Throughout July, Grocery Outlet sponsored the company-wide campaign to help feed people facing hunger and dealing with food insecurity. Local stores raised $227,500 to benefit the Ballard Food Bank and 25 other food assistance agencies.
The Ballard Food Bank is one of the 26 local food assistance agencies to benefit from Grocery Outlet's "Independence from Hunger" campaign that raised $227,500 in cash, gift card and food donations in the month of July.
“We are proud to support local communities with these donations to help people who don't always know where they will find their next meal,” said Eric Lindberg, Co-CEO, Grocery Outlet Inc. in a statement. “Our team of independent owners/operators are committed to supporting their local communities.”
Throughout July, Grocery Outlet sponsored a company-wide Independence from Hunger campaign to help feed people facing hunger and dealing with food insecurity.
To help drive donations and participation, Grocery Outlet stores hosted an array of events including family-friendly festivals and educational seminars about local, state and federal (USDA-FNS) food assistance agencies.
Grocery Outlet also sponsored the “Feed the Need” Facebook contest to reward five charitable customers with a $100 donation to the non-profit charity of their choice, plus a $100 Grocery Outlet gift card for the customer to use.
For more information, visit www.groceryoutlet.com.
