Weis Markets has donated $555,000 to 18 food banks and pantries as part of the company’s 18th annual Fight Hunger program. The donation includes customer contributions made when checking out at Weis stores throughout the year, as well as a corporate donation. “Each year, we’re amazed by the incredible support our customers and associates show […]
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Posted inCorporate Store News, Midwest, News, UNFI
Cub Foods Donates $200K To MN Food Banks, Nonprofits
Cub Foods, a wholly-owned subsidiary of UNFI, will contribute more than $200,000 during the holiday season in monetary and in-kind support to more than 50 Minnesota food banks and nonprofits. “At Cub, we believe in doing more than just providing great food at a great value – we believe in strengthening the communities we call […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, West
Grocery Outlet, Feeding America To Provide 3M Meals For Hunger Relief
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. is partnering with Feeding America to provide three million meals to those facing hunger this holiday season. Customers can donate at the register when checking out. Store operators will choose which local food bank or community organization to support, and Grocery Outlet will match the total amount of in-store donations up […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, West
The Save Mart Companies, Keurig Dr Pepper Launch Hunger Relief Campaign
In partnership with Keurig Dr Pepper, The Save Mart Companies has launched its annual “Friends Feeding Friends” holiday food drive, running through Jan. 1 at all stores across California and western Nevada. The partners have committed a combined $120,000 in matching donations to encourages shoppers to support food banks throughout the region. “‘Friends Feeding Friends’ […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Harris Teeter, News, Southeast
Harris Teeter Begins Annual Harvest Feast Campaign
As part of Harris Teeter’s annual Harvest Feast campaign, the company donates all grocery items needed to create a complete holiday meal for families in need. In addition, Harris Teeter employees will participate in five meal bag packing events at partner food bank facilities before distribution. The company will donate 9,500 meal bags, which will […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Lowes Foods, News, Southeast
Lowes Foods Provides 780K Meals To Families Through Sharing Campaign
Lowes Foods and the Healthy Family Project are partnering for the annual Season of Sharing campaign, an initiative that celebrates better-for-you brands and supports families facing food insecurity. This year’s campaign will help provide 780,000 meals to Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina, Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina and Inter-Faith […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, C-Store News, Corporate Store News, Food Lion, National, Publix Super Markets, Tops Friendly Markets
Retailers Commemorate Veterans Day With Discounts, Fundraisers
As Veterans Day approaches, retailers are taking the opportunity to honor those who have served our country. Many are offering exclusive discounts and promotions for active-duty military personnel, veterans and their families. In addition, retailers are also implementing creative ways to show their appreciation, such as in-store displays, online campaigns and partnerships with local veteran […]
Posted inC-Store News, News, Southwest
Yesway Raises $630K During Annual Golf, Clays Classic
Yesway raised more than $630,000 during its fifth annual Golf & Clays Classic Charitable Fundraising Tournament, held Sept. 22-23 at The Golf Clubs at The Tribute and Elm Fork Shooting Sports in Dallas, Texas. This year’s proceeds will benefit Operation Homefront, which aids military families across the nation, as well as several local charities, civic […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Midwest, News
AWG, Kellogg’s Expand Athletic Opportunities For Middle Schoolers
Tony the Tiger and Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes Mission Tiger initiative have joined with Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG) to donate $32,500 through DonorsChoose to help schools like Turner Middle School in Kansas City, Kansas, keep students active and engaged through athletics. Since its launch in 2019, Tony the Tiger and Mission Tiger has expanded access to […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, News, Schnucks
Schnucks Markets Begins Drive To Help Food Banks, Pantries
Through Nov. 11, Schnuck Markets Inc. is holding a food drive at all 113 stores to support food banks and pantries as demand grows due to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits being paused because of the ongoing federal government shutdown. Customers will be able to donate food items by purchasing them and putting them in […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Southeast
