Market 32 and Price Chopper Customers Donate More than 24,000 Food Bags to Local Communities
Market 32 and Price Chopper customers are once again making a meaningful difference in their communities, donating 24,299 bags of food to local food pantries and hunger relief organizations across the Northeast.
Through the company’s $10 food bag program, which ran from March 15 to April 4 in stores, shoppers purchased pre-packed bags containing PICS-brand essentials, providing critical support to families and individuals experiencing food insecurity.
Each food bag included shelf-stable, nutritious items most requested by food assistance organizations, such as elbow macaroni, peanut butter, canned chicken and tuna, soup, and kidney beans—versatile ingredients that help form the foundation of healthy, balanced meals.
To ensure the donations have the greatest local impact, each store partnered with a nearby hunger relief organization, keeping support within the communities where customers live and work.
“Every bag purchased represents a neighbor helping a neighbor,” said Pam Cerrone, director of community relations for Market 32 and Price Chopper. “Together with our customers, we’re able to turn small acts into a collective force that helps ensure families have access to the nutritious food they need.”
The $10 food bag program is one of many ways Market 32 and Price Chopper are working to directly address food insecurity across their six-state footprint. Through customer-driven initiatives, fresh food recovery efforts, teammate volunteerism, and ongoing partnerships, the company remains committed to nourishing the communities it serves.
Market 32 and Price Chopper and News10ABC/FOX 23 Campaign for American Red Cross Disaster Relief Raises $87,798
Schenectady, N.Y., December 7, 2025 – Market 32 and Price Chopper and News10ABC/FOX 23 successfully concluded a two-month fundraising campaign to support American Red Cross disaster relief efforts, raising a total $87,798. Of these funds, $77,798 came through customer contributions at check-out at all 129 store locations, and Market 32 and Price Chopper supplemented their customers’ generosity with a $10,000 matching grant.
“Natural disasters can strike at any time, leaving communities in urgent need of help. It’s in those critical moments that we most need to be there for our neighbors,” said Blaine Bringhurst, president of Market 32 and Price Chopper. “We were honored to rally our teammates and customers to support the American Red Cross as it delivers lifesaving assistance to those most affected. This campaign would not have been successful without the committed partnership of News10ABC and FOX 23.”
The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. From hurricanes and floods to home fires, the Red Cross responds to nearly 64,000 disasters each year, and 95% of its disaster relief workers are volunteers.
“Every eight minutes, someone turns to the Red Cross for help—and as disasters big and small continue to impact our communities, that need is only increasing,” said Kevin Coffey, Regional CEO, American Red Cross Eastern New York Region. “From small house fires to large natural disasters, we go wherever we’re needed. We are profoundly grateful to Market 32 and Price Chopper, as well as their compassionate customers, for standing with us. Their belief in our mission and continued generosity allow us to bring help and hope to our neighbors when they need it most.”
Ron Romines, Senior Vice President, Regional Manager and Albany General Manager for News10ABC/FOX 23, said, “We believe in community and that means helping others where you can, when you can. We’re proud to partner with local groups that share this mindset to offer assistance to those in need.”