We Make Wakefern Work

A mission that makes you proud

We work together to empower family-owned businesses and help communities thrive. From a small, local cooperative that began with eight grocery store owners, we’ve grown into the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the US. And we’re just getting started.

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A culture that lifts you up

Wakefern associates represent equal parts ambition and heart. Our support for our communities and business partners is only matched by our support for one another, in both our professional and personal lives.

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An impact you can feel

Our local roots run deep, laying the foundation for everything we do. We champion a cooperative model that allows independent grocers in our own neighborhoods to compete, and succeed, against multinational chains. We’re committed to nurturing the communities in which we live and work with volunteerism, health and wellness programs, charitable giving and sustainable practices.

A difference you can make

Check out some of our latest initiatives that give our 70,000+ associates the opportunity to connect with our communities and effect real change.

Combating food insecurity with local farms >
Providing essentials during the pandemic >
Helping stores and communities go green >
Partnering with Special Olympics New Jersey >
Keeping food waste out of landfills >
Fighting hunger with community leaders >

A future you can inspire

We strive not just to keep up with the ever-evolving food industry, but to stay one step ahead. So we turn to our associates for big ideas—ones that shape the way we eat, shop and live. And while our focus on local connections fosters a tight-knit family dynamic, we’ve got big resources to fuel what’s next.