Community Outreach

We showcase the creative ways food retailers contribute to their community and encourage others to find their way to pay it forward with an annual awards program

Our 2019 Community Outreach Award Winners

Click the images below for see winners in each category

Award Criteria

Community Outreach Award Categories

Youth Development Programs - education, employment, job readiness, mentoring/tutoring programs

Programs Addressing Food Insecurity - food drives, food bank donations, commitments to increase access to fresh food in underserved areas

Neighborhood Health Improvement Programs - nutrition education, blood drives, health related runs/walks, sustainability education and community involvement

"People's Pick" Social Media Category - All submissions will be posted on FMI's website and the community outreach nominee with the most likes after one week will also be awarded a $1,000 contribution to their program. Join in with #GrocersDoingGood.

Nominations are judged based on store-level, corporate and community participation; addressing a community need; breadth and depth of the program; originality and creativity. Your company must be an FMI Member to win. Nominations are closed.

Winners Receive

$1,000 donation to enhance the program
A plaque recognizing the program
Program recognition on FMI website and digital communications
Inclusion in FMI media initiatives recognizing grocery store community contributions
Inclusion in an online idea bank for food retail community service projects