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title: "Save A Lot Stores Prepare to Do “A Lot of Good” for Annual Giving Campaign"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/569cad55-f671-4f08-97a2-9c4b5c1a2b76
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20231114_save_a_lot_stores_prepare_to_do_a_lot_of_good_for_annual_giving_campaign.html
category: "Grocery"
industry: "Retail"
segment: "Grocery"
topics: ["Marketing"]
published: 2023-11-14T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T22:32:44.922Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1486406146926-c627a92ad1ab?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Save A Lot Stores Prepare to Do “A Lot of Good” for Annual Giving Campaign

**TL;DR:** Save A Lot launches its annual Bags for a Brighter Holiday food donation program to support local charities and fight hunger in the US. The program allows customers to purchase pre-assembled bags of food for $5 at participating stores nationwide.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2023-11-14. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20231114_save_a_lot_stores_prepare_to_do_a_lot_of_good_for_annual_giving_campaign.html).*

## Story

ST. LOUIS - Save A Lot, one of the largest discount grocery chains in the United States is launching its annual Bags for a Brighter Holiday food donation program.

Now in its eighth year, this initiative helps Save A Lot stores support the hometowns in which they operate by donating much-needed, high-quality food to local charities fighting hunger. Now through December 24, customers can purchase pre-assembled bags of food for $5* as they’re checking out at the register at any of Save A Lot’s 615 participating stores nationwide. Each bag is stocked with private label and brand name food items, including stuffing mix, canned vegetables and other pantry staples from Save A Lot.

“Every year I’m inspired to see how our customers and communities rally around this program to help families put food on the table during the holidays,” said Mark Kotcher, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Save A Lot. “Our Bags for a Brighter Holiday program energizes our store teams because they have a front row seat to see the positive impact Save A Lot shoppers have in helping neighbors in need.”

Save A Lot stores, which are locally owned and operated, are passionate about making a difference. From supporting local charities to sponsoring in-store fundraisers, product drives and events for customers, locations are committed to doing A Lot of Good. For stories and examples on ways stores are giving back year-round, please visit SaveALot.com/ALotofGood.

Founded in 1977, Save A Lot is one of the largest discount grocery store chains in the U.S. with more than 800 stores in 32 states.

Save A Lot remains true to its mission of being a hometown grocer, providing unmatched quality and value to local families. Customers enjoy significant savings compared to traditional grocery stores on great tasting, high quality private label brands, national brand products, USDA-inspected meat, farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, and other non-food items. For more information, visit SaveALot.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Retail (sector)
- Save-A-Lot (company)
- food donation (topic)
- hunger relief (topic)
- charity support (topic)
- Mark Kotcher (person)
- grocery retail (topic)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20231114_save_a_lot_stores_prepare_to_do_a_lot_of_good_for_annual_giving_campaign.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/569cad55-f671-4f08-97a2-9c4b5c1a2b76).