PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Big Y's annual Sack Hunger campaign provides funds for the four food banks within their two-state marketing area.

 

In turn, these food banks support local soup kitchens, food pantries, senior food programs, day care centers and many others through 2100-member agencies that they assist every day. Their goal is to maximize access to nutritious food and other resources to help ensure food security for those at risk of hunger. These four food banks are The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, Worcester County Food Bank, Greater Boston Food Bank and Connecticut Food Share.

 

For a $5 donation, customers can support Sack Hunger from any register at Big Y's supermarkets, Table & Vine Fine Wines and Liquors or online at https://www.bigy.com/community/sackhunger from now through Dec. 11

 

Every $5 donation brings 10 meals to those in need.

 

Additionally, Big Y has added even more ways to boost this year's efforts. They will donate a portion of the proceeds from Produce and Floral department purchases from Nov. 14 through Nov. 20

 

 Big Y has pledged a portion of every private label brand that they sell throughout the store from Nov. 29 through Dec. 4.

 

These private label brands include Food Club, Crav'n Flavor, Culinary Tours, Full Circle Market, Basket & Bushel, Wide Awake Coffee, Sweet P's Bake Shop, Cape Covelle Seafood Market, Simply Done, Paws, Pure Harmony, Tippy Toes and Top Care. From Dec. 5 through Dec. 11.

 

Big Y will also donate a portion of the proceeds from the Meat Department.