ARLINGTON, Va. — FMI - The Food Industry Association, today announced the recipients of its 2026 Community Uplift Awards, recognizing food industry companies that make meaningful investments in the communities they serve through innovative programs focused on food insecurity, social impact and neighborhood health. Selected by an independent panel of judges, this year’s winners demonstrate how food retailers, manufacturers and industry partners are helping strengthen communities, improve lives and create lasting positive change.
2026 Community Uplift Award Winners
Food Insecurity
Honorable Mention: Food Lion Feeds — Programs Addressing Food Insecurity
Social Impact
Recipient: Giant Food — Artist/Community Bag Program
Honorable Mention: Inmar Intelligence — Sustainability & Ethical Impact Strategy
Neighborhood Health Improvement
Recipient: Yasso — Can’d Aid Partnership
Honorable Mention: Stop & Shop — Nutrition Partners
Learn More
Read FMI’s Voice of Food Industry blog post for more details about these programs and the full stories of FMI’s Community Uplift Award Nominees.
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