BJ’s Wholesale Club Celebrates 40th Anniversary with $1 Million Giving Program

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In celebration of its 40th anniversary, BJ's Wholesale Club (NYSE: BJ) has launched the 'Give 40 for 40' program, which will distribute $1 million in grants to local charities. The initiative empowers BJ's 34,000 team members to nominate charities focused on hunger relief, education, and health and wellness. Each selected charity may receive up to $50,000. This program is part of BJ's ongoing commitment to community support and making a positive impact in the areas where its employees live and work. The grants will be awarded by BJ's Charitable Foundation, which has already contributed over $37 million to nonprofit organizations and schools. CEO Bob Eddy emphasized the company's dedication to helping families and communities, reinforcing BJ’s legacy of community involvement. Organizations chosen for the grants will be notified later this year.

Give 40 for 40 program lets BJ’s team members direct local giving

MARLBOROUGH, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- In celebration of its 40th anniversary, BJ’s Wholesale Club (NYSE: BJ) today announced Give 40 for 40, which will award a total of $1 million in grants to local charities. BJ’s team members will nominate the organizations, and grants will be awarded by the BJ’s Charitable Foundation.

BJ’s Wholesale Club invited its 34,000 team members to recommend charities they care most about, in areas of hunger relief, education and health and wellness. Selected charities will receive grants of up to $50,000, supporting BJ’s purpose of “taking care of the families who depend on us.”

“For 40 years, BJ’s Wholesale Club has been committed to taking care of families in the communities where we live and work,” said Bob Eddy, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, BJ’s Wholesale Club. “Our $1 million giving program supports the charities our team members are deeply connected to, continuing our proud legacy of making a positive difference in our communities.”

Team members have nominated an incredible range of charities that have helped families and communities through difficult times. Organizations selected for Give 40 for 40 grants will be notified later this year.

BJ’s Wholesale Club is proudly committed to helping families meet essential needs. BJ’s Charitable Foundation has awarded more than $37 million to nonprofit organizations and schools. BJ’s team members are empowered to make a positive impact in the communities they serve through volunteerism and fundraising.

About BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings

BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BJ) is a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs focused on delivering significant value to its members and serving a shared purpose: “We take care of the families who depend on us.” The company provides a wide assortment of fresh foods, produce, a full-service deli, fresh bakery, household essentials and gas. In addition, BJ’s offers the latest technology, home decor, small appliances, apparel, seasonal items and more to deliver unbeatable value to smart-saving families. Headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts, the company pioneered the warehouse club model in New England in 1984 and operates 244 clubs and 177 BJ's Gas® locations in 20 states. For more information, please visit us at www.BJs.com or on Facebook or Instagram.

About BJ’s Charitable Foundation

Established in 2004 by BJ’s Wholesale Club, the BJ’s Charitable Foundation provides essential needs to families in the local communities BJ’s members and team members live and work. Through local and national non-profit partnerships, the Foundation focuses its giving efforts on three main pillars: hunger relief, education and health and wellness.

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Kirk Saville

Head of Corporate Communications

BJ’s Wholesale Club

ksaville@bjs.com

774-512-5597

Briana Keene

Sr. Manager, External Communications

BJ’s Wholesale Club

bkeene@bjs.com

774-512-6802

Source: BJ’s Wholesale Club

FAQ

What is BJ's Wholesale Club's 'Give 40 for 40' program?

BJ's Wholesale Club's 'Give 40 for 40' program is a $1 million grant initiative celebrating the company's 40th anniversary. It allows team members to nominate local charities focused on hunger relief, education, and health and wellness.

How much money will be awarded in BJ's 'Give 40 for 40' program?

A total of $1 million will be awarded through BJ's 'Give 40 for 40' program, with individual charities receiving up to $50,000 each.

When will charities selected for BJ's 'Give 40 for 40' grants be notified?

Charities selected for BJ's 'Give 40 for 40' grants will be notified later this year.

Who nominates the charities for BJ's 'Give 40 for 40' program?

BJ's 34,000 team members nominate the charities for the 'Give 40 for 40' program.

What areas do the charities need to focus on to be eligible for BJ's 'Give 40 for 40' grants?

Eligible charities for BJ's 'Give 40 for 40' grants must focus on hunger relief, education, or health and wellness.

How much has BJ's Charitable Foundation awarded to nonprofit organizations and schools?

BJ's Charitable Foundation has awarded more than $37 million to nonprofit organizations and schools.