Check out the stats below to see the Jimmy Sumas Holiday Meal Bag 2022 results. Our teams went above and beyond to make this program a success and by doing so provided much-needed assistance to families in need this holiday season.
Thank you to all of our team members who helped spread the message and got our customers to join us in the fight against hunger. Your support is important to families right in our neighborhoods and we’re GRATEFUL for your efforts.
Village Supermarket stores all worked to fight hunger for Hunger Action Month. This year, our city stores joined the fight! ShopRite stores fundraised for Partners in Caring and Fairway and Gourmet Garage welcomed our first-ever Feeding Our City campaign. Our stores collectively raised over $250,000 to fight hunger in the communities we serve. Keep reading for some awesome stats and great photos of the store teams!
Congratulations to our Self-Check Out Winning Teams!
Partners in Caring Winners: ShopRite of Pelham Raised $3,955.00
Feeding Our City Winners: Fairway of 74th Street Raised $3,623.00
Congratulations to our top 10 Partners in Caring Hunger Fighting Cashiers!
294 ShopRite of Springfield: Julie Mornhinweg
633 ShopRite of Absecon: Tara Reed
601 ShopRite of English Creek: Terri Baldwin
245 ShopRite of Morristown: Mary-Kate Dombrowski
633 ShopRite of English Creek: Francine Bruno
273 ShopRite of Chester: Cristina Matasaru
273 ShopRite of Chester: Randy Clark
443 ShopRite of Stirling: Mei Hsieh-Li
443 ShopRite of Stirling: Patricia Schieni
294 ShopRite of Springfield: Monique Janthas
Our top ten cashiers single-handedly raised $19,692.44 over the 5 weeks!
What an amazing contribution to an important cause. Great job!
Results are in! Congratulations to our 8 Village Stores who will be featured on the Cheerios box! This was a super competitive year, and it’s no easy feat to get a spot on the box. Overall, ShopRite stores raised 1.3 MILLION DOLLARS to fight hunger in the local communities we serve. Great work!
The Fill a Glass with Hope campaign has officially ended for 2022 and we reached 73.5% of our target goal! Our food bank partners will be getting over 13,942 gallons of milk, courtesy of our generous customers and your efforts. To visualize just how much milk that is, one of those large super tankers you see on the highway holds 12,000 gallons, so we filled one of those and then some!
Hats off to the the nine stores who surpassed their 2022 goals! We know this year was uniquely challenging but we know you brought the message to our customers with a smile.
1.Fairway of 74th St.
2.ShopRite of Union
3.Tribeca Gourmet Garage
4.Fairway of 86th St.
5.West Village Gourmet Garage
6.ShopRite of Garwood
7.Fairway of Pelham
8.ShopRite of Hillsborough
9.ShopRite of English Creek
Thank you for everything that you do — your actions have a bigger impact on our communities than you realize! The milk drive is a great example of how we care deeply about people, help them to eat well and be happy.
At Village, we believe that we should all be able to live and work in a society where all people have a sense of belonging. All five of our core values are intertwined with this mission: Act With Integrity, Respect For All, Care Deeply, Challenge Yourself, and Welcome To The Family. Beginning with Black History Month, and throughout the course of the year, we will continue to celebrate our differences through various religious and cultural events.
What is Black History Month?
The origins of Black History Month are rooted in the 1920s, and it came to be for two reasons: recognition and importance. The precursor to this month-long event was conceived by Carter G. Woodson, a historian and founder of The Journal of Negro History, who believed that history books and educators overlooked or even suppressed the role of black Americans. Black History Month isn’t just about celebrating the achievements and contributions of black America; it’s rooted in the idea that equality and acceptance come from mutual understanding.
Carter G. Woodson: Historian, Author, Journalist, and the father of Black History Month
It wasn’t until the 1970’s that “Black History Month” as we know it gained widespread acceptance, and Gerald Ford was the first president to recognize its importance in American culture. He called upon the public to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” Since then, each American president has issued Black History Month proclamations.
SPOTLIGHT ON BLACK PIONEERS
LOCAL EVENTS
If you’re interested in learning more or celebrating local Black History Month activities in our area, check out these great resources! There are many ways to participate and show your support.
En Village, creemos que todos deberíamos poder vivir y trabajar en una sociedad donde todas las personas tengamos un sentido de pertenencia. Nuestros cinco valores fundamentales están entrelazados con esta misión: actuar con integridad, respetar a todos, cuidarnos con atención, desafiarnos a nosotros mismos y sentirnos como en familia. Comenzando con el Mes de la Historia Afroamericana y durante el transcurso del año, continuaremos celebrando nuestras diferencias a través de varios eventos religiosos y culturales.
¿Qué es el Mes de la Historia Negra?
Los orígenes del Mes de la Historia Afroamericana tienen sus raíces en la década de 1920 y surgieron por dos razones: reconocimiento e importancia. El precursor de este evento de un mes fue Carter G. Woodson, un historiador y fundador de The Journal of Negro History, quien creía que los libros de historia y los educadores pasaron por alto o incluso suprimieron el papel de los estadounidenses negros. El Mes de la Historia Afroamericana no se trata solo de celebrar los logros y contribuciones de la América negra; tiene sus raíces en la idea de que la igualdad y la aceptación provienen del entendimiento mutuo.
Carter G. Woodson: historiador, autor, periodista y padre del Mes de la Historia Negra
No fue hasta la década de 1970 que el “Mes de la Historia Negra”, tal y como lo conocemos, obtuvo una amplia aceptación, y Gerald Ford fue el primer presidente que reconoció su importancia en la cultura estadounidense. Fue un momento fundamental y, desde entonces, todos los presidentes estadounidenses han proclamado el Mes de la Historia Negra. El presidente Ford hizo un llamamiento al público para “aprovechar la oportunidad de honrar los logros, demasiado a menudo olvidados, de los estadounidenses de raza negra en todos los ámbitos de actuación a lo largo de nuestra historia”.
LOS PIONEROS NEGROS EN EL PUNTO DE MIRA
EVENTOS LOCALES
Si está interesado en saber más o en celebrar las actividades locales del Mes de la Historia Negra en nuestra zona, consulte estos magníficos recursos. Hay muchas maneras de participar y mostrar tu apoyo.