San Bernardino, CA – Stater Bros. is spreading cheer this holiday season by giving back to the loyal communities it serves. To brighten the holidays for those in need, Stater Bros. Charities donated over $850,000 to local non-profit organizations that benefit hunger relief and children’s well-being initiatives.

“For many, the holidays are typically a time of warm meals and wrapped toys underneath a Christmas tree. But, for far too many this is simply not the case,” said Nancy Negrette Stater Bros. Charities Chairman and President. “That’s why Stater Bros. Charities is stepping in to make someone’s holiday celebration a little brighter,” Negrette added.

This holiday season, donations are being made to the following organizations

• Stater Bros. Charities Harvesting Hope Grant Recipients – $385,800.00
• Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital – $200,000.00
• Toys for Tots – $75,000.00
• CHiPs for Kids – $25,000.00
• Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County – $20,000.00
• Feeding America Riverside & San Bernardino Counties – 20,000.00
• San Diego Food Bank – $20,000.00
• The Salvation Army – San Bernardino Corps – $20,000.00
• FIND Food Bank – $15,000.00
• Inland Empire United Way – Desert Communities Region – $15,000.00
• Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County – $15,000.00
• The Salvation Army – Southern California Division – $15,000.00
• LA Regional Food Bank – $10,200.00
• Inland Harvest – $10,000.00
• Community Action Partnership of Kern County – $5,000.00
• Desert Manna – $5,000.00

About Stater Bros. Markets:
Stater Bros. Markets was founded in 1936 in Yucaipa, California, and has grown steadily through the years to become the largest privately owned supermarket chain in Southern California. The Company currently operates 171 supermarkets, and there are approximately 16,000 members of the Stater Bros. Supermarket Family. Since 2008, Stater Bros. Markets and Stater Bros. Charities have contributed more than $80 million in food and funds to local Southern California communities. In addition, Stater Bros. Markets recently received The Press Enterprise 2018 Reader’s Choice Award for Best Grocery Store. For more information about Stater Bros. Markets, visit www.staterbros.com.