Stater Bros. Markets' annual "Harvesting Hope in Our Community" campaign is now underway! Now through December, Stater Bros. customers and employees will have the opportunity to donate funds to combat food insecurity by making a donation at any check stand by donating loose change in coin canisters, adding a $5 donation card during checkout, or by scanning the QR code. Donations are also being accepted online or by texting STATER to 41444.
Ripple effects from the pandemic mean many families are facing food insecurity and hunger. According to Feed America, there are nearly 2.3 million food-insecure people in Southern California alone, and especially as we look forward to the holiday season, Stater Bros. Markets and Stater Bros. Charities are more determined than ever to join the fight against hunger.
“Stater Bros. is committed to strengthening our local communities by investing in local hunger relief organizations and programs," explains Nancy Negrette, Chairman and President, Stater Bros. Charities, in a press release. "Many families are struggling to meet basic needs, and these funds can be the difference between choosing to buy food or pay bills. If there is a time to step up and support our neighbors in need, it’s now,” added Nancy.
Funds raised will benefit regional food banks and advance hunger relief efforts at local food pantries, community kitchens, emergency shelters, etc, including Feeding America of Riverside l San Bernardino Counties and Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County.
• San Diego County Food Bank