Hannaford Supermarkets donates $175,000 to warming centers and shelters in Maine, New York and Vermont

For Immediate Release                                                                               

February 1, 2024

 

Hannaford Supermarkets donates $175,000 to warming centers and shelters in Maine, New York and Vermont

 

Donations are providing direct support to individuals experiencing homelessness by helping organizations expand programs, sustain operations and provide essential resources and food

 

SCARBOROUGH, Maine – Hannaford Supermarkets today announced $175,000 in donations to warming centers and shelters in New England and New York to provide direct support to individuals experiencing homelessness.

 

The funding will empower four organizations across Maine, New York and Vermont to expand programs, sustain operations and provide essential resources and food to individuals and families in need.

 

“Hannaford is pleased to contribute $175,000 to provide direct support to organizations working to address the root causes of homelessness in our communities,” said Sherri Stevens, Community Relations Manager for Hannaford Supermarkets. “We recognize the profound challenges faced by those experiencing homelessness, particularly during the harsh winter months, and we hope this contribution ensures individuals and families have a safe haven during difficult times.”

 

The funding from Hannaford will support the following organizations:

 

- The City of Burlington, Vermont received $90,000 to support its new warming shelter. This funding will specifically support access to food, shelter staffing, supplies for community outreach and medical care.

 

- Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless, which addresses homelessness in the Capital Region of New York, received $50,000. The donation will support the Community Connections daytime warming shelter in Albany, as well as Code Blue shelters in Gloversville and Albany. Facing increased demand, particularly in severe weather, Community Connections serves approximately 1,600 people annually.

 

- Hudson River Housing, a nonprofit in Poughkeepsie, New York focused on providing emergency and affordable housing solutions, supportive services and community development initiatives, received $20,000. The Hannaford funding will support operational expenses of Hudson River Housing’s Gannett House, a facility providing emergency housing for families in need.

 

- The Bangor Area Homeless Shelter in Bangor, Maine, which houses 38 beds and six long-term rental apartments, received $15,000. The facility provides day services, including a safe space, hot lunch, and bagged lunches for community members. The shelter doubles as an overnight winter warming center, ensuring a secure environment and meals for unhoused individuals. Hannaford's donation will support operational costs, including utilities and staffing.

 

For more information about Hannaford’s charitable giving, please visit Hannaford.com/HannafordHelps.

 

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

caitlin.cortelyou@hannaford.com