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Meet UNFI Foundation grantee Farm Connect Montana, a non-profit organization focused on improving access to quality food for Indigenous communities. The organization brings together Montanans working in and supporting agriculture to grow the local food economy.? Hear from Ian Finch, Food Access Program Director at Farm Connect Montana, on how support from the UNFI Foundation enables his team to collaborate with local tribes and affirm these communities' right to self-determination in accessing healthy and culturally relevant food.? For more information about UNFI Foundation grant recipients, like Farm Connect Montana, please visit: .?? #UNFI #nativeamericanheritagemonth #foodsovereignty #foodaccess #community #sustainability

The season of giving is upon us! We want to acknowledge the hard work our associates put in every day to provide better food for our customers and communities. Together, they will help deliver over 60 million cases of food, including turkeys and other holiday staples, to stores nationwide. Not only are turkeys being delivered to stores, but to our associates as well.? ?? This season of giving wouldn't be complete without community service. Our associates are actively donating and volunteering with local food pantries and supporting the UNFI Foundation’s 5th Annual Turkey Trot.?? ?? Thank you to our team for helping us improve every day. Happy Holidays! https://lnkd.in/gcgZ2A2p #UNFI #Turkey #Thanksgiving #Givingback #Community?

This #SmallBusinessSaturday, we're spotlighting three suppliers from our UpNext program. Meet ginsa brands, Viv, and Popadelics! With support from UNFI, these emerging brands are learning how to grow and scale their businesses to make an even greater impact in their local communities while expanding their reach to new customers. Watch their inspiring stories in the video below, and learn more about their journeys in our latest article here: https://lnkd.in/g4tNMUXT #UNFI #smallbuisness #UpNext #upcoming #brands #shopsmall

UNFI recognizes and appreciates the dedication and leadership of women who are helping to shape the future of supply chains. We are proud to be a part of this journey, as 12 high-performing UNFI leaders, from the inaugural cohort of our Women in Operations Leadership Development Program, joined the Women in Supply Chain Forum in Atlanta. Here’s to recognizing and empowering women who drive innovation and excellence in all fields! #WomeninSupplyChainForum #UNFI #SupplyChain #Grocery #Leadership

Thanks to the support and dedication of our associates, this year’s Veterans Day events were a meaningful tribute to those who have served. From our distribution center celebrations to the Carry Forward Virtual 5K to the NYC Veterans Day Parade, we came together to honor veterans within UNFI and across America. #UNFI #Veterans #Community #Associates

Thank you, Progressive Grocer, for hosting the GenNext Awards, which honors up-and-coming grocery industry talent focused on advancing their businesses and, by extension, the entire grocery sector. Congratulations, Brian Rutherford, our Lead Category Manager for the East Region, for making a valuable impact within our category management team, creating value for our partners while supporting our winning culture, and helping us get better every day. Swipe to see pictures from the event. #UNFI #GenNext #ProgressiveGrocer #Grocery #Retail??

Last week, our President of Wholesale,?Louis Martin,?joined Progressive Grocer’s Gina Acosta at the Grocery Impact conference. In a fireside chat, Louis described UNFI’s new strategic focus on adding value for our partners, progress toward our sustainability goals, how we’re building an inclusive, winning culture – and more.?? ? Watch the video above to read key takeaways from the conversation, and head to our newsroom for the full story: https://lnkd.in/gibpQHXA #UNFI #Leadership #Grocery #Retail #Sustainability

As we continue to honor our military veterans at UNFI and throughout the U.S., we’re sharing some words of encouragement from our team to other service members in the civilian workforce. Hear their perspectives on the unique skills and strengths that veterans can leverage as they grow their careers.? #VeteransDay #Veterans #UNFI #Armedforces #service #Community

On Veterans Day, we give thanks to all our U.S. military veterans for their service and their sacrifice. We’re proud to have over 3,500 U.S. veterans on our UNFI team, who bring valuable skills, experiences, and perspectives that help us get Better Every Day and Win Together. We asked veterans across UNFI how their military service has helped them succeed in their roles and embrace our core values. Hear how their unique experiences are helping UNFI build an inclusive, high-performing culture where everyone can reach their full potential.? Click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gyPnmkdE #VeteransDay #Veterans #UNFI #Armedforces #service #Community

Thank you, Progressive Grocer, for hosting the Top Women in Grocery (TWIG) Gala tonight, which celebrates the inspiring women leaders in the North American food retail and grocery industries, including three of our own UNFI team members.? ? Congratulations to Angie Balian, Barbara Doyle, and Alexis Gibbs, PHR Gibbs! We appreciate all you do to create value for our partners, support our winning culture, and strengthen the communities we serve.? ? Swipe to read more about how these amazing women are helping UNFI get better every day.? #UNFI #TWIG #Grocery #leaders #retail