It may be the 42nd largest state, but Maryland has consistently ranked among the nation’s top in terms of per capita income over the past few years. Its economy benefits greatly from its proximity to Washington, D.C., where many of its residents work. This higher-than-average income level continues to positively impact spending in the state. […]
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Posted inCorporate Store News, Food Lion, Southeast
Food Lion Feeds’ Holidays Without Hunger Program Sets Record Donation
Food Lion Feeds and its customers have helped provide the equivalent of more than 29 million meals this holiday season. This set a record, quadrupling the previous highest Holidays Without Hunger meal count in 2021, which was equal to more than 6.6 million meals. The initiative benefits Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger relief […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, Schnucks
Schnucks Donates $200K To The Salvation Army
Schnucks Markets customers and the company donated $200,000 to The Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle campaign through the most recent “Round Up at the Register” fundraiser. Schnucks customers had the option to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar, with 100 percent of donations from the 15-day campaign benefiting The Salvation Army. Customers donated […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Southwest, Walmart
Walmart, Feeding America Donates $1M To NTFB
The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) has received a $1 million grant from Walmart Foundation and Feeding America. The grant is part of an ongoing, multi-year partnership aimed at strengthening food banks and agency partners in rural and underserved communities affected by food insecurity. The funding supported four NTFB partner pantries, helping them increase their capacity […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Food Lion, Southeast
Food Lion Feeds Awards $3.2M In Disaster Relief Grants
The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation has awarded more than $3.2 million in disaster relief grants to support 120 organizations and their communities. The organizations were affected by Hurricane Helene’s devastation and destruction in September. The grants provide financial assistance to community feeding partners that have played a vital role in helping those impacted by the storm. […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Meijer, Midwest
Meijer Surprises Customers With Shopping Sprees During Very Merry Event
As part of the 11th annual Very Merry Meijer event, Meijer surprised a customer at each of its store across the Midwest with a $1,000 shopping spree, while three employees at every site received gift cards. The event, which began in 2014 to help spread holiday cheer in stores, has grown into an annual tradition […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Harris Teeter, Southeast
Harris Teeter Recognized By Newsweek For Workplace Diversity
Harris Teeter has been recognized by Newsweek as one of “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity” for 2025. “We are honored to be recognized by Newsweek for our workplace culture, which emphasizes inclusion and belonging,” said Lauren Furr, the grocer’s director of learning and development and diversity, equity and inclusion. “Fostering a sense of belonging among our […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest, SpartanNash
SpartanNash Makes Record-Breaking Donation To Midwest Food Pantries
SpartanNash and its foundation achieved a record-breaking donation following the eighth annual in-store fundraiser supporting food pantries across the Midwest. The fundraiser, which ran from Oct. 25-Nov. 27, raised about $480,000 through donations from store guests and employees at participating SpartanNash-operated retail stores, including Family Fare, Martin’s Super Markets, D&W Fresh Market and fuel centers. The SpartanNash Foundation pledged an additional $85,000 to […]