ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Save A Lot is kicking off its annual Bags for a Brighter Holiday food donation program, inviting shoppers to help fight hunger in their local communities during the holiday season.
Now in its 11th year, the initiative enables customers to purchase pre-packed bags of food for $4.99 at checkout through Dec. 24 at more than 430 participating Save A Lot stores nationwide. Each donation bag contains Save A Lot private-label products, including holiday meal staples such as stuffing mix, canned vegetables and other pantry essentials.
The donated food is distributed to local charities and organizations working to address food insecurity in the communities where Save A Lot stores operate.
"Each year, Bags for a Brighter Holiday reflects the generosity and compassion of the communities we serve," said Bill Mayo, CEO of Save A Lot. "It's inspiring to see our customers and store teams come together to support local charities and help provide meals for families during the holiday season."
To further boost community giving, Save A Lot will provide gift cards to participating charities based on the number of donation bags sold by individual stores. Charities will receive a $250 gift card when a store sells 250 bags, a $500 gift card for 500 bags sold, and a $1,000 gift card when sales reach 1,000 or more bags.
Many Save A Lot locations are independently owned and operated, and the retailer said the holiday campaign reflects its broader commitment to supporting local causes through charitable partnerships, product drives, fundraising efforts and community events.
More information about the Bags for a Brighter Holiday program and participating stores is available at SaveALot.com.
