Stop & Shop

Last week, we proudly hosted our third annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner at our headquarters in Quincy, MA, dedicated to supporting veterans and raising awareness about food insecurity among those who have served. A recent study found that one in five military and veteran families face food insecurity, compared to one in eight U.S. households. Approximately 50 veterans enjoyed a hearty, multi-course meal and shared camaraderie with fellow service members. As a special gift, each veteran received a Stop & Shop gift card to purchase a turkey, along with bags of sides, so they could celebrate Thanksgiving with their families. A heartfelt thank you to our partners, Home Base and Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center, for helping to make this event possible, as well as to our Veterans Associate Resource Group and Community Relations team for their hard work and dedication. This is how we nourish our neighbors, together.

We’re proud to see our incredible Nutrition Partners featured in this @Today.com article! Our team of registered dietitians works to empower our shoppers with accessible nutrition guidance. They often break down complex nutrition information and provide free resources to help our customers make informed choices, whether they’re looking to meet health goals or simply navigate everyday nutrition. We’re thrilled to see their hard work recognized on a national stage! Thank you to our Nutrition Partners for helping our communities live healthier lives every day. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/emJgRxqR

Thank you for joining us in the American Cancer Society’s movement to end breast cancer. Our customers and associates came together to donate over $1 million at checkout in our stores in the month of October. 100% of the proceeds went to breast cancer research and supporting survivors. A big thank you to our dedicated associates who took time to walk and volunteer in Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events to support survivors and their local communities!

This Veterans Day, we proudly recognize and thank all the veterans among us who bring their dedication, resilience, and commitment to our company every day. Their experiences and values enrich our teams and make a difference in the work we do together. To honor their service, we're sharing spotlights of a few incredible veteran associates who continue to serve our communities in new ways. From leadership in our stores to innovative problem-solving, each of them brings a unique perspective and dedication that inspires us all. Thank you to all veterans for your service and sacrifices. Today, we honor you and are grateful for the strength, courage, and skills you bring to our team. #VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #VeteranAssociates #LifeAtStopandShop

We’ve been hard at work bringing fresh new looks and improved shopping experiences to our stores! As part of our ongoing commitment to better serve our customers, we’ve recently completed remodels in: 📍 Dorchester, Massachusetts 📍 Richmond, Rhode Island 📍 Branford, Connecticut 📍 Killingly, Connecticut A huge thank you to our dedicated associates for their hard work in bringing these remodels to life and delivering a great shopping experience every day. We’re proud to serve these communities and look forward to continuing to grow as your trusted local grocer!

We are proud to #feeditforward in New York where we presented a check for $100,000 to QARI in support of the expansion of their fresh food access program across five public schools located in Queens. This expansion is focused on helping families gain more access to fresh, healthy, and culturally responsive food. Stop & Shop’s donation will help fund QARI’s newly launched EV mobile food delivery van, the purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables, and a full-time delivery ambassador who will teach families about community outreach programs and onsite SNAP services. QARI currently holds weekly distributions where they donate over 100 bags of fresh fruits and vegetables to students and families at five current Stop & Shop School Food Pantries across Queens. 

We’re #FeedingItForward in New York where we teamed up with Kellanova to donate $30,000 to support the Copiague School District’s in-school food pantry. The Eagles Nest Food Pantry at Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School meets the needs of the 4,600 students across the six schools in the Copiague School District. In addition to the monetary donation, Kellanova donated Nutri-Grain Bars as part of its Better Days Promise to the monthly food distribution held at the school that serves over 250 students and their families. Stop & Shop associates and Kellanova representatives, including Snap, Crackle, and Pop volunteered at the distribution by unloading and giving out healthy food to students and their families! 

Happy Halloween! We got into the spooky spirit by joining the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket for their Halloween Party! Stop & Shop donated candy, snacks, and water to create 500 goodie bags. We also donated 150 pumpkins that were painted by volunteers and offered to kids in attendance. Our associates also enjoyed decking out a room in the club with festive decorations and cut-out standups for photo ops. We also had strolling characters including Bluey, Olaf, and a pirate who doubled as a balloon artist! We absolutely loved bringing some Halloween magic to the kids at the club! 🎃    

Tomorrow marks the beginning of Diwali. Wishing our associates and customers who celebrate a very happy, prosperous, and joyful Diwali!