SAN LUIS OBSIPO, July 15th – Local San Luis Obispo Grocery Outlet Bargain Market’s Independence from Hunger Campaign is underway and benefits the SLO Food Bank. Throughout July, shoppers can donate $5 or more at the register. The proceeds from this campaign will enable the SLO Food Bank to purchase Thanksgiving turkeys to fill the Holiday tables of those in need.
“SLO Grocery Outlet is committed to giving back to the local community and is a proud partner of the SLO Food Bank. Each July, the Independence from Hunger Campaign is a way to involve our customers and employees in raising much-needed donations. The “Give $5 and Get $5” make this a win/win campaign. When a customer or employee donates $5 they will receive a $5 coupon for future use,” says Kevin and Jenni Walker, San Luis Obispo Grocery Outlet Bargain Market Owners.
This campaign follows its success from 2020, when over $10,000 was raised through in-store donations and corporate matching funds. The SLO Food Bank used these funds to purchase and distribute 754 turkeys to food insecure families during the Thanksgiving and Holiday season. This year, the goal is to provide the same level of joy to families throughout SLO County.
When asked about the campaign, SLO Food Bank Operations Director Emily Hansen says, “The funds Grocery Outlet provides for turkey purchases make such an impact on our community during the holiday season. It is the perfect jump-start to our annual fundraiser, and provides some security, as we work to ensure our agency partners and direct distributions have enough turkeys to distribute to all families they serve. We are especially grateful each time we can place a turkey in the hands of a family in need, because we know the joy it brings. Providing food for holiday meals is not just about providing nutritious food, but making it so all families can gather and celebrate together.”
Shoppers can donate at SLO Grocery Outlet on 1314 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo, 805-594-1314. For more information, please contact Claire Levine at [email protected], or call 805-238-4664.
