Stater Bros. is spreading cheer this holiday season by giving back to the loyal communities it serves. To brighten the holidays for those in need, Stater Bros. Charities donated over $850,000 to local non-profit organizations that benefit hunger relief and children’s well-being initiatives.
“For many, the holidays are typically a time of warm meals and wrapped toys underneath a Christmas tree. But, for far too many this is simply not the case,” said Nancy Negrette, Stater Bros. Charities chairman and president. “That’s why Stater Bros. Charities is stepping in to make someone’s holiday celebration a little brighter."
This holiday season, donations are being made to the following organizations:
Stater Bros. Charities Harvesting Hope Grant Recipients: $385,800.00
Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital: $200,000.00
Toys for Tots: $75,000.00
CHiPs for Kids: $25,000.00
Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County: $20,000.00
Feeding America Riverside & San Bernardino Counties: $20,000.00
San Diego Food Bank: $20,000.00
The Salvation Army - San Bernardino Corps: $20,000.00
FIND Food Bank: $15,000.00
Inland Empire United Way - Desert Communities Region: $15,000.00
Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County: $15,000.00
The Salvation Army - Southern California Division: $15,000.00
LA Regional Food Bank: $10,200.00
Inland Harvest: $10,000.00
Community Action Partnership of Kern County: $5,000.00
Desert Manna: $5,000.00
Total: $856,000.00
Stater Bros. Charities is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that supports critical needs in the communities where Stater Bros. employees live and work. Since 2008, Stater Bros. Charities has provided funding to countless local organizations and causes that benefit hunger relief, children’s well-being, education, health, help for our nation’s veterans and active service members. Funds are raised throughout the year from generous customers, supplier friends, and caring members of the Stater Bros. Supermarket Family. Stater Bros. Charities recently received The Press Enterprise 2018 Reader’s Choice Award for Best Nonprofit Organization.