Schnucks Customers, Company Give $125,000 to Support the Urban League
Schnucks Customers, Company Give $125,000 to Support the Urban League
Funds were raised through a “Round Up at the Register” campaign in honor of Black History Month
ST. LOUIS, April 11, 2024 - Schnuck Markets, Inc. and the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis (ULSTL) today announced that Schnucks customers and the company donated a total of $125,000 to support the Urban League through the fourth annual “Round Up at the Register” campaign that celebrated Black History Month in February. Customers donated $112,615 and Schnucks provided an additional $12,385. The campaign ran Wednesday, February 7 - Tuesday, February 20.
Schnucks customers had the option at checkout to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar with 100 percent of donations in the St. Louis area supporting the non-profit organization’s Save Our Sons program, and round ups at Schnucks stores in other markets supporting the Urban League chapter in each respective area or the National Urban League.
“Our annual Round Up at the Register during Black History Month gives us the opportunity to not only support but to also showcase the great work the Urban League does through programs such as Save Our Sons,” said Todd Schnuck, Schnucks Chairman and CEO and past ULSTL Chairman of the Board. “We thank our customers who, through their generous round ups, are helping the Urban League develop the workforce and helping Schnucks to continue on our mission to nourish people’s lives.”
The ULSTL’s Save Our Sons program seeks to help economically disadvantaged African American men living in the St. Louis region find jobs and have the opportunity to earn livable wages. This program completes these objectives by assisting the participants in obtaining post-secondary education and job training and teaching the imperative career life skills and work ethic necessary to become successful employees in today’s workforce.
"On behalf of the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, I extend our heartfelt gratitude to Schnucks for their unwavering generosity and steadfast support. Their commitment to uplifting communities through initiatives like the 'Round Up at the Register' campaign exemplifies the true spirit of corporate citizenship” said Michael McMillan, President and CEO of ULSTL. “Together, we are empowering individuals and transforming lives. Thank you, Schnucks, for your partnership in advancing our mission."
About Schnucks
Founded in St. Louis in 1939, Schnuck Markets, Inc. is a third and fourth generation, family-owned grocery retailer committed to nourishing people’s lives. Schnucks operates 115 stores, serving customers in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin and employs nearly 12,000 teammates. According to Forbes’ 2023 rankings, Schnucks is the 189th largest privately-owned company in the United States and the 14th largest privately-owned grocer. Schnucks is committed to helping communities thrive and as a champion for reducing hunger, the company annually donates more than $15 million in food to pantries that help those in need.
About the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis
The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis is a social service and civil rights organization that works to fulfill its mission of Empowering Communities and Changing Lives. Programs are offered in the areas of Economic Opportunity, Community Empowerment, Education Excellence, Civil Rights and Advocacy. For more information about the Urban League please visit our website at www.ulstl.com.
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