Social Responsibility
Hannaford Supermarkets’ latest annual impact data reveals a considerable scale-up in hunger relief and regional investment, totaling millions in direct funding for schools, health initiatives and local farms across five states.
By training produce experts to identify and rescue fresh fruits and vegetables at their peak, Hannaford ensures that high-quality nutrition reaches local food banks and pantries instead of going to waste.
Hannaford stores donated a record amount of fresh, quality food to local food banks and pantries across the Northeast. The increase comes as food banks report a growing level of need in their communities.
The new purpose-driven banana brand from Fyffes empowers women in agriculture through its Partnership for Good, an initiative providing business training and economic autonomy to rural communities in Costa Rica.
The company is expanding its “food as medicine” initiatives, using Project DASH and SNAP/EBT integration to deliver groceries and fresh produce to families and food-desert residents.
For Equifruit, which is marking 20 years in the fair trade banana business this year, the April 5 baseline tariff of 10% the Trump administration imposed on nearly all countries slowed the momentum it had been building in the category for two decades.
United Natural Foods says it will award grants through the “50 for 50” initiative to nonprofits across every U.S. state.
The grocer’s new grant-funding round supports critical infrastructure needs at food banks and partner agencies throughout California and Nevada.
The report showcases major wins in trade, food safety, sustainability, nutrition and health, and more.
More than 300 feeding partners across Food Lion’s 10-state footprint receive hunger-relief grants.
In addition to an online event, Brighter Bites hosted two days of silent auction activations at the New York Produce Show, where thousands of attendees connected with the organization’s mission
This financial contribution arrives at a pivotal time, the company says, giving Midwest Food Bank the flexibility to procure additional food and deliver it where it’s needed most.
USDA estimates one in five children in the U.S. experiences hunger. Produce for Kids, produce sponsors and Publix shoppers are helping to meet this need with donations that support Feeding America food banks throughout the Lakeland, Fla.-based grocer’s footprint.
The Ethical Charter Implementation Program’s Leadership Circle aims to advance responsible labor across the fresh produce industry.
In collaboration with Healthy Family Project, the campaign highlights “better-for-you brands” and the power of community support.
Nourishing our Neighbors grants and gift cards will assist food banks in meeting increased need from families within the retailer’s 10-state operating area.
Meijer customers interested in partnering with the retailer in the fight against hunger in their communities can add a $10 Simply Give donation card to their order during their next shopping trip.
The successful donation campaign is timed around Grandparents Day to support seniors facing hunger and isolation.
Meijer team members chose more than 500 local organizations across the Midwest to support.
Through proceeds from limited-edition reusable bag sales and customer donations, the campaign raised a total of $113,220, exceeding the retailer’s $100,000 goal.
The company’s annual $10,000 charitable consumer campaign supports initiative aligned with the pillars of food security, youth education and community.
As part of its ongoing tradition, the company is awarding scholarships to 36 students who are children of its employees.
The honor was presented in Toronto to celebrate excellence in workplace safety, recognizing Del Fresco Pure for its safety culture initiatives.
In partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina, families from a local school will receive fresh produce and essential pantry items during a mobile food distribution.
This brings Publix Super Markets Charities’ total investment to help end hunger to over $78 million since 2015.
The company and its partners celebrate 10 million meals donated through Meals with Meaning, a program launched in 2020.
An overwhelming number of parents are facing more challenges to put food on the table for their kids due to rising food costs and a worsening job market, according to new research released by No Kid Hungry.