Price Rite Donates Food to Support the Fight Against Food Insecurity

Through a partnership with Feed the Children—one of the largest U.S.-based charities providing food, education, essentials and disaster relief to those in need nationwide and in 10 countries around the world—Price Rite Supermarkets has donated more than 320,000 pounds of food during 2016 to help support the fight against food insecurity.

Throughout the year, Price Rite stores in Revere and West Springfield, Mass.; Cheektowaga, N.Y.; Woodlawn, Md.; Manchester, N.H.; Woodbridge, Va.; Lebanon, Pa., and Hartford, Conn., partnered with Feed the Children and local charities to distribute more than 40,000 pounds of food and essentials to 800 families in need at each event. In total, 6,400 families received assistance as part of the program. More than 300 Price Rite associates also volunteered during the year, helping distribute the care packages to families during eight different events at Price Rite stores.

“We are committed to the ongoing fight against hunger within the communities we serve,” says Neil Duffy, president of Price Rite Supermarkets. “Food insecurity is a year-round issue, and through this partnership we are able to alleviate some of that pressure. Each event would not have been a success without the support of Feed the Children, our local charity partners and our dedicated store associates. We look forward to continuing our work with Feed the Children to help support families in need next year.”

Price Rite, known for fresh quality products at low everyday prices, plans to host another 10 events throughout its trading area in 2017. In addition to Price Rite’s Feed the Children events, the supermarket contributes approximately $500,000 annually to local food banks and food pantries benefiting families within the communities where Price Rite stores operate.