Stater Bros. Charities

Stater Bros. Charities is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting critical needs in the communities where Stater Bros. Markets employees live and work. Established to strengthen local communities, the organization focuses on several key areas: hunger relief, children's well-being, education, health, help for veterans and active service members, and pet well-being.

History and Impact

Stater Bros. Charities was founded in 2008 and has since become a significant force in addressing community needs. Over the years, it has donated over $38 million to local organizations and causes. The charity operates primarily in Southern California, serving counties such as San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange, Los Angeles, San Diego, Kern, and Ventura.

Funding and Operations

The organization raises funds through various in-store campaigns and events throughout the year. These include coin canisters and donation cards available at checkstands across Stater Bros. Markets, as well as online donations. The money raised is used exclusively to support local causes, ensuring that all contributions make a direct impact in the communities served by Stater Bros. Markets.

Initiatives

One of the notable initiatives is the annual "Harvesting Hope in Our Communities" campaign. This program focuses on addressing food insecurity by raising funds to support local food banks and hunger relief programs. The campaign highlights the critical issue of hunger in Southern California, where nearly 2.3 million people face food insecurity. Donations to this campaign help provide fresh and healthy food to those in need, with even small contributions making a significant difference.

Grants

Stater Bros. Charities also offers grants to local non-profit organizations that align with its mission. These grants typically range from $500 to $2,500 and support initiatives in the areas of hunger relief, children's well-being, education, health, veterans' support, and pet well-being. To be eligible for funding, organizations must provide services within the communities served by Stater Bros. Markets and meet specific eligibility criteria.

Legacy

Stater Bros. Charities reflects the commitment of Stater Bros. Markets to being part of the community rather than just doing business in it. Through its efforts, the organization has made a lasting impact on the lives of countless individuals and families across Southern California. By investing in local causes and support systems, Stater Bros. Charities embodies a model of community-driven philanthropy.