Press Release
Hannaford Helps Fight Hunger program returns to deliver millions of meals this holiday season
Oct. 18, 2023
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Hannaford Supermarkets and its customers donated the equivalent of nearly 8.5 million meals to local and regional food pantries through Hannaford Helps Fight Hunger in 2022
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October 18, 2023
Hannaford Helps Fight Hunger program returns to deliver millions of meals this holiday season
Hannaford Supermarkets and its customers donated the equivalent of nearly 8.5 million meals to local and regional food pantries through Hannaford Helps Fight Hunger in 2022
SCARBOROUGH, Maine – Hannaford Supermarkets’ signature holiday campaign, Hannaford Helps Fight Hunger, will once again provide nutritious food to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity across New England and New York when returning for its 16th annual edition this month.
Now through December 31, Hannaford customers may donate $5 or $10 to local food pantries at the register by adding a Hannaford Helps Fight Hunger donation card to their order. Donation cards are available at in-store displays. Hannaford To Go customers can also add a donation card to their online order. All donations go directly to local food pantries in the store’s community.
“Hannaford is committed to making a real, positive impact in our communities and this annual effort is a perfect example of that longstanding commitment,” said Hannaford Supermarkets Community Relations Manager Sherri Stevens. “Every penny raised through Hannaford Helps Fight Hunger goes directly to local hunger relief organizations. We thank our customers for their continued partnership as we work together to end food insecurity.”
The Hannaford Helps Fight Hunger program also includes a “You Buy, We Give” initiative, which begins November 12 and runs through December 9. For every participating product purchased, Hannaford will donate 50 cents to regional food banks in New England and New York (up to a total of $100,000). Participating products include: Hannaford Canned Vegetables, Hannaford 28 oz. Canned Tomatoes, Hannaford 4-pack Fruit Cups and Hannaford Shredded Wheat Cereal.
Hannaford Helps Fight Hunger generated more than $840,000, or the equivalent of nearly 8.5 million meals, to support individuals and families experiencing food insecurity in 2022.
Additional information about Hannaford Helps Fight Hunger can be found at www.hannaford.com/about-us/hannaford-helps/fight-hunger.
About Hannaford Supermarkets
Hannaford Supermarkets operates 187 stores in the Northeast, most with full-service pharmacies. Stores are located in Maine, New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont. All are committed to offering great fresh food, convenient experiences and everyday low prices. Hannaford also is an active and committed community partner—focusing on fighting hunger, supporting youth development, and helping people live healthier lives. Hannaford is an industry leader in sustainability with a strong commitment to reducing waste and protecting the environment. Hannaford diverts or donates all food at risk of going to waste—sending no food to landfills. In 2022, Hannaford donated 25 million pounds of food to hunger relief organizations and prevented 65 million pounds of food waste from reaching landfills. Hannaford employs nearly 30,000 associates and is based in Scarborough, Maine. Additional information can be found at Hannaford.com.
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Media Contact:
Caitlin Cortelyou
External Communications Manager, Hannaford Supermarkets
207-885-3132