Acme Markets Celebrating 130 Years With 130 Days Of Giving

MALVERN, PA — As ACME Markets gets set to celebrate its 130th anniversary on Jan. 23, the company announced a new campaign to provide hunger relief to the communities it serves.

Founded in 1891 by two friends, Samuel Robinson and Robert Crawford, ACME has a long history of providing the community with great, quality products and friendly service. To celebrate the occasion, ACME and its ACME Markets Foundation will launch 130 Days of Giving by pledging $1 million in grant funding from its Nourishing Neighbors community relief fund to local food organizations that continue to provide food distribution in relation to COVID-19.

"ACME has a long-standing commitment to the communities we serve," said Jim Perkins, President of ACME Markets. "I cannot think of a better way to honor our rich history than by pledging $1 million to fight food insecurity in our neighborhoods."

Local food organizations can apply for funding now through Feb. 12, by visiting http://acmemarketsfoundation.org and using the invitation code ACME130. All grantees will be notified by June 1.

In addition to the $1 million pledge, ACME Markets Foundation will also support various other giving initiatives throughout the next 130 days. These include working with Bringing Hope Home to support 130 families suffering a cancer diagnosis during the month of March.

The 130 Days of Giving initiative is a part of a yearlong celebration to commemorate ACME's 130 years of serving the community.

In 1891 Robinson and Crawford opened a small neighborhood grocery store in South Philadelphia, emphasizing quality products, low prices, and friendly service. One century and three decades later, ACME operates 163 stores, including 102 ACME Pharmacies at select locations, in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Delaware, and Maryland, employing over 18,000 associates.

In 2020, the ACME Markets Foundation and its Nourishing Neighbors initiative provided over $6 million in financial support to local hunger organizations. The company and its associates remain committed to the communities they serve. For more information, visit www.acmemarkets.com.

ACME Markets is a part of Albertsons Companies’ Mid-Atlantic Division.