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 […]
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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 […]
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SpartanNash Reveals Recipients Of 2024 Our Family Scholarships
SpartanNash has named the recipients of its 2024 Our Family Scholarship, awarding 25 students with $2,500 scholarships in recognition of “outstanding service to their local communities.” “We are committed to helping our retail stores and independent grocer customers give back to the communities they serve by honoring standout students who have made a difference,” said SpartanNash EVP and Chief […]
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JOH Promotes O’Hare To CEO, Names Saidnawey Executive Chairman
Billerica, Massachusetts-based JOH has shared some executive leadership changes. Effective Jan. 1, John Saidnawey will become executive chairman of the board, and Matt O’Hare will serve as president and CEO. These changes mark the next chapter in JOH’s history as it charts a path for growth in the CPG industry. O’Hare will become the fourth […]
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KeHE Distributors Releases 2025 Macro Trends
KeHE Distributors has identified five macro trends in the food and beverage industry for 2025, set to influence consumer shopping preferences and inform retailers’ product selections in the coming year. “The unifying theme across the five projected trends for 2025 is a proactive consumer approach to health, resulting in a preference for food products that […]
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Legacy Food Group Names Miller Next CEO
Legacy Food Group has promoted President and COO John H. Miller to CEO, effective Jan. 1. In his new role, Miller will help lead expansion efforts while focusing on operational efficiencies as the company continues to bring together regional independent foodservice distributors. In the last year, he has helped integrate and coordinate the efforts of […]
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SpartanNash Fundraiser Totals $130K for Junior Achievement
SpartanNash and its foundation raised $130,000 for Junior Achievement during their annual back-to-school in-store and online fundraiser. Donations made through Sept. 2 will be distributed in local markets to provide young people with lessons in financial literacy, work and career readiness and entrepreneurship. The fundraiser is part of the partnership between SpartanNash and JA to […]
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SpartanNash Begins Fundraiser To Fight Hunger
SpartanNash has launched its eighth annual fundraiser to support food pantries across the Midwest during the holiday season. Through Nov. 3, SpartanNash’s campaign aims to raise $300,000 for hunger relief, with 100 percent of donations staying in the communities where they are collected in Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Customers can contribute by donating $0.50, $1, $5 or $10 when checking out at […]