Food 4 Less/Foods Co. – the leading affordable grocery retailer – gathered with associates, customers, and community partners for an ‘80s-themed anniversary celebration nodding to its 35 years of service to the communities it calls home.
Commemorating over three decades, the event saw the grocery retailer present a donation to Los Angeles Southwest Community College to support its food pantry and hunger relief efforts, underscoring Food 4 Less/Food Co.’s commitment to its Zero Hunger | Zero Waste strategy that saw 22.7 million meals donated and 81% of waste reused, recycled, or composted in 2022 with its partner company, Ralphs Grocery Company.
Nichelle Henderson, first vice president of Los Angeles Community College District, said, “We are on a mission to enhance educational opportunities throughout our college district. While we wish there were no need for hunger relief or food pantry programs for our students, poverty is still a very real issue.
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“As stated by the President, Dr. Anthony Culpepper, this donation from Food 4 Less/Foods Co. is integral so that Los Angeles Southwest Community College can continue providing its Basic Needs resource program to pupils who need it most. It will make a huge impact on their quality of life.”
The 35-year anniversary event also honored the commitment of four associates who have been part of the company’s legacy since day one of the first store opening in San Bernardino, California, in 1988. The honorees were District Leader John Snavely, Barstow Receiving Clerk Ismael Aguilar, Colton Cashier Alhelo Flores, and Riverside Assistant Store Leader Michele Thompson.
Today, the grocery employs 9,000 associates serving customers in 121 supermarkets across California and in the greater Chicago area.
“Since 1988, Food 4 Less has been a pillar of our communities, providing affordable, high-quality groceries to our valued customers. We are grateful we are able to savor this milestone by celebrating with our committed long-standing associates, customers and partners,” said Bryan Kaltenbach, president of Food 4 Less/Foods Co.
“As we look ahead, our commitment to delivering exceptional value and service remains stronger than ever. Thank you for being a part of our journey, and here’s to many more years of serving your families with love and care.”
Food 4 Less/Foods Co. works closely with regional food banks to connect its neighbors with the food they need to thrive, which is part of its mission to Feed the Human Spirit™. In 2022 alone, Food 4 Less/Foods Co. along with its partner company, Ralphs, donated 22.7 million meals. Through a combination of strategically directed funding and donations of surplus food from its stores, the retailer is taking important steps to support those working on the front lines of the fight against hunger.
Food 4 Less/Foods Co.’s has invested $542 million investment in enhancing the customer shopper experience since 2018, and in addition to world-class training and professional development, offers an unmatched benefit for part-time and full-time associates interested in furthering their education. Associates can take advantage of up to $21,000 in reimbursement during their careers with Food 4 Less/Foods Co. for an educational pursuit of their choosing, from a GED to a Ph.D.
