Kroger is dedicated to supporting the communities it serves with a focus on ending hunger and eliminating waste. Through its corporate giving and the work of The Kroger Co. Foundation and The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation, Kroger directs over $300 million annually to partners and causes that align with its mission to feed families, build stronger communities, and bring the Zero Hunger | Zero Waste plan to life.
Kroger's grantmaking and charitable contributions are centered around supporting its Zero Hunger | Zero Waste impact plan, emphasizing the commitment to end hunger in communities and eliminate waste across the company. In addition to this central goal, Kroger also supports initiatives in key focus areas: Diversity & Inclusion, Health & Nutrition, Education & Youth Development, Disaster Relief, and fostering Stronger Communities. Their approach includes leveraging the Kroger Community Rewards program to facilitate fundraising for local organizations, allowing customers to link their shopping to support non-profits through daily purchases. Kroger offers various types of support such as cash donations, sponsorships, gift cards, and product donations, directed towards nonprofit organizations working towards making meaningful impacts in their communities.