SpartanNash Foundation Launches Fundraiser to Fight Hunger in Local Communities

The company is seeking an increase $300,000 to support food pantries in nine states

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, Oct 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ – Food solutions company Spartan Nash^® (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: SPTN) has launched its eighth annual fundraising campaign this holiday season to support local food pantries throughout the Midwest. The campaign runs until November 3rd and aims to raise money $300,000with 100% of donations stay in the communities where they are collected.

Shop guests can contribute by making a donation $0.50, $1, $5 or $10 at checkout at SpartanNash-operated stores, including Quick Stop convenience stores, or online at shopfamilyfare.com. These donations go directly to food pantries Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota And Wisconsin.

“As a leading food solutions company, SpartanNash takes our responsibility to fight hunger to heart,” said SpartanNash SVP and Chief Communications Officer Adrienne Chance. “This initiative, powered by the generosity of our shoppers and associates, is about delivering the ingredients for a better life to those who need it most, when they need it most.”

In 2023, SpartanNash and its store guests rose above $300,000 to help local food pantries provide critical resources to their communities. Since its inception, the annual fundraiser has raised more than 2 million dollars. As food insecurity affects more than 13% from US Households in 2023, according to the USDAThis year’s support is more important than ever.

“Our partnership with SpartanNash is truly special – it's about building a foundation for stronger communities,” said Tamara VanderArk-Potter, vice president of philanthropy at Kids' Food Basket®. “With your support, we can provide essential food and pave a path to a better future for families in need.”

For more information about the SpartanNash Foundation, visit spartannash.com/foundation.

Kids' Food Basket is a registered trademark of Kids' Food Basket.

About SpartanNash
SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. Committed to promoting a People first Culture: The SpartanNash family of partners consists of 17,000 employees. SpartanNash operates two complementary business segments – Grocery Wholesale and Grocery Retail. Its global supply chain network serves wholesale customers, which include independent and chain grocers, national retail brands, e-commerce platforms, etc US Military commissars and stock exchanges. The company sells products for every grocery aisle, from fresh produce to home goods to its own brands, which include Our Family^® Product portfolio. In retail, SpartanNash operates 147 brick-and-mortar grocery stores, primarily under the Family Fare, Martin's Super Markets and D&W Fresh Market brands, as well as dozens of pharmacies and gas stations. Leveraging insights and solutions across its segments, SpartanNash provides a full range of support services to independent grocers. For more information, see spartanshash.com.

CONTACT:
Adrienne Chance
SVP and Chief Communications Officer
Spartan Nash
[email protected]

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