As the conflict in Ukraine continues, many retailers throughout the world worry how it will impact the grocery industry at a time when inflation and supply chain issues are already so prevalent.
In neighboring Poland, the impact is clear: people and families are in need, so they have risen to the occasion. Eurocash, the largest wholesaler in Poland and an IGA licensee with nearly 3,000 Ukrainian employees, has been working tirelessly since the conflict began to help their employees and families. From mobile stores traveling to the border with food and supplies daily to store-sponsored fundraisers, learn what the company is doing to help Ukrainians, plus get details on IGA USA's fundraiser.
HOMETOWN HAPPENINGS
Harvest Market IGAs Sell Sunflowers For Ukraine
Wanting to help Ukrainian refugees in any way they could, Harvest Market IGA stores in Northern California quickly launched a four-day pop-up fundraiser, selling five stem sunflower bunches in-store for $10 each and collecting donations at checkout, with all proceeds going directly to the Rotary Club of Starnberg, Germany to provide medical aid to Ukrainian refugees in Germany.
How much did they raise? After one store sold out of sunflowers on Day 1, they brought in over $13,000! Read how they did it, and how they chose the organization to receive the funds.
RED OVAL ROUNDUP
Coca-Cola Issues Statements on Ukraine
In response to concerns from retailers, wholesalers, and others in the food retail industry, Coca-Cola has issued two statements on the conflict in Ukraine, including an update on team members affected by the conflict, and have outlined their support of humanitarian relief efforts in Ukraine and the region.
RESOURCES
Help Ukrainian Relief Efforts In Poland
To aid the Eurocash Group Foundation in their efforts to help Ukrainian refugees, IGA USA is raising money that will go directly to the Eurocash Group Foundation, and will match donations up to $10,000. Click the button below to read more about the Foundation's efforts and donate.
IGA's Inflation Resources For All Independents
We've gathered resources from a number of trusted, expert sources to help you plan for the future during this current period of economic uncertainty. From helping budget-minded shoppers to choosing programs that will drive sales, we have you covered.
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