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 70 supermarkets, Table & Vine Fine Wines and Liquors and 13 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".
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Big Y donates almost $44,000 to Local Breast Cancer Groups
SPRINGFIELD, MA – (March 2, 2023) In order to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer, all Big Y Supermarkets donated proceeds from their October initiative “Partners of Hope” to 32 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.
Connecticut
Derby - Griffin Hospital - Griffin Health
Hartford - Hartford Hospital - Partnership for Breast Care
Hartford - St. Francis Foundation - Comprehensive Breast Health Center
Madison - Infinite Strength, Inc.
Middletown - Middlesex Hospital Cancer Care - 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
Holyoke - Holyoke Medical Center - Women’s Center
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
Norwood - 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 - U Mass Memorial Health Care - Comprehensive Breast Center
According to Big Y CEO, Charles D’Amour, “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.
Big Y Foods, Inc. is one of the largest independently owned supermarket chains in New England. Big Y operates locations throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut including supermarkets, Table & Vine Fine Wines and Liquors and Big Y Express gas and convenience locations with over 10,000 employees. Big Y has been recognized by Forbes as a Best-in-State Employer in Massachusetts and Connecticut, as well as 2018 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".