Caring for Our Communities
Food is at the heart of every community, and so is Kroger.
Our Purpose is To Feed the Human Spirit, and it begins with nourishing the communities we call home. Our customers count on us for a big weekly shop, a last-minute meal, snacks for the game, favorite foods for family gatherings and more. We offer friendly faces and welcoming places in our local neighborhoods. Kroger also gives back meaningfully to strengthen the cities and towns where we work and live. We donate food and charitable funds to thousands of national and local nonprofit organizations serving our neighbors. At the center of our work is Kroger’s Zero Hunger | Zero Waste impact plan – our mission to end hunger and waste across our communities. Learn more.
Charitable Giving
Kroger strengthens local communities by giving back generously through company and foundation donations to local organizations making our communities better places to live and work.
Community Rewards
Through Kroger Community Rewards, we invite our customers to direct donations to the local charities they care about most. Our customers directed over $46 million in Community Rewards to eligible nonprofits last year.
Rewarding Careers
Kroger offers jobs, skill-building and career opportunities for thousands of people in our communities. Many associates join for a part-time job and discover a rewarding career. We aim to hire people who reflect the communities we serve and who create respectful, welcoming places to work and shop.
Stronger Communities
Company and foundation giving includes in-kind food and charitable donations to organizations like Feeding America, No Kid Hungry and others. And every day, our associates rescue surplus fresh food for donation across our stores and warehouses, and our generous customers round up their purchase in stores to donate to the Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation to help feed more people.
We are grateful for the ongoing collaboration with our associates, customers and community partners who support our mission.
Creating Hunger-Free Communities
Company and foundation giving includes in-kind food and charitable donations to organizations like Feeding America, No Kid Hungry and others. And every day, our associates rescue surplus fresh food for donation across our stores and warehouses, and our generous customers round up their purchase in stores to donate to the Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation to help feed more people.
We are grateful for the ongoing collaboration with our associates, customers and community partners who support our mission.
A Cleaner, Healthier Future
Wherever we operate, Kroger aims to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions, reduce operational waste and food waste, and improve Our Brands packaging sustainability. Our Zero Hunger | Zero Waste plan expresses how we strive to conserve natural resources and offer quality, responsibly-sourced products our customers can feel good about. Learn more
The Kroger Co. Foundation
Kroger supports our communities through the work of The Kroger Co. Foundation, the company’s private foundation established in 1987. Every year, the foundation gives to local nonprofit organizations building stronger communities, helping end hunger and serving neighbors when disasters happen.
The Kroger Co. Foundation
Kroger supports our communities through the work of The Kroger Co. Foundation, the company’s private foundation established in 1987. Every year, the foundation gives to local nonprofit organizations building stronger communities, helping end hunger and serving neighbors when disasters happen.
The Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation
Established in 2018, The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation is a public charity that aims to transform our food system through innovation. Annually, it directs grants to organizations who share our mission.
Honoring our Heroes
Kroger’s long-standing collaboration with the USO is our way of saying thank you to our nation’s active-duty service members and their families. Three USO | Kroger mobile canteens deliver hot meals and more for those deployed to serve our country. Kroger remains the largest cumulative donor in the USO’s history.
Disaster Relief
When disaster strikes, the Kroger team is ready to help. Our associates make sure stores are open and stocked with essential food and supplies when needed most. We also direct funds to national partners like the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army, Feeding America and other local partners who provide critical relief.
Disaster Relief
When disaster strikes, the Kroger team is ready to help. Our associates make sure stores are open and stocked with essential food and supplies when needed most. We also direct funds to national partners like the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army, Feeding America and other local partners who provide critical relief.
