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Big Y in the News

Big Y Foods, Inc. is one of the largest independently owned supermarket chains in New England. Big Y operates 94 locations throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut including 75 supermarkets, Table & Vine Fine Wines and Liquors, Big Y Express Fresh Market and 17 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 both Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and for Women. 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.

Join Big Y in Providing Meals to Those in Need This Holiday Season

SPRINGFIELD, MA [Novemeber 21, 2024] – In this season of giving food to those in need, 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, day care centers and many others through 2100-member agencies that they assist every day. Their goal is to maximize access to nutritious food and other resources to help ensure food security for those at risk of hunger. These four food banks are The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, Worcester County Food Bank, Greater Boston Food Bank and Connecticut Foodshare.

For a $5 donation, customers can support Sack Hunger from any register at Big Y’s supermarkets, Table & Vine Fine Wines and Liquors or online at https://www.bigy.com/community/sackhunger from now through December 11th. Every $5 donation brings 10 meals to those in need.

Additionally, Big Y has added even more ways to boost this year’s efforts. They will donate a portion of the proceeds from Produce and Floral department purchases from November 14th- November 20th. Big Y has pledged a portion of every private label brand that they sell throughout the store from November 29th-December 4th. These private label brands include Food Club, Crav’n Flavor, Culinary Tours, Full Circle Market, Basket & Bushel, Wide Awake Coffee, Sweet P’s Bake Shop, Cape Covelle Seafood Market, Simply Done, Paws, Pure Harmony, Tippy Toes and Top Care. From December 5th- December 11th, Big Y will also donate a portion of the proceeds from the Meat Department.

“Food insecurity continues to be a never-ending challenge in our neighborhoods,” says Michael P. D’Amour, Big Y’s President and CEO. “Big Y’s Sack Hunger program allows us the opportunity to give back and assist the local food banks in spreading joy and support for many people. Together, we can help our communities thrive and make this holiday season brighter for everyone. We are always impressed and appreciative for the generous donations from our customers and employees because of their passion to help people in need within our communities.”

Over the past 13 years, Big Y’s Sack Hunger program has donated millions of meals to those facing various hardships. Each Big Y location contributes to local food banks up to six days a week throughout the year, providing donations of meat, fresh produce, bakery, grocery, frozen foods, and dairy products.