Kroger

Kroger

At Kroger, they believe no matter who you are or how you like to shop, everyone deserves affordable, easy-to-enjoy, fresh food. This idea is embodied in their simple tagline—Fresh for Everyone™. Kroger ranks as one of the world’s largest retailers. They are nearly half a million associates across 2,800 stores in 35 states operating two dozen grocery retail brands and 34 manufacturing and 44 distribution locations, all dedicated to living their Purpose: to Feed the Human Spirit™. Together, they serve more than 11 million customers daily in their stores and online through convenient e-commerce options like pickup, ship and delivery, serving America through food inspiration and uplift.

The primary focus area of giving for Kroger is feeding the hungry. Through their Zero Hunger | Zero Waste plan, they are committed to ending hunger in the communities where they operate and eliminating waste in the company by 2025. Last year, they directed $213 million in charitable giving to help end hunger in our communities, with total charitable giving reaching $301 million. Kroger associates rescued 90 million pounds of wholesome food from it stores, food processing plants and distribution centers through the Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Food Rescue program. Hunger organizations supported by Kroger in the Middle Tennessee area include Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, The Nashville Food Project, One Gen Away, Feed America First, The Store, and many others.

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In 2015, the Kroger Nashville division alone contributed $5.8 million dollars to local charities through corporate giving, in store fundraising, employee contributions, and special events The key focus areas of giving for Kroger include feeding the hungry, breast cancer research and awareness, the military and their families, and more than 145,000 community organizations including schools. Kroger was recognized by Forbes as one of America’s most generous companies.

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