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Albertsons Companies and Uber Technologies have announced a new food rescue initiative aimed at reducing food waste and fighting food insecurity. This initiative is part of the White House Challenge to End Hunger and Build Healthy Communities for 2024. Initially piloted in Washington, D.C., the program has expanded to Boston, Chicago, and Denver.
The initiative uses Uber Direct, Uber's delivery service, to transport surplus food from Albertsons Cos. stores to local non-profits and food banks. The program has already made over 100 food donation deliveries in the D.C. area, benefiting local organizations like The Father McKenna Center, House of Mercy, and Tutoring Café.
Albertsons Cos. stores involved in the expansion include Star Market in Boston, Jewel-Osco in Chicago, and Safeway in Denver. Uber's Head of Global Social Impact, Julia Paige, emphasized the importance of providing access to nutritious foods and improving lives in local communities.
Albertsons Companies' Denver Division is committed to supporting veterans through annual fundraisers benefiting non-profits like the Vail Veterans Program (VVP). The VVP provides outdoor healing and rehabilitation activities for severely wounded veterans, their families, and hospital medical staff in Vail, Colorado. Since 2015, Albertsons has donated over $250,000 to VVP, significantly aiding in the emotional and physical recovery of wounded service members and their families. Participants engage in activities such as skiing and white water rafting, contributing to their overall well-being and family reconnection.
Albertsons Companies' Jewel-Osco division celebrated Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month with an event called 'A Taste of AAPI'. The celebration featured partnerships with brands such as Kikkoman USA, Spam Brand, Truong Enterprises, Riceland Foods, and Fly by Jing. Local businesses and performers from Chicago's Chinatown, including the Chinatown Chamber, Chicago Chinese Culture, CAMO Chicago, Hawaiian Barefoot Dancers, Thai Dancers, and Lion Dancers, participated in the event. The festivities included music, song, dance, and food, offering an immersive cultural experience for shoppers.
On May 21, 2024, the Portland Division team of Albertsons Companies participated in a community event organized by Sleep in Heavenly Peace in Bend, OR. The team contributed by making beds for children in need and prepared 65 foot-long sandwiches to feed over 100 volunteers. This event is part of Albertsons Companies' ongoing commitment to community service and their Recipe for Change program.
For more details, see the original post on Instagram and visit Albertsons' website.
Albertsons Companies' Seattle Division is implementing cleaner and more efficient operations at its Distribution Center in Auburn, WA, with the help of electric switch engines funded by the US EPA and the Washington State Department of Ecology. The initiative aims to reduce emissions, noise levels, and support community health.
Albertsons Companies has won the 'People's Voice' Webby Award for the best shopping and retail app. The retailer's mobile app was recognized for its seamless omnichannel shopping experience. The app has been updated to offer a fast and easy digital shopping experience, resulting in a 4.8 rating in the app store and over 10 million active visitors per month. Albertsons Cos. has introduced various digital features like Shoppable Meal Plans and Recipes Tool, Flash 30-Minute Grocery Pickup and Delivery, and Simplified for U Loyalty Program to enhance the customer shopping experience. The company will be honored at the 28th Annual Webby Awards commemoration in New York City on May 13.
