1 Million Meals Donated to Food Banks from Big Y

SPRINGFIELD, MA – (January 30, 2025) Big Y’s annual Sack Hunger campaign provides funds for the four food banks within their two-state marketing area. In turn, these food banks support local soup kitchens, food pantries, senior food programs, daycare centers and many others of the 2,100-member agencies that they help every day. Their goal is to maximize access to nutritious food and other resources that support food security for those at risk of hunger.

Throughout this past holiday season, customers and employees generously supported Sack Hunger at Big Y supermarkets or Table & Vine Fine Wines and Liquors. Every $5 donation brought 10 meals to those in need of support. Additionally, Big Y added even more ways to boost their efforts with specific proceeds from Produce, Floral and Meat departments, along with a portion of every one of Big Y’s family of private label brands. Big Y’s Sack Hunger campaign started in 2010 where 740 meals were donated. With this year’s 1 million meals, the program continues to expand its efforts to support those in need.

Big Y’s Sack Hunger donation is part of their ongoing support throughout the year including almost daily donations of meat, fresh produce and bakery along with grocery, frozen food and dairy items.

The four regional food banks are The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, Worcester County Food Bank, The Greater Boston Food Bank and Connecticut Foodshare.

"Each year, our customers and employees come together to support families across Massachusetts and Connecticut impacted by food insecurity during the holiday season. We are thankful for the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those in need, and we appreciate everyone involved in spreading hope throughout our communities,” according to Michael P. D’Amour, President and CEO.