Feeding America

Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation Awards More Than $1.4 Million in Grants in 2023

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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SALISBURY, N.C., Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation has awarded more than $1.4 million in grants for 2023.

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  • SALISBURY, N.C., Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation has awarded more than $1.4 million in grants for 2023.
  • “At Food Lion, we are dedicated to nourishing families and setting them up for success in life,” said Adam Bass, Vice President of Pricing, Food Lion, and President, Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation.
  • “Through Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation, we nourish our towns and cities by identifying and developing deep relationships with community feeding partners.
  • Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization operated by a volunteer board of directors comprised of Food Lion associates from different areas of the company.

BluWave Celebrates Innovation and Accomplishments in 2023; Sets Sights on Expansion as Demand for Best-In-Class Business Resources and Technology Soars

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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Among its 2023 accomplishments, BluWave introduced next-generation AI-powered technology, supported community and industry development and fueled value creation and job development.

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  • Among its 2023 accomplishments, BluWave introduced next-generation AI-powered technology, supported community and industry development and fueled value creation and job development.
  • “In 2023, BluWave invested in our people and prioritized advanced technologies to further optimize our solution and enhance our domain expertise.
  • To deliver the best resources possible, we are staying multiple steps ahead of market needs by continuously developing our comprehensive offering,” said Sean Mooney, founder and CEO of BluWave.
  • As a result, private equity has been a strong job creator, illustrated by BluWave’s study of the 2023 Inc. 5000.

Nexstar Media Promotes Mike Spruill to Vice President and General Manager of Its Broadcast and Digital Operations in Nashville, Tennessee

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced that it has promoted Mike Spruill to Vice President and General Manager of its broadcast and digital operations in Nashville, Tennessee (DMA #26), overseeing WKRN-TV (ABC), wkrn.com , and their related social media channels.

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  • Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced that it has promoted Mike Spruill to Vice President and General Manager of its broadcast and digital operations in Nashville, Tennessee (DMA #26), overseeing WKRN-TV (ABC), wkrn.com , and their related social media channels.
  • Mr. Spruill will assume his new responsibilities immediately and continue reporting to Mike Vaughn, Senior Vice President and Regional Manager for Nexstar.
  • Mr. Spruill’s promotion marks a return to a television station and city that he knows extremely well; he previously served as WKRN’s General Sales Manager from 2015 to early-2020, overseeing all sales operations.
  • “Mike is the ideal executive to lead Nexstar’s broadcast and digital operations in Nashville,” said Mr. Vaughn.

Publix Is Donating Another 1.3 Million Pounds of Produce to 32 Feeding America Partner Food Banks

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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As part of Publix’s ongoing commitment to helping alleviate hunger, the company is purchasing and delivering another 1.3 million pounds of fresh produce to 32 Feeding America partner food banks this holiday season.

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  • As part of Publix’s ongoing commitment to helping alleviate hunger, the company is purchasing and delivering another 1.3 million pounds of fresh produce to 32 Feeding America partner food banks this holiday season.
  • Publix donates $10 million each year to purchase and deliver produce to Feeding America partner food banks.
  • In 2023 alone, Publix has donated more than 24 million pounds of produce to Feeding America partner food banks.
  • Below are the 32 Feeding America partner food banks receiving produce:

BJ’s Wholesale Club Announces December 15 Grand Opening for Mt. Juliet

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Friday, December 8, 2023
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BJ's Wholesale Club (NYSE: BJ), a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs, announced today that its club in Mt.

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  • BJ's Wholesale Club (NYSE: BJ), a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs, announced today that its club in Mt.
  • The club, located at 181 Adams Lane, is BJ’s second location in Tennessee, following the successful La Vergne club opening earlier this year.
  • Juliet BJ’s Wholesale Club.
  • The rewards program is provided by BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. and its terms may change at any time.

BJ’s Wholesale Club Announces December 15 Grand Opening for Lewis Center

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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The new club will be located at 8425 Orange Centre Drive in Lewis Center.

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  • The new club will be located at 8425 Orange Centre Drive in Lewis Center.
  • “BJ’s is committed to saving families time and money, and this is particularly important during the holidays,” said Parker Dayton, Club Manager, Lewis Center BJ’s Wholesale Club.
  • To sign up for a membership at BJ’s Wholesale Club, visit BJs.com/LewisCenter or sign up in person at the membership center, open now, at 1246 E. Powell Road, Lewis Center, OH 43035.
  • The rewards program is provided by BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. and its terms may change at any time.

Veteran Middle Tennessee Brokers Found New Commercial Real Estate Firm RealSite Commercial

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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Three top-performing brokers, formerly with Cushman & Wakefield’s Nashville office, have founded a new commercial real estate brokerage firm – RealSite Commercial – with offices in Maryland Farms office park in Brentwood.

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  • Three top-performing brokers, formerly with Cushman & Wakefield’s Nashville office, have founded a new commercial real estate brokerage firm – RealSite Commercial – with offices in Maryland Farms office park in Brentwood.
  • “Michael, Madison and I enjoy everything about commercial real estate that actually moves the needle for our clients,” Ronnie Wenzler said.
  • We are streamlining the client relationship at RealSite Commercial to maximize results in buying, selling and leasing commercial real estate on our clients’ behalf.
  • I’m looking forward to the most satisfying and productive chapter of my 40-year commercial real estate career in Nashville.”
    Madison Wenzler added that RealSite Commercial brings an entrepreneurial mindset to the commercial real estate business.

Safeway Partners with YouTube Sensation MrBeast to Donate Over $450,000 of Groceries, Electronics, Paper Goods and More to Local Non-Profit Organizations

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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Available to watch now , the “Survive in a Grocery Store” video shows MrBeast challenging a contestant to see how many days he can live inside a Safeway grocery store.

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  • Available to watch now , the “Survive in a Grocery Store” video shows MrBeast challenging a contestant to see how many days he can live inside a Safeway grocery store.
  • He must choose $10,000 worth of products to donate to local charities each day as well.
  • Safeway partnered with Copia , a technology company that connects food donations to local not-for-profits in need, to identify and manage donation opportunities from the store to local nonprofit organizations.
  • The “Survive in a Grocery Store” video is live now on the MrBeast YouTube channel and has been translated into 14 languages across the globe.

Publix is donating fresh produce to 34 Feeding America partner food banks for Thanksgiving

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023
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As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, Publix is purchasing and delivering more than 1.3 million pounds of fresh produce to 34 Feeding America partner food banks.

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  • As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, Publix is purchasing and delivering more than 1.3 million pounds of fresh produce to 34 Feeding America partner food banks.
  • Each year, Publix donates $10 million to purchase and deliver produce to Feeding America partner food banks.
  • In 2023 alone, Publix has donated more than 21 million pounds of produce to Feeding America partner food banks.
  • Below are the 34 Feeding America partner food banks receiving produce:

Southeastern Grocers harvests hope this Thanksgiving by donating more than 7,000 turkeys

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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Raymond Rhee, Chief People Officer of Southeastern Grocers, said, “We believe in the spirit of giving and the transformative power of gratitude.

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  • Raymond Rhee, Chief People Officer of Southeastern Grocers, said, “We believe in the spirit of giving and the transformative power of gratitude.
  • This is the season to give thanks, and we are honored to share the abundance of the season by distributing turkeys and Thanksgiving meal essentials to families in need.
  • In appreciation of the grocer’s associates, all Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day to give associates a well-deserved day of rest with family and friends.
  • All stores will close as normal Wednesday, Nov. 22 and reopen for regular business hours Friday, Nov. 24.