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More than 14,600 students were recognized for Kroger's Zero Hunger, Zero Waste youth engagements program.

Kroger recognizes students for youth engagement programs

The retailer honored more than 14,600 students nationwide for work to fight hunger and waste.

Christina Herrick

Jun 25, 2024
Social Responsibility

Miguel, a FruVeg worker featured on a Thx! QR code, is shown with Thx! co-founder Martin Casanova and Mary Blackmon, media relations with Thx!

More retailers add Thx! labeled produce

Found on packaging for kiwifruit, bell peppers and citrus, the social impact program’s reach now spans to retailers including Southeastern Grocers/Winn-Dixie, Sam’s Club, Walmart and more.

Christina Herrick

Jun 13, 2024
Social Responsibility

Albertsons Cos. marks decade of fighting hunger, raises $297M

Albertsons Cos., with the Albertsons Companies Foundation, is celebrating 10 years and $297 million raised for its Nourishing Neighbors charitable program dedicated to fighting hunger.

Jennifer Strailey

Jun 06, 2024
Produce Retail , Social Responsibility

Aldi is partnering with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for the sixth consecutive year, donating $1 million to fight childhood cancer. The grocer encourages shoppers to host lemonade stands and buy lemon-themed products, aiming to raise $10 million for ALSF by 2027.

Aldi continues to aid fight against childhood cancer

Aldi is partnering with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for the sixth consecutive year, donating $1 million toward the battle against childhood cancer.

Aaron Gonzalez

Jun 03, 2024
Social Responsibility

Colorful recipe-centric signs are currently positioned in 1,300 Publix stores near participating produce vendors in the Healthy Family Project's Publix Produce for Kids campaign. The sign’s QR codes lead shoppers to a free digital cookbook with recipe inspiration and nutrition tips.

Healthy Family Project’s Publix Produce for Kids campaign providing 600K meals

The biannual Publix Produce for Kids cause-marketing campaign is underway through June 26, with 12 produce companies set to donate meals this year to 35 Feeding America network food banks within Publix’s market area.

The Packer Staff

May 31, 2024
Social Responsibility , Produce Retail

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