Big Y in the News
Big Y Foods, Inc. is one of the largest independently owned supermarket chains in New England. Big Y operates 84 locations throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut including 71 supermarkets, Fresh Acres Market, Table & Vine Fine Wines and Liquors and 10 Big Y Express gas and convenience locations with almost 12,000 employees. Big Y has been recognized by Forbes as a Best-in-State Employer in Massachusetts and Connecticut, as well as Employer of Choice by the Employers Association of the Northeast. Founded in 1936 by brothers Paul and Gerald D'Amour, the store was named after an intersection in Chicopee, Massachusetts where two roads converge to form a "Y".
Big Y in the News contains excerpts from press releases that have been sent to local media.
Featured News Press Release
September 16, 2021 - BIG Y Steps Up to Help Vaccinate SPS Students, Families and Staff
Springfield Public Schools (SPS) and Big Y have partnered to host a series of school-based vaccination clinics for SPS middle and high school students, their families and school staffs, with the first clinic taking place at Central High School, 1840 Roosevelt Avenue, on Wednesday, September 22nd for the duration of the school day.
Our Most Recent Releases:
- September 9, 2021 - Big Y Hiring For New Location in Clinton
- July 20, 2021 - Mobile Vaccine Clinics
- July 7, 2021 - myPicks Online Shopping Grows to 10 Sites
- June 23, 2021 - It’s More Than Food, It’s My Story
- June 16, 2021 - Big Y's Local Farmer Program Funds 81 New Infrastructure Projects
- April 22, 2021 - Ecommerce Clicks at Big Y
- April 14, 2021 - 2.4 Million Meals Donated to Food Banks from Big Y
- February 18, 2021 - Celebrates Supermarket Employee Day – February 22, 2021
- February 18, 2021 - Celebrates Supermarket Employee Day – February 22, 2021
- February 9, 2021 - Big Y donates over $90,000 to Local Breast Cancer Groups
- January 14, 2021 - 3rd Generation D’Amour Family Appointments at Big Y
- December 22, 2020 - Additional Bonus Pay for Big Y Employees
- December 3, 2020 - COVID19vaccines
- November 24, 2020 - Big Y Express Opens in Westfield, MA
- November 23, 2020 - Big Y Reminder of 2-day Rest Break for Employees
- November 18, 2020 - 1,000 Jobs Open at Big Y
- November 10, 2020 - Sack Hunger Now a Virtual Bag at Big Y
- October 20, 2020 - Big Y Opens New Market in Simsbury, CT
- October 21, 2020 - Big Y Announces Another 2-day Break for Employees
- October 20, 2020 - Big Y Opens New Market in Simsbury, CT
- October 5, 2020 - Big Y Turns Pink
- August 6, 2020 - Big Y in the News - Big Y Norwood Plans Major Renovation Investment