Hunger

At TOPS, we are committed to helping eradicate hunger.  Through a variety of corporate, supplier and customer donations programs, TOPS distributes over $5.5 million each year to help feed those in need.  Much of this work is done through the network of regional food banks serving in our marketing areas in New York, Pennsylvania and northeast Ohio.  To locate and learn more about the regional Food Bank serving your area visit www.secondharvest.org.

CHECK OUT FOR HUNGER  (NY and PA)

This program runs in our NY/PA stores annually in late January/February. In 2008 TOPS and our customers raised and donated over $243,000 to the regional food banks.

RECLAMATION

Every year, TOPS sends millions of dollars worth of damaged product to reclamation. A major portion of this product is sent to food banks for distribution to the needy.

With the help of our suppliers and customers TOPS donates thousands of turkeys to regional food banks and community organizations each Thanksgiving.  In 2007 over 70,000 pounds of turkey from TOPS was provided by these organizations to needy families, food pantries and soup kitchens during the holiday season.  

Non-profit organizations may apply to receive day old bakery products from our stores. Once the organization is approved, a pick up schedule is determined with their local TOPS store. The organization is then able to pick up day old product and use it to help feed the hungry. 

HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS

During the month of December each year TOPS asks our customers to remember the less fortunate in our communities with a $1 donation at check out.  Customers may choose between the regional Food Bank or the Salvation Army. In 2007, $220,771 was raised and donated to food banks and Salvation Army units in New York and Pennsylvania.