Kroger of Apex Raises More Than $250 to Help Deserving Children at Customer Appreciation Day
Summary
Quotes: “Kroger is always seeking ways to give back to the communities it serves, and we are proud to contribute to children and their families who need help in preparing for the new school year with the support of our loyal shoppers,” said Sandra Jones, Apex store manager.Headquartered in Cincinnati, the company employs more than 338,000 associates who serve customers in 2,439 supermarkets and multi-department stores in 31 states under two dozen local banner names including Kroger, City Market, Dillons, Jay C, Food 4 Less, Fred Meyer, Frys, King Soopers, QFC, Ralphs and Smith’s.Proceeds from the sale funded the purchase of enough supplies to fill up to six book bags for children needing assistance as the new school year begins.The Apex store’s customer appreciation day included many other family-friendly events, including a germ-free zone teaching children the importance of washing their hands and instruction from the store’s resident Chef Alan Panzer (“Chef Al”) on how to prepare tasty after school snacks.Headquartered in Cincinnati, the company employs more than 338,000 associates who serve customers in 2,439 supermarkets and multi-department stores in 31 states under two dozen local banner names including Kroger, City Market, Dillons, Jay C, Food 4 Less, Fred Meyer, Frys, King Soopers, QFC, Ralphs and Smith’s.Kroger focuses its charitable efforts on supporting hunger relief, health and wellness initiatives, and local organizations in the communities it serves.