Women’s History Month
Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories
Join us throughout the month of March in recognizing and celebrating women of all cultures that provide hope and leadership within their communities.
Meet some of our women leaders who are committed to serving their communities each and every day!
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Keyla
Meet Keyla! As an assistant floral sales manager, she works tirelessly to make her customers smile every day. When customers work with Keyla, they’ll get just what they need, all in a comfortable environment. She stays at Big Y because it feels like a second family and she loves being a role model. When other women come to Big Y, it’s Keyla who inspires them to grow within the company and reach any position they desire.
“As a woman, mother and wife I am extremely proud to be a part of the Big Y family and have the opportunity to service our customers.”
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Cici
Introducing Cici, another assistant floral sales manager. She’s been with Big Y for the last 5 years. When Cici works with customers, she ensures each custom arrangement comes from the heart. Beyond just her reach with customers, she is also a valuable asset to the Big Y family. According to Cici, Big Y truly values her knowledge and experience and knows that her opinions and ideas will be heard.
“I love serving my community! Between all of the town’s school events, dances and customers’ events, it makes me feel great to be indirectly part of their big day!”
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Kyria
Led by her sister, Kyria started working at Big Y in 2015. She’s now an assistant deli sales manager. Her recent long-time manager was a woman, and Kyria found that looking up to another strong woman in the Big Y family helped her succeed. When she thinks of what she loves most about her job, she shares about her team Norwich, CT and how great they all work together.
“Big Y values diversity. For the longest time my manager was a female and it was inspiring to work towards that same level.”
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Nikki
Nikki has been growing at Big Y for the last 8 years. She started as a head cashier and now holds a position in Employee Services where she helps with Training and Development. Regardless of her role, it’s the family atmosphere at Big Y that makes her stay. When looking at her success, she credits all the mentors she’s had that have pushed her to be her best. She continues to go above and beyond whenever possible.
“Being a woman in a leadership role has helped me build confidence, persistence and resilience.”
Big Y is Proud to Partner with Women-Led Local Businesses.
Check out a few of the women making an impact in our communities.
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Lorraine Lambiase & Sheila Flanagan
Nettle Meadow Farm and Artisan Cheese
Warrensburg, NY
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Angela Massimino
Angela's Kitchen
Cheshire, CT
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Lily Leedom
Duxbury Saltworks
Duxbury Bay, MA
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Kristin Broadley & Laurie Bowen
Centerville Pie Company
Centerville, MA
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Laurie Groezinger Cummins & Alexandra Groezinger
Groezinger Provisions
Alexian Pâtés & Specialty Meats
The History of Food is Written by Women
It’s no secret that women have been nourishing our communities for generations. Let’s recognize a few pioneers… our first-in-food women.
AMELIA SIMMONS
In 1796, Amelia Simmons of Hartford, CT, was the first American to publish a cookbook. “American Cookery” was a top seller for more than 30 years and remains a cultural phenomenon. Recently named one of the 88 books that shaped America by the Library of Congress.
JULIA CHILD
Julia Child was more than a chef, she was a six-foot two-inch force of nature. She attended Le Cordon Bleu cooking school in Paris, France, was the first woman to host a television cooking show, a Peabody & Emmy winner, author, holder of multiple honorary doctorate degrees and served during WWII with the OSS (Was she a spy? We’ll never know).
M.F.K. FISHER
Until Mary Francis Kennedy Fisher came along, food writing was totally focused on eating for nourishment and relegated to the “women’s pages” of magazines. She revolutionized the way Americans wrote about (and understood) food. In her words, “Since we must eat to live, we might as well do it with both grace and gusto.”
ALICE WATERS
Alice Waters changed the food game by changing the lexicon. Coining the terms, “slow food” and “farm-to-table,” she is a pioneer in the local movement. In 1992, she was the first woman to earn the distinction, Best Chef in America.
NINA COMPTON
This St. Lucia native has food excellence in her blood and is an extremely accomplished chef. Marquee among her achievements was her being the first black woman to win the James Beard Award in 2018 for best chef in the south.
LENNA F. COOPER
Cooper’s achievements in the world of food are many. She founded the American Dietetics Association, was the first supervising dietician for the US Army, advised the Surgeon General of the United States and was the protégé of John Harvey Kellogg. She was a forerunner in the area of vegetarianism.
Show Appreciation for the Amazing Women in Your Life with a Special International Women’s Day Floral Arrangement
A flower symbolizes how our love for someone grows. On this special day, an arrangement from your local Big Y floral department may be the perfect way to commemorate the amazing women in your life.
RED ROSE
BOUQUET
A Timeless, Classic Bouquet.
BOUQUET
ARRANGEMENT
International Women's Day Bouquet.
SMALL BALLOON
ARRANGEMENT
Small Balloon Bouquet with 18" Mylar Balloon With Six Latex Balloons.
PHALAENOPSIS ORCHID
ARRANGEMENT
Phalaenopsis Orchid Large Single and Double Stem Orchids In a 5” Ceramic Container.