Maine couple celebrates 5-year wedding anniversary with special photo shoot commemorating family’s 40-year connection to Hannaford Supermarkets

For Immediate Release

August 8, 2023

 

Maine couple celebrates 5-year wedding anniversary with special photo shoot commemorating family’s 40-year connection to Hannaford Supermarkets

 

Sara and Todd Ellis, along with their two young children, participate in a photo shoot at the Old Town Hannaford; Family has served Hannaford for more than 100 years combined   

 

OLD TOWN, Maine – Sara and Todd Ellis of Orono, Maine, recently celebrated five years of marriage and a 40-year family connection to Hannaford Supermarkets with a special photo shoot with their two young sons at the at the Hannaford store in Old Town.

 

While the couple’s paths first crossed as teenagers at the Airport Mall store in Bangor, Sara’s connection to Hannaford began in 1982 when her parents, Brenda and Scott Stout, met while working at the Broadway store, also in Bangor. Brenda and Scott were married in 1985 and soon after welcomed Sara and her brother, Ben.

 

Both Sara and Ben continued the family legacy when they also took jobs at Hannaford. Brenda and Scott remain Hannaford associates at the Airport Mall store today. The entire family has more than 100 years of combined service with the company.

 

“Although there have been many changes over the years, I could never have imagined the impact Hannaford would have on our lives,” said Brenda Stout. “With both of our children having worked there as well, literally everything we have, our family, home and my personal favorite, my grandbabies, are all thanks in part to Hannaford. I will always be grateful for that.”

 

Sara and Todd first met when she was working at the front end, and Todd was working in the produce department. When the opportunity arose for a family photo shoot with local photographer Casey London, they knew that Hannaford would be the perfect back drop.  

 

“Being a ‘Hannaford baby’ is kind of a special thing,” said Sara Ellis. “It's a very large, yet very small community. I've had people watch me grow up, become my coworkers, and now when I go to a store, they get to see my little ‘Hannaford babies’ grow up.”

 

“We were moved by the family’s connection to Hannaford and were so excited to make this special memory happen for them,” said Sean Brooks, Old Town Hannaford Store Manager. “The family's longstanding connection to Hannaford reflects the strong sense of community we aim to create in our stores. We thank the entire family for being such excellent associates, both in years past and today.”

 

Brenda and Scott live in Glenburn, Maine. Sara’s brother Ben is a physical therapist, living with his family in Holden, Maine. Sara and Todd reside in Orono, Maine where Sara works as a medical assistant at an orthopedic clinic and Todd serves as a supervisor at a nonprofit organization providing mental and behavioral health support to individuals of all ages.

 

Sara and Todd say they look forward to the day when their children, two-year-old Wyatt and 16-month-old Andre, will join the Hannaford family.

 

Hannaford Supermarkets is routinely recognized for its commitment to associates and inclusive culture. For 11 consecutive years (2011-2022), Hannaford has received a perfect score from the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index for its inclusive, equitable and non-discriminatory work environment for the LGBTQ+ community. In 2022, Hannaford was named Maine’s Patriot Employer of the Year by the Disabled American Veterans.

 

For photography from the Ellis family photo shoot, follow this link.

 

About Hannaford Supermarkets

Hannaford Supermarkets operates 186 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