Photo: Grocery Outlet / Courtesy
By: Special for Real America News
Saturday, November 16
Latinos most at risk of food insecurity
The discount price chain store Grocery Outlet Bargain Market launches its Eleventh Annual Food Drive Independence from Hunger ® (IFH) to combat food insecurity.
Until 31 July, the 400 Grocery Outlet locations will collect cash donations and bags prepared with non-perishable foods at stores to share directly to agencies food stores.
In addition, the store is collecting donations on its website, www.GroceryOutlet.com/Donate.
According to the report Household Food Security 2019, of the United States Secretary of Agriculture (USDA), 13 millions of households have limited access to food sources and face food insecurity
In the Latino community, the organization, Feeding America , reported that even before the coronavirus pandemic, Latinos were nearly twice as likely to face food insecurity as non-Hispanic whites.
In addition, during the pandemic, Latino workers were more likely to have been employed in the leisure and hospitality industries, which have been devastated by the coronavirus pandemic.
Due to such a situation, Grocery Outlet stores are supporting the regional food banks and other non-profit organizations to reach Latino families who need it most.
- Donate $ 5, get $ 5. Donate $ 5 or more in a single transaction in store or online and you will receive a coupon for $ 5 off a future purchase of $ 25 or more.
- Buy one ready bag containing a variety of groceries selected by the a local food department and then deliver it to the collection area located at the entrance of the store.
- Donate in store at the checkout. Donations will go directly to the local food agency that that store supports. Donate $ 1, $ 5 or round the total of your payment.
“At Grocery Outlet, our main goal is to offer value and give back to our local communities. Every year, our success in doing so through IFH has grown thanks to the commitment of our employees, store operators, charities and customers, ”stated Eric Lindberg, CEO of Grocery Outlet, Inc.
“In the year of the celebration of our anniversary, we are excited to continue growing as an organization, as well as expanding the awareness and success of the campaign Independence from Hunger “, he added.
During 75 years, Grocery Outlet has been committed to giving back to local community organizations and the Independence from Hunger campaign is a an integral part of your commitment. Since its launch in of $ 13 million in all the country.
How to help
Community members can make a difference by visiting your local Grocery Outlet and easily participating in one of the following ways:
Donate online by visiting com / Donate .