ST. LOUIS (JANUARY 12, 2025) — With the help and generosity of its valued customers, Save A Lot, one of the largest discount grocery chains in the United States, has donated 67,252 bags of much-needed, high-quality food to local charities fighting hunger as part of its Bags for a Brighter Holiday effort. Throughout November and December, Save A Lot customers across the country supported their local communities by purchasing pre-assembled bags of food that were donated to local food charities and pantries.
To further amplify the program’s impact, Save A Lot is donating an additional $3,500 in gift cards to help seven of the participating charities with groceries.
In total, approximately $336,260 worth of food and gift cards was donated to feed families in need . Each bag was stocked with private label and brand name food items, including pasta, stuffing mix, canned vegetables and other pantry staples from Save A Lot. A total of 480 Save A Lot stores participated in the food donation program with seven stores selling more than 1,000 bags, including:
Tampa, FL (2271 E. Bearss Ave.) – 4,284 bags
Cumberland, MD (1050 W. Industrial Blvd.) – 2,015 bags
Roselawn, IN (5916 E. State Rd. 10) – 1,840 bags
Tyrone, PA (111 W. 13th St.) – 1,606 bags
Pickens, SC (529 Hampton Ave. Hwy 8) – 1,254 bags
Ashland, OH (161 Center St.) – 1,243 bags
Dyersburg, TN (1480 U.S. Hwy 51 Bypass E) – 1,077 bags
“Our customers know how to support their community charities in a big way,” said Bill Mayo, Chief Operating Officer at Save A Lot. “The success of this year’s program shows that when our stores partner with local charities, they can make a big impact for people who need it most.”
Save A Lot stores, which are locally owned and operated, are passionate about making a difference. From supporting local charities to sponsoring in-store fundraisers, product drives and events for customers, locations are committed to doing “A Lot of Good” in the communities they serve.
For more information about Save A Lot or the Bags for a Brighter Holiday program, please visit www.savealot.com.
About Save A Lot
Founded in 1977, Save A Lot is the largest independently owned and operated discount grocery store chain in the U.S., with approximately 750 stores in 32 states. True to its mission of being a hometown grocer, Save A Lot provides unmatched quality and value to local families. Customers enjoy significant savings compared to traditional grocery stores on great tasting, high quality private label brands, national brand products, USDA-inspected meat, farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, and other non-food items. For more information visit www.SaveALot.com and follow Save A Lot on Facebook (facebook.com/savealot), Twitter (@savealot), and Instagram (@SaveALotFoodStores), or for more information on becoming a Save A Lot independent retail operator, visit ownasavealot.com
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