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.
Big Y donates almost $200,000 to Local Breast Cancer Groups
SPRINGFIELD, MA [January 27, 2022] –
In order to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer, all Big Y Supermarkets donated proceeds from their October initiative “Partners of Hope” to 31 local breast cancer support groups throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. This program reflects the partnership, commitment and support of breast cancer awareness and research that are so vital for many. In October, Big Y raised $195,000 which was donated to the following organizations:
CONNECTICUT
- Derby - The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital
- Hartford - Hartford Hospital - Partnership for Breast Care
- Hartford - St. Francis Foundation - Comprehensive Breast Health Center
- Madison - Infinite Strength, Inc.
- Middletown - Middlesex Hospital Breast Imaging Center of Excellence
- New Britain - CT Breast Health Initiative
- New London - Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation
- New Haven - Yale-New Haven Hospital - Breast Cancer Program
- Norwich - Backus Hospital - Backus Cancer Center
- Stafford Springs - Johnson Memorial Hospital Breast Care Center
- Torrington - Charlotte Hungerford Hospital - Pink Roses Program
- Waterbury - St. Mary’s Hospital - Breast & Oncology Center
- Westbrook - Middlesex Hospital - Cancer Care Middlesex Health Shoreline Center
- Willimantic - Windham - Hospital Foundation Breast Cancer Program
MASSACHUSETTS
- Amherst - Protect Our Breasts
- Boston - Mass General Hospital - Gillette Center for Breast Cancer
- Boston - Brigham & Women’s Hospital - Breast Oncology Program
- Boston - Susan F. Smith Center for Women’s Cancers
- Boston - Boston Medical Center - Belkin Breast Health Center
- Boston - American Cancer Society, Inc. - Northeast Region Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
- Ludlow - The Pink Way MA - HMC Breast Health Center
- Longmeadow - Survivor Journeys - Breast Cancer Program
- Northampton - Cancer Connection
- Northampton - Cooley Dickinson Hospital - Women’s Health Care
- Needham - Ellie Fund
- Pittsfield - Berkshire Medical Center - Women’s Imaging Center
- South Weymouth - South Shore Health System Foundation
- Springfield - Baystate Health Foundation Rays of Hope
- Springfield - Mercy Medical Center - Mercy Breast Care Center
- Worcester - Saint Vincent Hospital - Breast Care Clinic
- Worcester - UMass Memorial Health Care - Comprehensive Breast Center
- Worcester - Family Health Center of Worcester - Lois B. Green Breast Health Center
According to Big Y CEO, Charles D’Amour, “Despite the pandemic, breast cancer affects thousands of women and more men each year. Through our Partners of Hope campaign, we want to not only promote breast cancer awareness but also save lives through early detection and care.” Since 2007, Big Y has raised well over $2 million dollars to support local breast cancer initiatives.