CINCINNATI, Nov. 16, 2012
/PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today was awarded a
2012 Excellence in Philanthropy Award from the American Cancer
Society.
The honor is given to corporations that have provided
$1 million or more to the American
Cancer Society during the previous calendar year through a variety
of support activities. Kroger is one of 19 companies recognized
this year.
Kroger's award is based on the company's enthusiastic support of
the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast
Cancer and Relay for Life events across the country.
"Each year, thousands of Kroger associates commit their energy,
time and funds to fight cancer in their communities," said
Lynn Marmer, Kroger's group vice
president for corporate affairs. "We're so proud to accept this
award that recognizes the contribution of each and every Making
Strides and Relay for Life team in the Kroger
family."
Kroger, one of the world's largest retailers, employs more than
339,000 associates who serve customers in 2,425 supermarkets and
multi-department stores in 31 states under two dozen local banner
names including Kroger, City Market, Dillons, Jay C, Food 4 Less,
Fred Meyer, Fry's, King Soopers,
QFC, Ralphs and Smith's. The company also operates 788 convenience
stores, 342 fine jewelry stores, 1,124 supermarket fuel centers and
37 food processing plants in the U.S. Recognized by Forbes as the
most generous company in America, Kroger supports hunger relief,
breast cancer awareness, the military and their families, and more
than 30,000 schools and grassroots organizations. Kroger
contributes food and funds equal to 160 million meals a year
through more than 80 Feeding America food bank partners. A leader
in supplier diversity, Kroger is a proud member of the Billion
Dollar Roundtable and the U.S. Hispanic Chamber's Million
Dollar Club.
SOURCE The Kroger Co.