Save A Lot Hometown Heroes Awarded

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(ST. LOUIS, MO) (MAY 4, 2026) – Save A Lot, one of the largest discount grocery chains in the U.S., today announced 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:

  • Elizabeth Freeman, Elmwood Blessing Box, Westland, MI
  • Karri Dumas, The Halloween House of Cadillac, Cadillac, MI
  • Mehgan Hoover, Community Household Pantry, Versailles, KY
  • Michele Smith, Sullivan County Salvation Army, Sullivan, IN
  • Jacqueline Bromley, Pasco High School, Dade City, FL
  • Ashlee Wethington, Baptist Health Hardin, Munfordville, KY

Each of these six winners will be presented with a $500 Save A Lot gift card.

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 700 stores in 29 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