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SpartanNash (SPTN) has awarded its 2024 Our Family® Scholarship to 25 students, each receiving $2,500 for their outstanding community service contributions. The third annual program, setting a new record for recipients, supports undergraduate, graduate, and vocational students who demonstrate exceptional dedication to community service.

Recipients were selected based on their efforts to create better places to live, play, and grow. The scholarship funds can be applied to various forms of higher education, including universities, trade schools, and other post-secondary programs. Notable winners include students who coordinated blood drives, led international development projects, supported military families, and contributed to healthcare initiatives.

SpartanNash (SPTN) ha assegnato la sua Our Family® Scholarship 2024 a 25 studenti, ciascuno dei quali riceve $2,500 per le loro eccezionali contribuzioni al servizio della comunità. Il terzo programma annuale stabilisce un nuovo record per il numero di beneficiari e supporta studenti universitari, post-laurea e professionali che dimostrano un'impeccabile dedizione al servizio comunitario.

I beneficiari sono stati selezionati in base ai loro sforzi per creare posti migliori in cui vivere, giocare e crescere. I fondi della borsa di studio possono essere utilizzati per varie forme di istruzione superiore, comprese università, scuole professionali e altri programmi post-secondari. Tra i vincitori notevoli ci sono studenti che hanno coordinato raccolte di sangue, guidato progetti di sviluppo internazionale, supportato famiglie militari e contribuito a iniziative sanitarie.

SpartanNash (SPTN) ha otorgado su Our Family® Scholarship 2024 a 25 estudiantes, cada uno recibiendo $2,500 por sus destacadas contribuciones al servicio comunitario. El tercer programa anual establece un nuevo récord de beneficiarios y apoya a estudiantes de pregrado, posgrado y formación profesional que demuestran una dedicación excepcional al servicio comunitario.

Los beneficiarios fueron seleccionados en función de sus esfuerzos por crear lugares mejores para vivir, jugar y crecer. Los fondos de la beca pueden aplicarse a diversas formas de educación superior, incluidas universidades, escuelas técnicas y otros programas postsecundarios. Algunos de los ganadores notables incluyen estudiantes que coordinaron campañas de donación de sangre, lideraron proyectos de desarrollo internacional, apoyaron a familias militares y contribuyeron a iniciativas de atención médica.

SpartanNash (SPTN)은 2024년 Our Family® Scholarship을 25명의 학생에게 수여하였으며, 각 학생은 탁월한 지역 사회 서비스 기여로 $2,500를 받습니다. 제3회 연례 프로그램은 수혜자의 수에 대한 새로운 기록을 세우며, 지역 사회 서비스에 대한 뛰어난 헌신을 보여주는 학부, 대학원 및 직업 교육 학생들을 지원합니다.

수혜자는 더 나은 생활, 놀이, 성장 장소를 만들기 위한 노력에 따라 선택되었습니다. 장학금 자금은 대학교, 직업학교 및 기타 고등 교육 프로그램을 포함하여 다양한 형태의 고등 교육에 적용될 수 있습니다. 주목할 만한 수혜자 중에는 헌혈 운동을 조정한 학생, 국제 개발 프로젝트를 이끌었던 학생, 군 가족을 지원한 학생, 의료 이니셔티브에 기여한 학생들이 포함됩니다.

SpartanNash (SPTN) a décerné sa Our Family® Scholarship 2024 à 25 étudiants, chacun recevant 2 500 $ pour leurs contributions exceptionnelles au service communautaire. Ce troisième programme annuel établit un nouveau record de bénéficiaires, soutenant des étudiants de premier cycle, de deuxième cycle et de formation professionnelle montrant un engagement exceptionnel envers le service communautaire.

Les récipiendaires ont été sélectionnés en fonction de leurs efforts pour créer de meilleurs lieux où vivre, jouer et grandir. Les fonds de la bourse peuvent être appliqués à diverses formes d'enseignement supérieur, y compris les universités, les écoles professionnelles et d'autres programmes postsecondaires. Parmi les lauréats notables figurent des étudiants ayant coordonné des collectes de sang, mené des projets de développement international, soutenu des familles militaires et contribué à des initiatives de santé.

SpartanNash (SPTN) hat 2024 das Our Family® Scholarship an 25 Studenten vergeben, die jeweils $2,500 für ihre herausragenden Beiträge zum Gemeindedienst erhalten. Das dritte jährliche Programm erzielt einen neuen Rekord an Empfängern und unterstützt Studenten im Grundstudium, Aufbaustudium und in beruflichen Ausbildungen, die eine außergewöhnliche Hingabe an den Gemeindedienst zeigen.

Die Empfänger wurden aufgrund ihrer Bemühungen ausgewählt, bessere Orte zum Leben, Spielen und Wachsen zu schaffen. Die Stipendienmittel können für verschiedene Formen der Hochschulbildung verwendet werden, einschließlich Universitäten, Fachschulen und anderer postsekundärer Programme. Zu den bemerkenswerten Gewinnern gehören Studenten, die Blutspenden koordiniert, internationale Entwicklungsprojekte geleitet, Militärfamilien unterstützt und zu Gesundheitsinitiativen beigetragen haben.

