Michigan-Based Busch's Grocer Receives Multiple Awards for Food Drive Efforts

ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Local grocer Busch's Fresh Food Market was recently honored for its charitable efforts to help raise food and monetary donations for local food rescue programs in the Greater Ann Arbor and Metro Detroit communities.

Food Gatherers, a Washtenaw County food rescue organization, has acknowledged Busch's with its Gatherer of Plenty Award 2010, while the Oak Park-based Forgotten Harvest organization has recognized Busch's with its 2010 Harvey Award. Both awards recognized Busch's for its longstanding commitment to food rescue and leadership in the fight against hunger.

"We were honored to accept these awards on behalf of the loyal and community-conscious shoppers at all 15 Busch's stores," said John Busch, co-owner and CEO of Busch's Fresh Food Market, Michigan's largest independently-owned grocery store.  

Last year's campaign marked a record year for funds and food given by Busch's customers, totaling the equivalent of just under $185,000, and the grocer hopes to build on that success in 2010.

"The fact that we were able to set a record last year definitively demonstrates how generous Busch's customers are despite the financial crisis many are experiencing in Michigan and the country as a whole," said Doug Busch, co-owner and Director of Community Events. "Our shoppers recognize that the need for food is greater than ever right now."

Busch's has an impressive track record of giving back to the community that has supported it for its 35-year history in Michigan. The grocer has participated in food rescue programs for more than 20 years.

Food Gatherers is Washtenaw County's food bank and food rescue program. Since its inception in 1988, Food Gatherers has distributed more than 39 million pounds of food for the community. For a list of food donors and recipient agencies or to learn how you can become involved in the fight against hunger locally, please visit www.foodgatherers.org or call 734.761.2796.

Based in Oak Park, MI, Forgotten Harvest was formed in 1990 to fight two problems: hunger and waste. The mission of Forgotten Harvest is to relieve hunger in the Detroit metropolitan community by rescuing surplus, prepared and perishable food and donating it to emergency food providers. Learn more about Forgotten Harvest and how to help drive hunger from our community at www.forgottenharvest.org.

Busch's Fresh Food Market, which just this year celebrated its 35th anniversary, is a locally-owned Michigan company that blends the best of today's freshness, selection and quality with the personal service and wholesomeness of a neighborhood grocer. In addition to fresh produce, local and organic choices, deli and bakery items made from scratch, USDA Choice meat, fresh seafood, and an extensive beer and wine collection, Busch's offers popular national brands, imported specialty foods and convenient meal solutions. Busch's proudly supports charitable organizations and schoolchildren in the communities it serves. In addition, Busch's offers MyWay, a personalized shopping program that provides online ordering and advance notice of sale prices. Learn more at www.buschs.com.

SOURCE Busch's Fresh Food Market

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