{"id":523122,"date":"2021-08-04T09:04:32","date_gmt":"2021-08-04T13:04:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/grocery-outlet-raises-over-2-8-million-for-local-food-agencies-during-2021-independence-from-hunger-campaign\/"},"modified":"2021-08-04T09:04:32","modified_gmt":"2021-08-04T13:04:32","slug":"grocery-outlet-raises-over-2-8-million-for-local-food-agencies-during-2021-independence-from-hunger-campaign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/grocery-outlet-raises-over-2-8-million-for-local-food-agencies-during-2021-independence-from-hunger-campaign\/","title":{"rendered":"Grocery Outlet Raises Over $2.8 Million for Local Food Agencies During 2021 \u2018Independence from Hunger\u00ae\u2019 Campaign"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Grocery Outlet Raises Over $2.8 Million for <\/b>Local Food Agencies During 2021 \u2018Independence from Hunger\u00ae\u2019 Campaign<\/b><\/p>\n

Marking its Eleventh Annual Campaign to Combat Food Insecurity, Grocery Outlet Exceed $14 Million Since 2011<\/i><\/p>\n

EMERYVILLE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)–Grocery Outlet Bargain Market<\/a>, extreme-value grocery retailer, today announced its eleventh annual Independence from Hunger\u00ae Food Drive campaign raised over $2.8 million, \u2014the equivalent of approximately 1.4 million meals\u2014for families in need. From June 23 through July 31, more than 400 Grocery Outlet stores raised funds and collected monetary donations from customers, employees and Independent Operators to give back to local food agencies to help address critical food insecurities in their communities\n<\/p>\n

\nAccording to the USDA\u2019s latest analysis of Food Insecurity in America, over 13 million U.S. households have limited access to food sources and suffer from food insecurity1<\/sup>. Agencies that combat these insecurities face the highest demand during the summer, when many families lose access to school-supported food programs. Recognizing this need, Grocery Outlet made a commitment over a decade ago with its Independence from Hunger campaign to find solutions that ensure all families have access to high-quality meals.\n<\/p>\n

\n\u201cWe are honored and excited to have raised over $2.8 million to combat food insecurity through Independence from Hunger this year, equating to 1.4 million meals for families in need,\u201d said Eric Lindberg, CEO at Grocery Outlet Inc. \u201cBy leveraging our strong local partnerships built by our Independent Operators, the campaign continues to offer support to the communities we serve.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

\nSince its launch in 2011, the Independence from Hunger campaign efforts have collected more than $14 million in total donations nationwide. Throughout the initiative, Grocery Outlet customers and employees were encouraged to contribute to the campaign through:\n<\/p>\n