(ST. LOUIS, MO) (SEPTEMBER 3, 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:

- Ericka Woods, 1mother2another, Detroit, MI
- Audrey Carter, Youth Ventures, Baltimore, MD
- Chasity Potter, Gary PH Church, Gary, WV
- Donna Chapman, Food for Morgan County, Versailles, MO
- Laquetta Washington, Power of 3 Foundation, Cleveland, OH
- Jessica Ashby, The Cardinal Grace Foundation, Louisville, 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 value focused grocery retailer in the U.S., with approximately 650 stores in 29 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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