Join Us in Celebrating Black History Month
At Big Y, we are extremely proud of the growing diversity and accomplishments within the Big Y family and communities. Meet some of our colleagues who are contributing to the richness of our Big Y culture.
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Frantz
“My favorite part of my job is being able to put a smile on my customers’ faces and the employees of the store each and every day.”
Meet Frantz,
Assistant Customer Service Manager
Frantz has been with us for 3 years because he loves that we’re a family company. When he’s at his store, you’ll catch him spreading smiles to everyone from customers to coworkers. We are so grateful to have such a smiley addition to our Big Y family.
What led you to Big Y and why do you stay?
I heard Big Y was a family company, so I decide to give it a try and now 3 years later I am still here because of our great staff and members. In addition, I am able to share my ideas and feel included through our internal program, myBigY Voice.
In your important role, you help provide and ensure a quality customer experience for our customers. What does that mean to you?
Obviously in my role it is very important to provide and make sure our customers are getting a great quality experience when they come shopping at our store. It means going above and beyond, making sure the customers leave happy and with a smile and will keep them coming back again.
Meet Tiffany,
Meat Specialist
Let us introduce Tiffany. She’s glad to be with us because of how much we do for all our employees. Whether it’s in helping her learn or providing benefits, she pays it forward to her most favorite customers. Thanks Tiffany!
What led you to Big Y and why do you stay?
I’ve always heard from people I know how well Big Y treats their employees. I feel included at Big Y, I stay because of that. They have such great benefits and do so much for their employees. My coworkers are always willing to help teach and coach me to improve and learn more parts of the job. Everyone is so nice.
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Tiffany
“I love interacting with the customers. I have a few favorite customers and I love making them happy.”
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Azeezah
“There is definitely a family vibe at Big Y and it makes me feel included for sure.”
Meet Azeezah,
Produce Specialist
While Azeezah came to us because it was close by, she stays here because of the bonds she's built with her coworkers and managers. She loves the variety of work she gets to do, especially setting up displays. Thanks for being part of our Big Y team Azeezah!
What led you to Big Y and why do you stay?
I wanted to work at Big Y mostly because of the convenience and location. I stay an employee because my coworkers and managers are amazing to work with.
What is your favorite part of your job?
My favorite part of the job, besides good customer interaction, is setting up display. I also enjoy the fast pace and variety of the work.
In your important role, you help provide and ensure a quality customer experience for our customers. What does that mean to you?
As someone that loves to help people it makes my job very fulfilling.
Meet Tre,
Asst. Grocery Manager
Say hello to Tre! He’s started as a part time grocery clerk and is now an assistant manager. More than anything, he likes connecting with customers and making their day better in any way he can. We’re so glad he’s carrying on that part of our Big Y mission, thanks Tre!
What led you to Big Y and why do you stay?
I had just started college and I needed a job. The Ludlow, MA store was easy to get to for me so I applied there. I stay at Big Y because I like working here, and I like meeting new people. There is usually something different every day, and I like that. I always feel like I’m heard. I feel I can voice my opinion without any backlash.
How long have you been an employee and what positions have you held?
I have been an employee for 12 years. I was hired as a part time grocery clerk. I also worked on the front end and the deli. I was a Grocery Specialist, and my current role is Assistant Grocery Manager. I was promoted in April 2022.
In your important role, you help provide and ensure a quality customer experience for our customers. What does that mean to you?
I just really like satisfying customers, making their day better, making sure they are heard.
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Tre
“I just really like satisfying customers, making their day better, making sure they are heard.”
Community Resources
The Big Y communities have many connections to meanings and messages of Black History Month and we’re proud to promote the knowledge, culture and heritage in our area. Here are a few.
THE DEAN OF THE
CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT
A. Phillip Randolph was an advisor to presidents, an advocate for the African American labor movement and a mentor to Dr. Martin Luther King. Today, a statue of him stands in Boston’s Back Bay commuter rail station.
THE CONNECTICUT
FREEDOM TRAIL
Leaning on their dreams and following the North Star, men, women and children fled the South in droves. There are stops along the underground railroad throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts that many don’t even know exist.
SOJOURNER TRUTH MEMORIAL
In Florence, MA stands a memorial to a woman who changed the game for marginalized people everywhere, particularly women of color.
WILLIAM MONROE
TROTTER HOUSE
Newspaper man and outspoken advocate for people of color throughout the 20th century, William Monroe Trotter lived in the house on Sawyer Avenue in Dorchester, MA for most of his life.
W.E.B. DU BOIS
BOYHOOD HOMESITE
As a writer, advocate and NAACP icon, Du Bois was the first African American to graduate from Harvard. The Great Barrington, MA site of his boyhood home is a National Historic Landmark that honors him with interpretive walking tours and more.
HARRIET BEECHER
STOWE CENTER
Harriet Beecher Stowe’s international legacy began with a simple 266-page book with an immensely powerful message of social justice. Uncle Tom’s Cabin secured Harriet Beecher Stowe’s place in history. Now, her home in Hartford, CT, has become the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center—a place to preserve her messages from the past. Generations to come will learn more about her legacy in this historical space.
