Save A Lot Hometown Heroes Awarded

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Save A Lot Hometown Heroes Winners Named for Q3 2025

(ST. LOUIS, MO) (October 8, 2025) – Save A Lot, one of the largest discount grocery chains in the U.S., is proud to announce the latest winners of its Hometown Heroes program. This nomination-based recognition program is meant to showcase the people and organizations making a difference in the communities Save A Lot stores serve. 

Here are the latest winners: 

  • Ben Hoopengardner, Hancock Fire Department, Hancock, MD 
  • Debbie Cohill, Martha’s House, Hancock, MD 
  • Debbie Salters, Thursday Church, Vincennes, IN 
  • Miranda Marvin, Salamanca New York Mutual Aid Network, Salamanca, NY 
  • Susan Murphy, Zonta, Kenmore, NY 

Each of these five winners will be presented with a $500 Save A Lot gift card in recognition of their outstanding service and impact in their communities. 

About Save A Lot 

Founded in 1977, Save A Lot is the largest independently owned and operated value focused grocery store chain in the U.S., with approximately 700 stores in 30 states. True to its mission of being a hometown grocer, Save A Lot strives to provide unmatched quality and value to local families. Customers enjoy 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), on X (@savealot), and Instagram (@SaveALotFoodStores), or for more information on becoming a Save A Lot independent retail operator, visit ownasavealot.com.

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