Wakefern Food Corp. is taking another step in helping out local communities as coronavirus continues to affect everyday life.
The corporation, which operates grocery stores ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace and Fresh Grocer, is donating $1 million to local food banks in a response to an increased need for food and essentials.
That donation will be divided among 30 food banks across the nine states that the corporation operates in, which includes New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New Hampshire.
“It’s so important for us to support the food banks that are experiencing increased need and demand during this crisis,” Joe Colalillo, chairman and CEO of Wakefern Food Corp., said in a press release. “In these uncertain times our members remain committed to supporting the communities our stores serve and will continue to help in the fight against hunger by working with our food bank partners.”
Wakefern also announced that it is donating trailers to help move hospital equipment to pop-up hospitals in the state and respiratory masks in both New Jersey and New York hospitals as personal protective equipment shortages continue.
Two weeks ago Wakefern announced a major hiring initiative in response to the increase in demand of food and supplies. One of its banner stores, ShopRite, has also been on the forefront of being transparent when employees have tested positive for COVID-19.
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