The Kroger Co. is partnering with first responders across the U.S. in September to mark Hunger Action Month with “Heroes Fight Hunger,” a company-led food drive to benefit area food banks and pantries. At select Kroger locations, customers can donate nonperishable items such as peanut butter, pasta, canned fruit and vegetables, shelf-stable milk, rice and […]
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Posted inCorporate Store News, Hannaford Supermarkets, News, Northeast
Hannaford Supermarkets Marks 200th School-Based Pantry Milestone
At a time when student food insecurity is on the rise, Hannaford Supermarkets recently marked the opening of its 200th school-based food pantry. Hannaford donated $10,000 to renovate the space at Portland High School in Maine, add refrigeration and storage and stock it with fresh food for students. School leaders estimate the pantry could serve […]
Posted inProduce News, Food Lion, News, Southeast
Food Lion Feeds Launches Annual Apple Bag Campaign
Food Lion Feeds has launched its annual Gala Apple Bag campaign throughout Food Lion’s 10-state operating footprint. Through Oct. 7, shoppers can buy specially marked bags of Gala apples or make a cash donation to support community hunger-relief organizations. Through the campaign, $0.50 (monetary equivalent of five meals) from each bag purchase will be provided […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Giant Food, News, Northeast
The Giant Co. Recognizes Floral Leaders At Annual Seminar
The Giant Co. recently held its annual Floral Seminar, welcoming nearly 200 employees for a day of training, creativity and celebration. The event featured learning sessions, a design competition, business updates and holiday season preparations. In addition, 12 of The Giant Co.’s floral leads were recognized as top performers in their respective regions: Lauren Currie, […]
Posted inProduce News, News, Northeast, Tops Friendly Markets
Tops, Allen Family Farms Team Up to Score Big for Western NY
Tops Friendly Markets is teaming up with Allen Family Farms, operated by the parents of Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, to bring JA17-branded cantaloupes and honeydew melons to participating stores, with a portion of sales benefiting the Patricia Allen Fund at Oishei Children’s Hospital. The melons can be found in limited-supply JA17 boxes in the […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Ahold Delhaize, Dairy News, National, News
Ahold Delhaize, Danone Partner On Dairy Sustainability Pilot
Ahold Delhaize USA, Danone North America and The Nature Conservancy have launched a collaborative pilot program aimed at improving sustainability in dairy farming. The initiative will work with select dairy farms in Danone North America’s yogurt product supply chain to reduce methane emissions, strengthen on-farm resilience and enhance supply chain sustainability. Over the next five […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, Weis Markets
Weis Markets Kicks Off 18th Year Of Fight Hunger Campaign
Weis Markets has launched its 18th annual Fight Hunger in-store donation program, which supports regional food banks in its seven-state market area. Throughout Hunger Action Month in September, customers can round-up their grocery bills to the next dollar, donate $1, $3 or $5 at checkout or give online at WeisMarkets.com. To maximize the impact, Weis Markets […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Publix Charities Donates $15M To Fight Hunger
Publix, together with its employees and Publix Super Markets Charities (PSMC), is marking Hunger Action Month by donating $15 million to more than 400 food banks and nonprofits, including 40 Feeding America partners, in its eight-state operating area. The funding will support initiatives such as weekend backpack programs, food pantries and meal delivery services. A […]