Harps Food Stores, Inc.

We are proud to have one of our own, Joel Cotrell, representing Harps as a Gentlemen of Distinction Model next month at the Bill Fleeman Gentlemen of Distinction Gala, in support of Cancer patients in NWA. 🌟

We're excited to announce 📣 Harps Food Stores, Inc. 🛒 shoppers now have access to the 2024 Produce for Kids campaign’s registered dietitian-approved digital cookbook through the Harps My Hometown rewards app! 💚 The in-app feature is a new avenue to showcase the flavors of the produce partners who are providing 140,000 meals to those facing hunger in this market area via Feeding America food banks. 🙌 Giving back never tasted so delish! 🥗 Together, we're making a difference to increase produce consumption & fight hunger in our communities! 💚 Let's go! #HealthyFamilyProject #FeedingAmerica #EndHunger #CommunitySupport #EatHealthy Chelan Fresh DOLE Fresh Vegetables Fowler Packing Company Litehouse Inc. Red Sun Farms RPE, LLC Sage Fruit Company Shuman Farms West Pak Avocado, Inc. T. Marzetti Company Fresh Innovations California, LLC Suja Life Greenridge Fruit Inc FARMERS PROMISE LIMITED

Harps Food Stores former Chairman and CEO, Roger Collins, passed away July 1, 2024. Roger Collins began his career at Harps in December of 1986. As I recall that time in our company, we really needed a great V.P. of Finance and Roger would be the answer to that prayer. From that beginning he would become an integral part in shaping the future of Harps. It was under Roger’s guidance that we transitioned from family owned to Employee Owned in 2001. With Gerald Harp’s retirement at that same time, Roger would become our new Chairman and CEO and would lead us through our first 15-years of employee ownership. Under his capable leadership, Harps would not just survive, but thrive and grow from 42 locations to 82 locations with sales increasing 110% during the same time. He will be remembered for transforming our company culture and for his competitive spirit that would never quit no matter the odds. His passion for excellence, integrity, and people-first approach inspired everyone who had the privilege of working alongside him. He was not just a leader; he was a mentor, a friend, and a source of inspiration. We all owe Roger a great deal as today we stand on his shoulders as employee owners with a bright future made possible by the foundation, he helped forge. Our thoughts and prayers are with Roger’s daughters, Lauren and Lindsey, as well as to his extended family. Kim B. Eskew Chairman & CEO Harps Food Stores, Inc.