Grocery Outlet Raises More than $2.5 Million for Local Food Agencies in 2022 Campaign

Grocery Outlet Bargain Market has announced its 12th annual Independence from Hunger® Food Drive campaign raised more than $2.5 million—the equivalent of approximately 1.25 million meals—for families in need. From June 29 through July 31, more than 400 Grocery Outlet stores raised funds and collected monetary donations from customers, employees and independent operators to give back to local food agencies to help address critical food insecurities in their communities.

“We are so thrilled to have raised more than $2.5 million to combat food insecurity through Independence from Hunger this year, equating to 1.25 million meals for families in need,” said Eric Lindberg, CEO at Grocery Outlet. “We couldn’t have done it without the unwavering support and commitment from our local partners, allowing us to be one step closer to eliminating food insecurity for all families across the nation, especially during the inflation we are facing.”

Since its launch in 2011, the Independence from Hunger campaign efforts have collected more than $16 million in total donations nationwide. Throughout the initiative, Grocery Outlet customers and employees were encouraged to contribute to the campaign through:

• Purchasing a pre-made food bags filled with an assortment of nonperishable items
• Give $5, Get $5 at the register. Donating $5 or more in a single transaction and receive a $5 coupon
• Contribution of a monetary donation through in-store and online platforms

“For the past 76 years we’ve upheld our commitment of giving back to our local communities in which we operate, and our annual Independence from Hunger campaign is an integral part of that promise,” said Lindberg.

Each of Grocery Outlet’s 400-plus stores identified local food agencies or nonprofits in their respective locations to partner with throughout the campaign. In addition, Grocery Outlet’s San Francisco Bay Area partner, Alameda County Community Food Bank, received all donations completed online at Grocery Outlet. Grocery Outlet also partnered with regional area partners such as Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and Oregon Food Bank, who received generous donations from long-time supplier partners including Campbell’s, Kellogg’s, Sanderson Farms, MW Polar and Nature’s Bakery.

No administration or collateral fees are deducted from the funds collected by Grocery Outlet.

For more information on the Independence from Hunger campaign and Grocery Outlet, visit Grocery Outlet.