Grocers Give
How the grocery industry gives back: donations, fundraising, food banks, hunger relief, scholarships and community support from grocery retailers, wholesalers and suppliers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wegmans Entering Charlotte Market With Ballantyne Opening Oct. 14
In preparation for the opening, the store team has donated $30,000 to area organizations.
Donations & Fundraising
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.
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.
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.
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.
Market 32 Celebrates New Newington, CT, Store With Donations
Market 32 officially celebrated the grand opening of its newest store at 3333 Berlin Turnpike, which had a soft opening at the…
Grocers Give Back: Retailers Rallying For Their Communities
The grocers' efforts to support their communities include checkout donations, associate volunteerism and supplier partnerships.
Fighting Hunger
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.
Grocery Outlet Raises More Than $4M For Local Food Banks
From June 24-July 31, all of its locally owned and operated stores received donations through in-store contributions nationwide
Kroger Atlanta Division Exceeds Goal In Child Hunger Campaign
The division raised more than two and a half times its $50,000 goal.
Cowboys Wide Receiver Helps Kick Off Hunger Fundraiser At Albertsons In TX, LA
The two-week in-store fundraising campaign aims to fight childhood hunger in North Texas, Louisiana, Houston and Austin.
Food Lion Surprises 2026 Hunger Relief Champions With Feedys Awards
Recipients included the grocer’s location in Harrington, Delaware, and a store manager in Troutman, North Carolina.
Wegmans Fill The Bus Campaign Raises Record $769K For Food Banks
Customers of Wegmans Food Markets raised a record $769,300 during the company’s two-week food drive to support local food banks’ increased summer…
Scholarships & Grants
NGA Foundation Awards 2026 Scholarships To 21 Students
Each scholarship, supporting a student planning a grocery industry career, is made possible by a company or individual, often honoring the legacy…
PFMA Awards Scholarships To 21 From Grocers, C-Stores
Employees and family members tied to The Giant Company, Karns Foods, Rutter's and Sheetz will receive a scholarship for the 2026-27 academic…
The Giant Company, PHA Launch Back-to-School Donation Campaign
As families across the East Coast head back to school, The Giant Company and Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) are teaming…
Macey’s Marks Lehi Remodel With New Amenities, School Donation
The grocer donated $2,000 to local schools to help address food insecurity as students head back to class.