The Fresh Market Launches Holiday Fundraiser For Feeding America
The Fresh Market is partnering with Feeding America to launch its annual holiday round-up campaign, which aims to support food banks as they feed people facing hunger. From Nov. 1-Dec. 31, customers shopping at all The Fresh Market locations can round up their totals at the register or make donations of their choice. Every $1 […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Donates $400K In Grants To Nonprofits
Southeastern Grocers LLC (SEG), in partnership with the SEG Gives Foundation, has revealed the recipients of its sixth annual Romay Davis Belonging, Inclusion and Diversity Grant. Named in honor of World War II veteran and former Winn-Dixie associate Romay Davis, the grant program supports nonprofits working to address racial disparities in education, food insecurity and […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Hy-Vee, Midwest, News
Hy-Vee Donates $125K To Help Feed Families
As more people seek assistance in accessing food, Hy-Vee is donating $125,000 to help feed families. The West Des Moines, Iowa-based company is providing $100,000 to Feeding America partner food banks across its region that are serving a growing number of people as November approaches. “Hy-Vee is committed to helping make sure no one goes […]
Posted inDairy News, Midwest, News
Busch’s Fresh Food Market Donates 107K Gallons Of Milk In 2025
Busch’s Fresh Food Market shared that its customers donated 107,648 gallons of milk to food banks as part of its biannual milk drive. Last year, 103,698 gallons of milk were donated. The first milk drive of 2025 was held in March, and the second from Sept. 22-Oct. 5. This year, the drive achieved 2,648 gallons […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, H-E-B, News, Southwest
H-E-B Donates $5M To Food Banks, $1M To Meals On Wheels Programs
H-E-B has committed $5 million to support food banks across Texas and made a $1 million gift to benefit Meals on Wheels programs in the state. “At H-E-B, we are passionate about taking care of Texans,” said Winell Herron, H-E-B’s SVP of public affairs, diversity and environmental affairs. “We are proud of our longstanding partnership […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Meijer, Midwest, News
Meijer Team Gives Campaign Donates $3M To Nonprofits
Meijer has completed its fifth annual Meijer Team Gives campaign, with employees choosing more than 500 local organizations across the Midwest to support. Since the inception of Meijer Team Gives in 2021, each Meijer store, distribution facility and supply chain location has had the opportunity each year to donate $10,000 to a nonprofit or $5,000 […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Southeast, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Atlanta Division Packs 1M Meals To Fight Hunger Across Southeast
Kroger’s Atlanta Division united employees, community partners and volunteers Oct. 16 for its Community Million Meal Pack, a large-scale hunger-relief initiative that provided one million meals to families. “We did it!” said Victor Smith, division president. “Families facing food insecurity during these uncertain times will know our communities care and stand ready to help.” In […]
Posted inSustainability News, Natural Grocers, News, Southwest
Natural Grocers Exceeds $100K Goal In Organic Month Fundraiser
Through proceeds from limited-edition reusable bag sales and customer donations, Natural Grocers’ Organic Month campaign raised $113,220 for the Rodale Institute, exceeding its $100,000 goal. “This incredible achievement is thanks to the generosity of our customers and the dedication of our good4u crew, who helped promote the campaign in stores every day,” said Raquel Isely, VP […]
Posted inProduce News, Food Lion, News, Southeast
Food Lion Feeds’ Apple Bag Campaign Provides 13.8M Meals
Food Lion Feeds’ annual Gala Apple Bag campaign provided the equivalent of more than 13.8 million meals to families experiencing food insecurity. This year’s total marks the campaign’s second-largest number of meals provided since it began in 2014. Customers supported the effort from Sept. 17-Oct. 7 by buying marked bags of Gala apples or making […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, News, SpartanNash
SpartanNash Donates $300K To Junior Achievement
SpartanNash, a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocer’s family of companies, and the SpartanNash Foundation recently donated $300,000 to Junior Achievement. The annual in-store fundraiser took place in August and September, supporting Junior Achievement’s efforts to expand educational curriculums, foster in-school programming and provide volunteer resources for children in elementary, middle and high school. “Our local […]