{"id":995906,"date":"2026-08-17T08:12:31","date_gmt":"2026-08-17T12:12:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/grocery-outlet-raises-more-than-4-million-for-local-food-banks-through-sixteenth-annual-independence-from-hunger-campaign\/"},"modified":"2026-08-17T08:12:31","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T12:12:31","slug":"grocery-outlet-raises-more-than-4-million-for-local-food-banks-through-sixteenth-annual-independence-from-hunger-campaign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/grocery-outlet-raises-more-than-4-million-for-local-food-banks-through-sixteenth-annual-independence-from-hunger-campaign\/","title":{"rendered":"Grocery Outlet Raises More Than $4 Million for Local Food Banks Through Sixteenth Annual Independence from Hunger\u00ae Campaign"},"content":{"rendered":"
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EMERYVILLE, Calif., Aug. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: GO) (“Grocery Outlet” or the “Company”) today announced the completion of its 16th<\/sup> annual Independence from Hunger\u00ae<\/sup> Food Drive, which successfully raised over $4 million to support local food banks.<\/p>\n

From June 24 to July 31, all locally owned and operated Grocery Outlet stores received donations through in-store contributions nationwide. Stores also collected pre-assembled grocery bags that were allocated to local food banks.<\/p>\n

This year, Grocery Outlet expanded the reach of IFH through a new partnership with Feeding America\u00ae<\/sup>, allowing customers to donate online to support hunger relief efforts on a national scale. Online donations supported the Alameda County, L.A. Regional, Oregon and Central Pennsylvania food banks, while in-store donations were distributed to donation partners of each local store\u2019s choice.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe true power of Independence from Hunger has always been communities helping communities,\u201d said Jason Potter, President and CEO of Grocery Outlet. \u201cRaising more than $4 million is an extraordinary achievement, but what inspires me most is the shared mission behind it. Together with our independent operators, customers, supplier partners and employees, we are helping ensure more families have access to the meals and support they need.\u201d<\/p>\n

To further amplify awareness and engagement, Grocery Outlet debuted a first of its kind, four-day national livestream event during the IFH campaign. The livestream featured real-time donation challenges, giveaways, local store spotlights, and personal stories from Independent Operators across the country, highlighting the grassroots impact of the campaign in communities nationwide.<\/p>\n

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service, nearly 48 million people, including 14.1 million children, faced hunger in 2024 (1 in 7 individuals, 1 in 5 children).<\/p>\n

Since the launch of Independence from Hunger in 2011, Grocery Outlet and its Independent Operators have helped raise more than $34 million to support local food agencies across the country.<\/p>\n

Customers were able to support the campaign in numerous ways by:<\/p>\n