Empty Bowls 2024

Buehler’s Fresh Foods hosts “Drive-Thru Soup Fundraiser” to benefit A Whole Community, Inc. 

Thursday, September 26, 2024 from 3:30-6:30 PM in the Buehler’s Milltown store parking lot

 

Buehler’s “Drive-Thru Soup Fundraiser” on Thursday, September 26, 2024 from 3:30-6:30 PM will offer a Soup Dinner (16 oz. soup, dinner roll, and 1 bakery donut) for $12.00.  Soup selections: Chicken noodle, Clam Chowder, Chili, Broccoli noodle, or Vegetarian Vegetable. Optional pottery bowls and plates donated by Jack Rogers will also be available for an additional $12.00.  The proceeds from the event will assist A Whole Community, Inc. (AWC) with its Community Food Project.  AWC gathers fresh produce from local farms and delivers to local food pantries, free meal sites, and low-income neighborhoods. This is AWC’s eighth year in providing low-income individuals with access to nutritious, farm-fresh produce, which improves food security and their overall health. 

A Whole Community, Inc. (AWC) is a 501(c)(3) public non-profit organization that helps individuals, families, and communities transition to wholeness.  This is AWC’s seventh year operating a Community Food Project, which has four goals: 1) Increase farm-fresh produce offered to needy individuals at food pantries, community meal sites, and low-income neighborhoods, 2) Improve nutrition, 3) Reduce food waste, and 4) Assist local farmers with sustainability.

Over the past seven years, AWC has provided 501,498 pounds of farm-fresh produce to those in need by delivering to over 40 food pantries, meal sites, senior communities, recovery housing, and low-income neighborhoods. 

In 2023, AWC purchased 4,019 boxes of fresh, local produce, that weighed a total of 73,006 pounds from local farmers.  AWC coordinated 34 community volunteers and summer youth workers who sort, organize, track and deliver the fresh produce. AWC delivered the farm-fresh produce to 41 food pantries, meal sites, senior communities, recovery housing, and low-income neighborhoods, serving over 4,000 individuals monthly for four months (Mid-June – Mid-October). AWC also provides recipes and nutrition education to encourage healthy ways to prepare the fresh produce to eat or freeze for future use. We are successful when low-income individuals have access to nutritious, farm-fresh produce, which improves food security and their health.

For more information or to give online to A Whole Community, Inc., visit www.AWCinc.org.

“Buehler’s Fresh Foods has a history of caring for their community. We appreciate them hosting and providing the food for the 2024 Empty Bowls Drive Thru Soup Fundraiser. All proceeds will go to A Whole Community, Inc. to support our efforts as we deliver farm-fresh produce to those in need. I am grateful to Buehler’s Fresh Foods for their ongoing support to our organization for the past seven years.  I am also thankful for Jack Rogers, who continues to create and donate pottery that is available for purchase at the event. This year he created pottery plates along with his pottery bowls. We look forward to community members coming to this event, where they can stay in their car and drive through to purchase a delicious Buehler’s soup dinner and optional pottery bowl or plate, while ultimately helping to feed others.” shared Karen Potter, Executive Director for A Whole Community, Inc.  For more information, visit AWC’s website: www.AWCinc.org

Jennifer Hudson, Marketing Director at Buehler’s said, “as a local, employee owned grocery store, we are committed to addressing the hunger needs in our local communities. We are able to fulfill that mission while doing what we’re best at by partnering with A Whole Community, Inc. and providing fresh, homemade food for the drive thru soup fundraiser. 

The event flyer is attached.

About Buehler’s

Buehler’s Fresh Foods was founded in 1929 by E.L. Buehler and his wife, Helen. In 2017, Buehler’s went through a management buyout while forming an ESOP. Buehler’s currently operates 14 supermarkets, 8 liquor agencies, outside catering, coffee shops and a food truck named Ferris. Buehler’s Fresh Foods is committed to environmentally responsible behavior, local sourcing of product and supporting the communities in which we operate.

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Fathers Day Summer Grillin’ giveaway

Kraft & Buehler’s Father’s Day Summer Grilling Giveaway

Kraft & Buehler’s Father’s Day Summer Grilling Giveaway (the “Sweepstakes”) starts on June 15, 2022 at 6:00 am Eastern Time (ET) and ends on June 22, 2022 at 6 pm ET.

Who may enter: Open to legal residents of Ohio. 18 years or older. Void outside of Ohio and where prohibited. Buehler’s employees are not eligible to win.

How to Enter: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN Purchase does not increase chance of winning. Buehler’s customers will automatically receive one entry each time they make a purchase using their Buehler’s Advantage card at any of our stores. (Limit one entry per Advantage card per day) Alternate means of entry without making a purchase: Obtain an entry form at Buehler’s Service Center. Complete the form and return it to the Service Center by June 22, 2022 at 6 pm. ET. (Limit one entry per person per day) All entries become the exclusive property of Buehler’s (Sponsor) and will not be acknowledged or returned.

Prize: There will be a total of 14 winners – One winner at each of our stores. Each winner will receive: A Weber charcoal grill, Weber grilling tool set, 15.4 lb. bag Grillmark charcoal, 32 oz. btl. Grillmark lighter fluid, bottle each of Heinz ketchup, mustard, mashup & 1 pack of Kraft cheese singles, and a $30 Buehler’s gift card .

Odds of winning: The odds of winning are dependent upon the number of entries received.

