Another Iowa Grocery Store Launches Program to Provide Food for Families

With the uncertainty surrounding the future of SNAP benefits for millions of Americans, major grocery chains have elected to provide some support. Hy-Vee made a six-figure donation to help feed local families. Similarly, another grocery store with a heavy presence in Iowa has pledged its commitment to a new initiative that looks to fight food insecurity in the communities in which they're present.

Fareway Stores, Inc. announced a new initiative that will last the entirety of November. Customers can help those in their own community through a variety of ways that Fareway has designed in order to be both convenient and cost-effective.

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Fareway Makes it Easy for Customers to Help:

Per Fareway's press release, there are three ways customers can help:

• Pre-Bagged Donations: Customers can purchase pre-bagged, wholesome, SNAP-eligible food items at any Fareway location. These bags will be distributed directly to local food banks or pantries near each store.

• Individual Item Donations: Shoppers may also choose to donate individual food items of their choice.

• Monetary Contributions: Every Fareway check stand will accept donations, with every dollar going toward purchasing wholesome food products for nearby food banks or pantries.

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Fareway is Matching All Monetary Donations:

Fareway has committed to matching all monetary contributions in value throughout the month of November too. Every dollar customers donate will go twice as far, as a result. Reynolds Cramer, CEO of Fareway Stores, Inc, issued a statement to go along with the company's press release:

At Fareway, our ‘Lead with Love’ mission is more than a motto—it’s a movement. We’re deeply grateful to our customers who join us in supporting those who need it most. Together, we can make a meaningful difference - Reynolds Cramer, CEO of Fareway Stores, Inc, per the company's press release

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This holiday is poised to be a tough one for millions of families across America. Find out more about Fareway's new November food insecurity initiative on their website.