SpartanNash Hosts Mass Volunteer Event, Packing 500,000 Meals for Families in Crisis
SpartanNash Hosts Mass Volunteer Event, Packing 500,000 Meals for Families in Crisis |
| [17-April-2025] |
Company celebrates its signature Helping Hands Day in support of nonprofit partner Convoy of Hope with $1.7 million in product donations and a $100,000 check to aid disaster relief efforts GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Food solutions company SpartanNash® (the "Company") (Nasdaq: SPTN) advanced its commitment to disaster relief by mobilizing 850 volunteers for its annual Helping Hands Day. This year, the company packed 500,000 meals and 5,000 hygiene kits, an estimated retail value of $1.7 million, to help communities in crisis. Each box packed will feed a family of four for one week and will be distributed by nonprofit partner Convoy of Hope® to disaster-affected areas across the U.S. In addition, Convoy of Hope was presented with a check for $100,000 from the SpartanNash Foundation. "As a People First company, it's not just about food – it's about giving people hope when they need it most. Our mission is simple: to deliver the ingredients for a better life – and that means showing up when people need us most," said SpartanNash CEO Tony Sarsam. "In a world where crises and natural disasters are growing more frequent, we're proud to ramp up our efforts and partner with our suppliers and Convoy of Hope to bring these meals to those who need them across the country." Associates from SpartanNash; supplier partners from W.K. Kellogg Foundation®, Hormel®, Country Fresh® Dairy, Del Monte Foods™, Kellanova™, Quaker® and more; student volunteers from Calvin University; and nonprofit partners Convoy of Hope, Operation Homefront® and Folds of Honor® all packed 15 18-wheelers of food. Donations were collected by supplier partners including: Seneca® Foods – Green Giant® Vegetables Helping Hands Day meal boxes also included Our Family® Canned Chicken, Canned Pasta, Soup and Peanut Butter. In 2024, Convoy of Hope responded to 53 disasters in the U.S. The team was on the frontlines serving over 700,000 people by distributing over 14 million pounds of food in 328 communities. Last year, SpartanNash's contribution helped families affected by Hurricanes Beryl and Helene, as well as communities in the Carolinas during Thanksgiving. "SpartanNash's unwavering commitment and partnership in disaster relief has been so valuable for us," said Convoy of Hope Vice President, Public Engagement Ethan Forhetz. "Their support ensures that when disaster strikes, we can respond immediately, bringing hope, comfort and essential supplies to families in crisis." For more information or to donate to Convoy of Hope, visit convoyofhope.org. About SpartanNash Any Company Names or Brand Names mentioned above are the Trademarks of their respective owners. All rights with respect to those Trademarks are reserved by their respective holders. CONTACT:
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