syndrome Association
“We love supporting entrepreneurs like Max who are building something meaningful in our community,” said Laura Dierberg Padousis, Dierbergs EVP.
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Olive Crest Food Show Brings Retailers, Suppliers Together For Good
Supporting at-risk children and families is a cause the grocery industry supports across the country, as lack of food often contributes to their struggles.
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Grocers Give: Cardenas Markets Foundation Raises Almost $900K At Golf Tournament
The Cardenas Markets Foundation raised almost $900,000 at its golf tournament, while Winn-Dixie is helping provide 1 million meals for hunger relief.
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Grocers Give: Stop & Shop, Others Focus On Hunger Action Month
Stop & Shop, Meijer, Tops, Schnucks, Food Lion, Hannaford and Kroger mark Hunger Action Month and Hispanic Heritage Month with community campaigns.
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H-E-B Helping Heroes Adopts 1,300 First Responder Stations
The grocer donated $150,000 to first responder nonprofits to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11.
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Wegmans Anchors 9/11 Day Meal Pack Marking 25th Anniversary
Four hundred-plus volunteers assemble more than 145,000 multi-serving oatmeal kits for families in need as part of the observance.