Wakefern, Brookshire among companies pledging support in their regions
Grocers are stepping up to support families in their marketing areas impacted by the ongoing federal government shutdown and the uncertainty surrounding SNAP benefits.
ShopRite and Wakefern Food Corp. are pledging $1.25 million in food and funds to food banks across its northeastern U.S. operating region. Elsewhere, Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) is donating $500,000 to food banks in the Southwest.
Wakefern’s donation will be distributed among regional food banks in the communities where Wakefern supermarket banners ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, The Fresh Grocer, Gourmet Garage, Fairway Market, Di Bruno Bros., Morton Williams and Dearborn Market operate…