Grocery Outlet Announces Fifteenth Annual Independence from Hunger® Campaign

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Grocery Outlet (NASDAQ: GO) has launched its 15th annual Independence from Hunger® (IFH) Food Drive campaign to combat food insecurity. Running from June 25 to July 31, the campaign will collect donations across 540+ locations to benefit local food agencies. Since its inception in 2011, the campaign has collected over $25 million in cash and food donations.

The initiative addresses critical needs, as 13.5% of U.S. households face food insecurity, with 22 million children experiencing summer hunger. Customers can participate through multiple channels, including a "Give $5, get $5" promotion, purchasing pre-made grocery bags, making monetary donations at registers, or contributing online through GroceryOutlet.com/Donate.

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• Campaign has raised over $25 million since 2011
• Presence in 540+ locations nationwide showing strong retail footprint
• Customer incentive program with $5 coupon for donations may drive participation

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Since its Launch in 2011, Campaign has Collected More than $25 Million in Cash and Food Donations

EMERYVILLE, Calif., June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: GO) ("Grocery Outlet") today announced the launch of its 15th consecutive Independence from Hunger® (IFH) Food Drive to combat food insecurity. From June 25 to July 31, the campaign will collect in-store and online donations as well as pre-made bags of nonperishable foods at Grocery Outlet’s 540+ locations across the country. Donations benefit local food agencies chosen by Grocery Outlet’s independent operators (IOs).

“We’re thrilled to announce our fifteenth annual Independence from Hunger campaign,” said Jason Potter, Grocery Outlet Chief Executive Officer. “We look forward to continuing Grocery Outlet’s storied tradition of giving back to the local communities in which we operate, working towards our goal of being one of the country's most-loved brands, and building trust, consistency and excitement among our stakeholders.”

According to the USDA’s most recent food security survey 13.5%, or 18 million, U.S. households face food insecurity, and more than 6 million of those households have children. Summer months present additional challenges. Without nutrition coming from schools, Move for Hunger estimates that 22 million children experience summer hunger every year.

For nearly 80 years, Grocery Outlet has been committed to giving back to local community organizations and Independence from Hunger is an integral part of that commitment. Since its launch in 2011, the IFH campaign efforts have collected more than $25 million nationwide.

Customers can make a difference by participating in one of these easy steps:

• Give $5, get $5. Donate $5 or more in a single transaction in-store or online and you will receive a coupon for $5 off a future purchase of $25 or more.
• Purchase a pre-made bag that is complete with an assortment of groceries selected by the local food agency and then place it in a collection bin at the front of the store.
• Make a monetary donation in-store at the register. Donations will benefit that store’s local food agency partner.
• Donate online by visiting GroceryOutlet.com/Donate. Online donations support the San Francisco Bay Area community through Grocery Outlet’s partnership with Alameda County Community Food Bank.

About Grocery Outlet
Based in Emeryville, California, Grocery Outlet is a high-growth, extreme value retailer of quality, name-brand consumables and fresh products sold primarily through a network of independently operated stores. Grocery Outlet and its subsidiaries have more than 540 stores in California, Washington, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Idaho, Maryland, Nevada, North Carolina, New Jersey, Georgia, Ohio, Alabama, Delaware, Kentucky and Virginia.

INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACTS:
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FAQ

When is Grocery Outlet's Independence from Hunger campaign 2025?

The campaign runs from June 25 to July 31, 2025 across all Grocery Outlet locations.

How much has Grocery Outlet's Independence from Hunger campaign raised since 2011?

The campaign has collected more than $25 million in cash and food donations since its launch in 2011.

How can customers participate in Grocery Outlet's 2025 food drive?

Customers can participate by: 1) Donating $5+ to receive a $5 coupon, 2) Purchasing pre-made grocery bags, 3) Making monetary donations at registers, or 4) Donating online at GroceryOutlet.com/Donate.

How many Grocery Outlet locations are participating in the 2025 Independence from Hunger campaign?

The campaign is running across 540+ Grocery Outlet locations throughout the country.

What is the impact of food insecurity according to Grocery Outlet's 2025 campaign?

According to the USDA, 13.5% (18 million) U.S. households face food insecurity, including over 6 million households with children. Additionally, 22 million children experience summer hunger.