Since 2013, former MLB All-Star Curtis Granderson’s GRAND GIVING food insecurity awareness campaign and fundraiser, in partnership with Mariano’s, has raised more than $1.5M for families in need in the Chicagoland area. During the month of November, donations made at the register or self-checkout at all Mariano’s stores will benefit the Greater Chicago Food Depository and Northern Illinois Food Bank.

Last year, we expanded the Grand Giving initiative into Wisconsin by adding Pick ‘n Save and Metro Market stores into the mix. Donations made at these stores will benefit our neighbors to the north through the Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin and the Second Harvest Food Bank of Southern Wisconsin.

If you can’t make an donation in-store, click the button below to donate to help us feed our neighbors in need!

You can make A difference

1 in 5 Chicago households experience food insecurity, which is a set of circumstances
that prevents access to food.

$1.5M+

Dollars raised through our partnerships with Mariano’s, Pick’n Save & MetroMarket

$1 provides
3 Meals

Through our food bank partners

WE’RE GRATEFUL FOR OUR INCREDIBLE PARTNERS IN ILLINOIS & WISCONSIN

OUR FOOD BANK PARTNERS

the curtis granderson foundation

The Curtis Granderson Foundation and its partners turn dollars raised from GRAND GIVING into meals served as part of the month-long campaign in November. Every dollar raised directly benefits our Food Bank partners.

About Curtis Granderson

Curtis Granderson, also known as the Grandyman, is a former MLB outfielder who’s widely considered one of the most philanthropic athletes in professional sports. The three-time MLB All-Star and Roberto Clemente Award recipient is the founder of the Curtis Granderson Foundation (est. 2007) which aids in positive youth development through education, physical fitness and nutrition initiatives.

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About the Curtis Granderson Foundation

The Curtis Granderson Foundation was established in 2007 to provide educational and athletic opportunities to children across the country who may otherwise not have access. The Foundation proudly supports thousands of kids in the Chicagoland area—which is where Curtis calls home.