SpartanNash Invests in Higher Education with Launch of Our Family® Scholarship Program

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SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) has launched the Our Family® 2023 Scholarship Program, offering twenty-five $2,000 scholarships to students who contribute positively to their communities. Applications are open from May 1 to August 31, 2023, with winners announced on November 1, 2023. Eligible candidates include students from states served by SpartanNash, who will submit short essays detailing their community engagement. This initiative aligns with SpartanNash's mission to foster community involvement and support educational endeavors. The scholarships can be applied towards various educational institutions, including universities and trade schools.

As a food solutions company, SpartanNash operates in grocery retail and wholesale, serving a diverse customer base, including military commissaries and independent grocers.

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• Launch of Our Family® 2023 Scholarship Program supports community engagement.
• Twenty-five $2,000 scholarships promote higher education among students.

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Twenty-five $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to students who are making a difference in their communities; applications accepted until Aug. 31

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Food solutions company SpartanNash (the "Company") (Nasdaq: SPTN) today announced its new Our Family^® 2023 Scholarship Program to support students who are making a positive difference in their communities. Developed in 1904, Our Family is the flagship private label brand distributed exclusively by SpartanNash, and fans of the brand who live in one of the states served by the Company are eligible to apply for a financial award for undergraduate, graduate or vocational education. 

"Rooted in the neighborhoods we serve, we are proud to recognize student leaders who are inspiring community engagement through volunteering or other acts of kindness," said SpartanNash Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Amy McClellan.  "Supporting students in their academic journey while recognizing community contributions is perfectly aligned with our mission to deliver the ingredients for a better life."

Interested applicants can apply online for one of the $2,000 scholarships between May 1 and Aug. 31, 2023. Winners will be chosen based on multiple short essays showcasing community engagement through extracurricular activities, charity work or other good deeds. All 25 recipients will be announced on Nov. 1, 2023. Scholarships may be used toward higher education, including two- and four-year universities, trade schools or secondary education programs.

"Our Family shares in our purpose-driven mission to support communities across the country in becoming better places to live, play and grow," said independent grocery store owner and Our Family retailer Jason Nilssen. "This scholarship is an amazing opportunity to uplift people who share those same values and are working hard to serve their communities in meaningful ways."

For more information about the Our Family Scholarship, including additional application criteria, please visit www.ourfamilyfoods.com/scholarships.

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 17,500 and growing. 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 145 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, Communications 
SpartanNash 
press@spartannash.com  

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FAQ

What is the Our Family® 2023 Scholarship Program by SpartanNash?

The program offers twenty-five $2,000 scholarships to students making a positive community impact.

When can students apply for the SpartanNash scholarships?

Applications are accepted from May 1 until August 31, 2023.

When will the winners of the SpartanNash scholarship be announced?

Winners will be announced on November 1, 2023.

Who is eligible for the Our Family® scholarship from SpartanNash?

Students living in states served by SpartanNash, pursuing undergraduate, graduate, or vocational education, can apply.

What should applicants submit for the SpartanNash scholarship?

Applicants must submit short essays showcasing their community engagement.