SpartanNash Foundation Achieves Record-Breaking Fundraiser for Local Food Pantries

SpartanNash Foundation achieved record-breaking donations of $565,000 during its eighth annual in-store fundraiser supporting food pantries across the Midwest.

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SpartanNash Foundation achieved record-breaking donations of $565,000 during its eighth annual in-store fundraiser supporting food pantries across the Midwest. The campaign, running from Oct. 25 to Nov. 27, collected nearly $480,000 from store guests and Associates at SpartanNash-operated retail stores, with the Foundation adding $85,000 for pantries near distribution centers.

The total donation will provide approximately 204,000 meals for families across nine Midwest states. Store guests contributed through both in-store and online checkout donations. Since 2015, the Foundation's annual fundraisers have raised over $2.89 million, providing more than one million meals for communities served by SpartanNash.

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Community members teamed with SpartanNash Foundation to donate $565,000—or about 204,000 meals—this holiday season

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Dec. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Food solutions company SpartanNash^® (the "Company") (Nasdaq: SPTN) and the SpartanNash Foundation^® achieved a record-breaking donation following their eighth annual in-store fundraiser supporting food pantries across the Midwest.

The fundraiser, which ran from Oct. 25 to Nov. 27, raised nearly $480,000 through generous donations from store guests and Associates at participating SpartanNash-operated retail stores, including Family Fare^®, Martin's Super Markets, D&W^® Fresh Market and fuel centers. The SpartanNash Foundation pledged an additional $85,000 to food pantries located near SpartanNash distribution centers, bringing the total donation to $565,000. This donation equates to an estimated 204,000 meals for families across the Midwest this holiday season.

"We are inspired by the generosity and support shown by our store guests and Associates," said SpartanNash Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer Adrienne Chance. "The holiday season often reminds us of the challenges many in our community face, especially when it comes to putting meals on the table. We are proud to help address food insecurity in this season and throughout the entire year with our community partners."

Store guests had the opportunity to contribute various dollar amounts while checking out, both in-store and online. Donations will directly benefit food pantries in Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

"We're incredibly grateful for the SpartanNash Foundation and their support for our work here in West Michigan. Their fundraiser not only provides key funding to sustain our food access efforts that support over 10,000 financially struggling neighbors each year, but also helps broaden our community of support by sharing about our programs," said Scott Rumpsa, Chief Executive Officer of Community Action House. "Over the years, our local SpartanNash retailers have been incredible partners, working together to find new creative ways to help us build a stronger, healthier community – redirecting distressed product to get good food to families who need it most and financially supporting our efforts to further ensure that all of our neighbors have what they need to thrive."

Since 2015, the SpartanNash Foundation's annual in-store fundraisers have raised more than $2.89 million to support food pantry partners, providing the equivalent of over one million meals for people in the communities SpartanNash serves.

To learn more about the SpartanNash Foundation, please visit spartannash.com/foundation.

About SpartanNash
SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. Committed to fostering a People First culture, the SpartanNash family of Associates is 20,000 strong. SpartanNash operates two complementary business segments – food wholesale and grocery retail. Its global supply chain network serves wholesale customers that include independent and chain grocers, national retail brands, e-commerce platforms, and U.S. military commissaries and exchanges. The Company distributes products for every aisle in the grocery store, from fresh produce to household goods to its OwnBrands, which include the Our Family^® portfolio of products. On the retail side, SpartanNash operates nearly 200 brick-and-mortar grocery stores, primarily under the banners of Family Fare, Martin's Super Markets and D&W Fresh Market, in addition to dozens of pharmacies and fuel centers. Leveraging insights and solutions across its segments, SpartanNash offers a full suite of support services for independent grocers. For more information, visit spartannash.com.

CONTACT:
Adrienne Chance
SVP & Chief Communications Officer
SpartanNash
press@spartannash.com 

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How much did SpartanNash Foundation's 2024 holiday fundraiser raise for food pantries?

The 2024 holiday fundraiser raised a total of $565,000, comprising $480,000 from store donations and an additional $85,000 pledge from the SpartanNash Foundation.

How many meals will SPTN's 2024 holiday fundraiser provide?

The $565,000 raised will provide approximately 204,000 meals for families across the Midwest region.

Which states will benefit from SpartanNash's 2024 food pantry fundraiser?

The fundraiser will benefit food pantries in Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

How much has SpartanNash Foundation raised for food pantries since 2015?

Since 2015, SpartanNash Foundation's annual in-store fundraisers have raised more than $2.89 million, providing over one million meals.

When did SPTN's 2024 holiday food pantry fundraiser take place?

The fundraiser ran from October 25 to November 27, 2024.