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Tops Friendly Markets Press Release
Tops Friendly Markets is proud to launch this year’s “Check Out Hunger” campaign. The initiative is taking place in all Tops stores from Sunday, Jan. 19, through Saturday, Feb. 8.
Since its inception in 2004, Tops’ annual “Check Out Hunger” has raised nearly $6.5 million for participating food banks, making a significant impact in the fight against food insecurity.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, among households with children, 17.9% (6.5 million households) experienced food insecurity in 2023. Additionally, 5.1% of all U.S. households (6.8 million households) faced exceptionally low food security, where normal eating patterns were disrupted due to limited resources. These statistics highlight a concerning trend in food insecurity across the nation.
By participating in the “Check Out Hunger” campaign, community members can help make a difference. Simply tell your cashier at Tops that you’d like to support the campaign, and you can contribute $2, $3 or $5 to help provide food for local food banks.
“Eradicating hunger and supporting our neighbors in need is central to Tops’ mission,” said Ron Ferri, president of Tops Friendly Markets. “We are proud to stand behind this effort year after year.”
The following food banks will benefit from this year’s “Check Out Hunger” campaign:
√ FeedMore WNY
√ Food Bank of Central NY
√ Foodlink of Rochester
√ Food Bank of the Southern Tier
√ Food Bank of the Hudson Valley
√ Food Bank of NW PA
√ Food Bank of Central PA
√ Food Bank of NE NY
√ Food Bank of Vermont
For more information about Tops Friendly Markets and its charitable initiatives, visit www.topsmarkets.com/Community/Living_Here_Giving_Here.
Headquartered in Williamsville, Tops Markets operates a robust network of 152 grocery stores spanning New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont, including one franchise location in Lewiston. Discover more at www.topsmarkets.com.