growing a better tomorrow

In 1946 in Newark, NJ, we started small but had a big vision.
Generation after generation, the seeds of promise and change have been
planted store by store, neighborhood by neighborhood.

75 years and hundreds of stores later, our roots remain strong.

at wakefern, being a good neighbor always comes first.

We take pride in the places where we live and work,
and believe in the power of
giving back to strengthen our communities.

As a family-owned cooperative, knowing our neighborhoods inside and out gives us the perspective we need to maximize our impact with everything we do. Many of our cooperative Members and their store associates live and work in the communities they serve, and they understand the needs of their neighbors. We donated $1.5 million to Feeding America food banks when the pandemic hit in 2020, and over the last two decades we've donated $62 million to more than 2,500 charitable organizations that are on the front lines fighting hunger. Wakefern associates also give of their time by volunteering at food banks and helping plant trees and clean public beaches, parks and gardens. We back up our community pledges with a corporate commitment to sustainability through our business practices. From increasing store composting efforts and fresh food donations, to our longstanding recycling program (we have our very own recycling facility!), we are always looking for ways to help our communities grow and flourish.

our reach

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Made up of family-owned businesses with generations in the grocery business, Wakefern today is the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States. Our nearly 50 member families independently own and operate hundreds of retail supermarkets from New Hampshire to Maryland. Our unique way of doing business cultivates deep roots within our communities and helps us build lasting relationships up and down the northeast.

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our people

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Wakefern is built on values that foster authenticity, connection, curiosity, inclusivity, ambition and heart. As we expand our footprint, we make it our business to positively impact the lives of the people we employ and the community at large. We nurture talent, with employees who often make their career with Wakefern – from interns to executives. We lead in-store programs to address food insecurity, reduce our environmental impact, and team up with vendors and major brands to give back in our neighborhoods. When you work, shop or partner with Wakefern, you become a part of something meaningful.

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our commitment

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Wakefern is a mission-driven organization dedicated to people, the planet and future generations. We focus on strengthening the communities where we live and work, constantly evaluating and improving our environmental impact and stewardship. With the support of our associates, shoppers and partners, we set our sights on creating a brighter, more sustainable future.

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Together, we're making a positive impact on our communities.