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Third annual Our Family® Scholarship program awards 25 $2,500 scholarships to students making a difference

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Dec. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Food solutions company SpartanNash® (the "Company") (Nasdaq: SPTN) today announced the recipients of its 2024 Our Family® Scholarship. This year, the Company set a new record by awarding 25 students with $2,500 scholarships in recognition of outstanding service to their local communities.

"We are committed to helping our retail stores and independent grocer customers give back to the communities they serve by honoring standout students who have made a difference," said SpartanNash Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer Amy McClellan. "The Our Family Scholarship embodies what it means to serve, and it's a privilege to support our recipients' education so they can continue building brighter futures for themselves and their communities."

The Our Family Scholarship program honors undergraduate, graduate and vocational students who go above and beyond in serving others. Recipients were selected for their dedication to creating better places to live, play and grow. The awarded funds can be applied to any form of higher education, from two- and four-year universities to trade schools and other post-secondary education programs.

This year's winners represent diverse efforts to address challenges in their communities. The stories of just a few winners include:

  • Aspen Schroeder (Minnesota State University Moorhead): Schroeder served her community as a blood drive coordinator, volunteer for her local soup kitchen and church summer camp, and as president of the Health Occupations Students of America.
  • Clara Berry (Western Michigan University): As the Key Club International Vice President, Berry started a project to promote early childhood development in Zambia – raising more than $3,000 and organizing two statewide events with 550+ attendees combined.
  • Connie Hepler (Herzing University Online): Hepler serves on the board of OOSC, a nonprofit that supports military and retiree spouses in Omaha and serves the local community through charitable events.
  • Jessica Kent (Medical College of Wisconsin): Kent volunteers in the oncology community and as a student doctor at a clinic for uninsured patients, and serves as a patient support mentor and fundraiser for the Vasculitis Foundation.
  • Nathan Sparchu (Michigan State University): Sparchu volunteered with the St. Clair County trails, helping remove invasive species, tagging butterflies for research, checking for contaminant levels and building bat houses.

"As a SpartanNash customer, we are proud to sell Our Family products and love the fact that the brand has a program celebrating young people's accomplishments and supporting their future aspirations," said SpartanNash's customer and Our Family retailer Brett Boyd of Market House Foods. "The Our Family Scholarship program is a great example of how brands can make a meaningful difference in the communities we serve."

For more information about the Our Family Scholarship, including how to apply, please visit ourfamilyfoods.com/scholarships.

The 2025 winners and their hometowns include:

Aaron Soderholm – St. Cloud, Minn.
Anna Sas – Westerville, Ohio
Ashley Kim – Hershey, Pa.
Ashley Paul – Colorado Springs, Colo.
Aspen SchroederMoorhead, Minn.
Brianna Wood – Peoria, Ill.
Casey Fleming – Atlanta, Ga.
Chloe Waller – Brownswood, Texas
Clara Berry – Kalamazoo, Mich.
Connie Hepler – Milwaukee, Wis.
Hameedat Olaosebikan – Chicago, Ill.
Jaiah Grayson – Atlanta, Ga.
Jessica Kent – Milwaukee, Wis.
Jessica Zhuo – Cambridge, Mass.
John Amhanesi – New York, N.Y.
Josephine Nguyen – Colorado Springs, Colo.
Kennedy Wolf – South Bend, Ind.
Kinleigh Richartz – Tempe, Ariz.
Maci Ernsperger – South Bend, Ind.
Micaela Geborkoff – Houghton, Mich.
Nathan Sparschu – East Lansing, Mich.
Reem Abusamen – Urbana Champagne, Ill.
Ryan Drew – Ann Arbor, Mich.
Taylor PowellCleveland, Tenn.
Zachary Easter – Terre Haute, Ind.

About SpartanNash
SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. Committed to fostering a People First culture, the SpartanNash family of Associates is 20,000 strong. SpartanNash operates two complementary business segments – food wholesale and grocery retail. Its global supply chain network serves wholesale customers that include independent and chain grocers, national retail brands, e-commerce platforms, and U.S. military commissaries and exchanges. The Company distributes products for every aisle in the grocery store, from fresh produce to household goods to its OwnBrands, which include the Our Family® portfolio of products. On the retail side, SpartanNash operates nearly200 brick-and-mortar grocery stores, primarily under the banners of Family Fare, Martin's Super Markets and D&W Fresh Market, in addition to dozens of pharmacies and fuel centers. Leveraging insights and solutions across its segments, SpartanNash offers a full suite of support services for independent grocers. For more information, visit spartannash.com.

CONTACT:
Adrienne Chance
SVP & Chief Communications Officer
SpartanNash
press@spartannash.com 

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FAQ

How much is each SpartanNash Our Family Scholarship worth in 2024?

Each SpartanNash Our Family Scholarship is worth $2,500 per recipient in 2024.

How many students received the SpartanNash Our Family Scholarship in 2024?

SpartanNash awarded scholarships to 25 students in 2024, setting a new record for the program.

What types of education can the SPTN Our Family Scholarship be used for?

The scholarship can be applied to any form of higher education, including two- and four-year universities, trade schools, and other post-secondary education programs.

What are the criteria for winning a SpartanNash Our Family Scholarship?

Recipients are selected based on their outstanding community service and dedication to creating better places to live, play, and grow.

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