BJ's Wholesale Club Donates $1 Million To Support Local Groups
BJ’s Wholesale Club is donating more than $1 million to 70 community organizations that were nominated by company employees.
According to the retailer, recipients were chosen for their local impact in areas of hunger relief, education, and health and wellness. Selected charities across BJ’s footprint are receiving BJ’s Charitable Foundation grants of up to $50,000.
“BJ’s has a proud legacy of supporting the communities where we live and work,” said Bob Eddy, chairman and CEO of BJ’s Wholesale Club. “Our giving program honors our commitment to giving back and reflects the passion of our team members who care deeply about making a positive difference.”
Notable grant recipients include:
- Burlington Township Food Pantry (Burlington, N.J.): The grant will help expand food distribution, allowing the pantry to serve more families in need. BJ’s distribution center team members regularly volunteer to restock shelves and prepare food bags for families.
- Stewart’s Caring Place (Fairlawn, Ohio): Funds will support health and wellness services for residents of greater Akron who have been diagnosed with cancer. Club team members volunteer and personally contribute donations.
- Special Olympics Florida (Tampa, Fla.): The grant will provide much-needed sports equipment, facilities updates, and transportation to help athletes with disabilities thrive. A BJ’s club optical manager is actively involved, volunteering his time as a coach and mentor for his son’s softball team.
Since its inception, the BJ’s Charitable Foundation has awarded more than $37 million to non-profit organizations and schools.
