Today, February 22, marks the third year of National Supermarket Employee Day, established by the FMI-the Food Industry Association (FMI) in recognition of the invaluable work performed each day by the nearly three million workers in the more than 40,000 grocery stores in the United States.
Across the country, independent grocers and supermarket chains are honoring their employees with social media posts, donations, and other benefits.
Here are some of the messages submitted by grocers honoring their employees:
Meg Ham, President at Food Lion
Food Lion’s 82,000 associates are the reason why we celebrate Supermarket Associate Day on February 22. They bring our brand, strategy, and culture to life by delivering fresh food at affordable prices. We know customers can buy groceries anywhere and that the care shown to customers matters.
Every day across our 10-state footprint, our associates share a smile, walk customers to an item, or escort them to their car under a ‘Count on me’ umbrella during inclement weather.
To honor our associates on Supermarket Associate Day, Food Lion Feeds donated 350,000 meals to Feeding America. A total of 1 million meals have been contributed on our associates’ behalf since 2021 to show appreciation for the countless caring ways they help customers nourish their families. These donations help Feeding America provide food to neighbors in need so no one has to choose between dinner and rent or gas and groceries.
I’m grateful to each and every one of our 82,000 associates who create a place of belonging for our customers. Thank you for all you do for Food Lion!
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Compare Foods Charlotte
Happy Supermarket Employee Appreciation Day to our incredible team across our nine locations in Charlotte and Concord!
A huge thank you to each and every one of you – from the welcoming smiles that greet our customers, our stocking champions keeping shelves filled, and our checkout heroes making every transaction smooth. You’re the real stars that make our grocery world shine!
Econo Supermarkets, Puerto Rico
Today, Supermarket Employee Day, we highlight and thank everyone who is part of Econo Supermarkets for their work.
Thank you to each of you for your service and for helping feed all of Puerto Rico.
Dan Funk, President and CEO at Associated Wholesale Grocers
Today, we recognize and celebrate all our member-owners, their teammates, and our AWG heroes who work tirelessly each day to help feed America.
Supermarkets are the backbone of Main Street, and our teams work hard to build stronger communities, collaborate for a stronger supply chain, and deliver positive consumer experiences in our member stores.
We extend our gratitude and thanks to our members, their supermarket teams, and our heroes at AWG for all that they do each day to make a difference.
SEG Celebrates Supermarket Employee Day Everyday
At Southeastern Grocers (SEG), the parent company and home of Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, Supermarket Employee Day (February 22) is not just one day of the year; it’s every day.
As a special thank you to the grocer’s associates on Supermarket Employee Day, all SEG associates will receive a 20% back rewards offer on grocery purchases, and all Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie stores will host celebrations to recognize and celebrate their fellow supermarket superheroes.
Albertsons Companies
Today, we celebrate Supermarket Employee Day, a time to recognize and appreciate the dedicated individuals who keep our communities well-fed and our lives enriched.
From our stores to our DCs to our manufacturing plants, each one plays a vital role in delivering the joys of food and inspiring well-being in the communities we serve. Thank you for all that you do!
State of Missouri Proclamation
Governor Mike Parson has declared today, February 22, 2024, as Supermarket Employee Day in Missouri, acknowledging the invaluable contributions of these essential workers to the state’s communities.
This proclamation honors the dedication and hard work of supermarket employees who tirelessly serve the public, ensuring access to essential goods and services, particularly during challenging times.
Their commitment to maintaining the integrity of the food supply chain and providing exceptional customer service deserves recognition and appreciation from all Missourians.