Fry's Food and Drug

To address hunger in the Sierra Vista community, Fry's Food and Drug’s Stores donated $5,000 to @Peach’s Pantry to help families gain access to fresh and nutritious food, as part of Kroger’s Zero Hunger | Zero Waste social impact plan to end hunger in communities and eliminate waste across the company. The funds will be used to ensure that students have access to nutritious food during weekends and school breaks when they might not have access to school meals. Fry's volunteers, led by Russell Peace, Tucson District Manager presented the $5,000 donation to Peach’s Pantry during a food packing service project to help feed local families. September is Hunger Action Month and it is an opportunity for Fry’s to raise awareness about food insecurity in Arizona and support organizations who align with our mission to eliminate hunger across our communities. Fry’s is honored to partner with Peach’s Pantry to increase access to nutritious meals for students across Cochise County during the school year and beyond.”

Fry's Food and Drug Stores is honored to partner with the Native American Advancement Foundation (NAAF) and the important work they’re doing to ensure food security for those in the GuVo District on the Tohono O'odham Nation. The organization and community were beyond thrilled yesterday when we surprised them with a $10K check at their food pantry ribbon cutting – such a special moment all the way around. Fry's Food and Drug Stores is proud to support the impactful work being done by NAAF to strengthen Native American communities. #zerohungerzerowaste #loveourcommunities #care

Truly an honor to partner with the Prescott community and Skyview Elementary in the wonderful work they’re doing to enhance student education through garden-based teaching. On behalf of Fry's Food and Drug Stores and as part of Kroger’s Zero Hunger | Zero Waste social impact plan to end hunger in our communities, a $10,000 donation was awarded to Skyview Elementary to enhance and support the school’s garden science program and outdoor garden space. Joined by City of Prescott Mayor Phil Goode, City Councilwoman, Lois Fruhwirth, and Fry's Store Leader in Prescott, Tyson Legler, the check presentation event included the students running their community farm stand, and a tour of the campus and gardens. What a terrific morning! 

Earlier today, Fry's Food and Drug, leaders, Phoenix District 7 Councilman Carlos Galindo-Elvira, and local heroes from the City of Phoenix Fire Department braved scorching temperatures to host a demonstration of their fast-cooling method, which is used to treat life-threatening, heat-related illness. When a patient’s body temperature surpasses 104 degrees, firefighters immerse them in a special cooling bag filled with ice and evaluate their vital signs until their temperature drops to 101 degrees. Firefighters use this method around four times a day, and since they need 5 bags of ice for a patient who only weighs 90-pounds, they go through a lot of cubes to help save lives this time of year. Due to the high demand of ice across the Valley during the peak summer months, it can be a challenge for firefighters to keep enough ice on hand, so Fry’s stepped in to help answer the department’s call for help by donating $50 gift cards to each of Phoenix’s 60 fire stations, totaling $3,000. This generous donation will aid Phoenix Firefighters in their effort to make sure they have an adequate supply of ice to use when responding to heat-related emergencies. Fry’s is always focused on supporting our communities where we live and work, so it was an honor to be part of this event in support of the Phoenix Fire Department and Arizonans in need. Big thanks to Councilman Galindo-Elvira and all the wonderful people who helped this partnership come to fruition. We are truly grateful to firefighters and first responders everywhere who put themselves at risk every day, to save others. To everyone in Arizona, please stay safe and remember to hydrate – especially in these hot summer months! #feedthehumanspirit #loveourcommunity #thankyoufirefighters

Well, it was easier getting in, than getting out, but thanks to the amazing Travis Shumake, an Arizona native and the first openly gay NHRA racecar driver, Governor Hobbs and I made it out safely. It was an honor to be invited to the capitol when Travis presented his beautiful race car to the Governor. Of course, I thought it was extra beautiful with the Fry's Food Stores logo front and center. Fry’s is thrilled and so grateful to be one of Travis’ top sponsors, along with the Arizona Lottery having the opportunity to support him in all he does. For Fry’s, and for me, this means so much more than a race. Travis is the world’s first openly gay racecar driver, and we’re proud to stand alongside this Arizona native as he takes on his homecoming NHRA race in his hometown. It is also very exciting to see one•n•ten logo on the car because this gesture spotlights this appreciated organization which has such a positive impact on the LGBTQ+ youth in our communities. Personally, it’s so fun to work at a company that can still surprise me and provide so much fun and fulfillment, even after 40-years.

Fry's Food Stores is honored to partner with Hopi Relief in their ongoing efforts to distribute food and necessary supplies to the Hopi community as well as establish the first-ever food pantry and resource center on the Hopi reservation. The $10,000 donation on behalf of Fry's Food and Drug's was awarded as part of Kroger's Zero Hunger | Zero Waste social impact plan to end hunger in communities. Fry's looks forward to continuing this important partnership with Hopi Relief and the incredible work they're doing to serve every village and community member within the Hopi reservation. #zerohungerzerowaste

Another day, another wonderful opportunity to support our community. I was so grateful to help facilitate an impactful donation that took place last week at our Fry’s Food Store located at Guadalupe & Signal Butte in Mesa. We helped the U.S. Army’s 653D Regional Support Group with their canned and non-perishable food drive for House of Refuge, a very worthy cause that provides transitional housing in a neighborhood setting for homeless families. Fry’s donated a $500 gift card, which was used to purchase important items requested by the nonprofit. Afterwards, troops from the 653D Regional Support Group picked up and delivered the food to homeless families, who were grateful to receive love and support from the community. It humbles me to know there are so many families in Arizona who go without basic needs and I’m grateful to work for and support a company that cares so much about ending hunger.