About Independence from Hunger
- In the current state of school closures, children and their families in vulnerable and disadvantaged communities throughout the US are at risk of experiencing food insecurity, lacking the basic nutrients necessary for the development of an active, healthy life.
- In 2020, food agencies have experienced a growing need to provide food for children who were prematurely released from school due to COVID-19, resulting in lower inventories across the country.
- In order to combat food insecurity, on June 24th, Grocery Outlet will launch its 10th annual Independence from Hunger (IFH) national food drive campaign.
- The campaign will collect food and cash donation at Grocery Outlet’s 350+ stores and online. The campaign is organized to run through the end of July, and all proceeds will be distributed directly to local food agencies across the country.
- In the first 9 years, we worked with our community of customers, employees, and partners to collectively raise over $7 million in cash and food donations.
- Last year was our biggest year to date, raising over $2 million dollars.
- This year, Grocery Outlet has pledged to match up to $1M to encompass the impact of Independence from Hunger’s effort to support local food agencies across the nation.
Ways You Can Help
- Give $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.
- Go to your local Grocery Outlet store and pick up a pre-made bag that is filled with an assortment of the groceries that have been identified as needed.
- Tell your cashier you want to make a cash donation at the register. Donations will go directly to that store’s local food agency partner. Donate $1, $5, or round up your change.
- Join the events at your local store to support the Independence from Hunger food drive.
- Donate online by visiting GroceryOutlet.com/Donate.
.Here’s Why
- According to the USDA’s latest analysis of Food Insecurity in America, over 11 million households suffer limited access to food sources and suffer from food insecurity.
- Source Link: USDA, Household Food Security in the United States in 2018
- Brookings estimates, as of April 2020, households deemed food insecure was estimated between 22-38%. In comparison to previous years, the number of households lacking the resources for a stable food supply has perchance tripled, making current rates of food insecurity higher than ever before.
- Source Link: COVID-19 crisis has already left too many children hungry in America
Supporting these local foodservice agencies:
Ontario: Veteran Advocates of Ore-Ida
Boise: The Salvation Army
Caldwell: Blessings Box – Caldwell Police Department
Overland: Boise Rescue Mission Ministries
Nampa: Family Community Resource Center
