WILLIAMSVILLE, NY - This week, Tops Friendly Markets kicked off its annual Check Out Hunger campaign, running January 21–February 10, 2024. This continues the retailer’s commitment to eradicating hunger in its local communities.

“We want to thank the community for their generosity,” said Tops President Ron Ferri. “We are committed to helping battle food insecurity and couldn’t do it without the wonderful donations of food and funding we receive during these campaigns. We ask that if you are able, please continue to help support your fellow neighbors in need next time you check out at Tops.”

According to a press release, food insecurity is at an all-time high. The United States Department of Agriculture reports that millions more Americans had difficulty securing enough food in 2022 compared to the year prior, including 1 million more households with children.

Together with the community, Tops is proud to announce that over 2.5 million pounds of food was raised for area food banks during Tops' recent Food 2 Families and Food for Families campaigns.

These campaigns help the community support food banks in their own backyards, including FeedMore WNY, Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania, Foodlink, Food Bank of Central New York, Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, Food Bank of the Southern Tier, Food Bank of Northeastern New York, Vermont Food Bank, and Food Bank of the Hudson Valley.

When shopping at Tops, consumers can simply tell their cashier they’d like to help Tops Check Out Hunger, and a donation of $2, $3, or $5 will help provide food for local food banks.

We applaud Tops on these continued efforts!