Conditions: Winners will be drawn by July 15, 2022. Sponsor is not responsible for lost, late, misdirected, damaged, forged, mutilated, incomplete, illegal, or illegible entries. Winners will be notified no later than July 15, 2022 via email or phone using the customer’s contact information we have on file. Customers can keep their contact information up to date by stopping by the Service Center or registering their Advantage Card online at buehlers.com. By entering the Sweepstakes, winners grant Sponsor the right to publish respective winners’ names and photos.

Claiming Prize: Prize must be claimed within 72 hours of notification. Winners must respond with his/her name, address and phone number via email or phone. If a Winner has not responded within 72 hours, he/she forfeits their prize and a new winner will be chosen. By participating, entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules. All taxes, including federal, state, and local taxes, are the sole responsibility of the Winner. Winners List: For the names of the Winners, please send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Holiday Give-Away Sweepstakes, Buehler’s Fresh Foods, Attn: Marketing Department, 1401 Old Mansfield Rd., Wooster, Ohio 44691. All entrants will be subject to Buehler’s Privacy Policy: http://www.buehlers.com/privacy/ Sponsor: Buehler’s Fresh Foods, 1401 Old Mansfield Rd., Wooster, Ohio 44691. All rights reserved.

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Kraft Summer BBQ Giveaway

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Buehler’s Fresh Foods Harvest for Hunger Campaign – thank you to customers and employees

“Buehler’s Fresh Foods would like to thank all of our customers and team members who went above and beyond this year in raising money for our community food banks during the Harvest for Hunger campaign.  I’m proud to say that each one of our stores exceeded their goals and raised the most donations ever, since we started the campaign 14 years ago.  We thank the Akron Canton Foodbank and their outstanding team who work hard to battle food insecurity every day.”  Paul Stefaniuk, Vice President of Operations at Buehler’s Fresh Foods.

Buehler’s Fresh Foods raised $172,488, which translates into 689,952 meals, through our register campaign, fun employee contests, and food bins. Everyone involved in this campaign recognizes the continued struggle for folks to put food on their tables due to the pandemic and how clearly vital the foodbank is to a multitude of families.

The entire Buehler’s team passionately worked together to make this campaign a success for the Foodbanks and all who benefit from their mission. 

“Buehler’s Fresh Foods is a one-of-a-kind partner in the regional fight against hunger.  Their deep local roots and employee owners bring a sense of community and pride to their outstanding work and generous philanthropy” said Dan Flowers, President and CEO of the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank. “Throughout the pandemic, they have been courageous innovators in service that chains across the industry have modeled.  At the same time, Buehler’s staff and shoppers have raised an incredible amount of money in support of hunger-relief efforts.  When the story of this era in our history is written, the courage, ingenuity and deep sense of community exhibited by this exemplary partner in the fight against hunger will always be in the headlines to us at the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank.  Our deepest respect and thanks to everyone involved in the Harvest for Hunger Campaign at Buehler’s Fresh Foods. “

When asked about how this campaign was different from previous years, Lisa Teuscher, a Service & Facilities Manager, commented, “I believe many people are truly grateful for not having to stress about food; especially given the amount of media coverage that has been given to those struggling due to the ongoing pandemic.  This gratitude may have contributed to many people wanting to help others”.

“Our customers were happy to be helping take a bite out of hunger for those affected by the pandemic!”, said Service & Facilities Manager, JoAnne Vrtacnik.

Laurie Adrian, a Buehler’s manager, stated, “I believe people are feeling better about getting out as well as peoples’ generous spirit during Covid and helping those in need.”

A few facts about the Foodbank:

  • The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank distributes food and other essential items through its network of more than 500 food pantries, hot meal sites, shelters, children and senior programs and other hunger-relief programs in Carroll, Holmes, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Tuscarawas and Wayne counties.
  • The Foodbank’s eight-county region has seen an increase in the number of people facing food insecurity because of COVID-19. Food insecurity affects 1 in 6 individuals and 1 in 4 children.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic caused a significant increase in the number of people seeking emergency food assistance. 30 percent of families visiting a pantry within the Foodbank’s network were visiting for the very first time, meaning they’ve never needed to seek help before.
  • Distributed the equivalent of 27.4 million meals to the local community in 2020
  • Delivered more than 1,000 food orders directly to hunger-relief programs with the help of the Ohio National Guard, saving them valuable time and resources.
  • Made more than 12,000 deliveries directly to home-bound families and seniors in need through a cutting-edge partnership with DoorDash, United Way of Summit & Medina and CARE, the Cooperative Assistance & Relief Everywhere, Inc.

Buehler’s Fresh Foods has proudly supported the Akron-Canton Foodbank as a Harvest for Hunger participant for the past fourteen years. We want to do our part to end hunger in each of the communities we serve.

Our partnership with the Akron-Canton Foodbank aligns with our corporate values and goals, hence our continued relationship. We are an organization committed to putting people first and this campaign is all about taking care of people in need in our communities.

About Buehler’s Fresh Foods

Buehler’s Fresh Foods grocery store was founded in 1929 by E.L. Buehler and his wife, Helen. The family moved the business in 1932 to Wooster, and, after four generations, grew to 13 stores serving the northeast Ohio market. In 2017, Buehler’s became an ESOP (employee stock ownership program) with the belief that selling to their own employees was the best way to assure the continuation of the innovative and creative spirit which made the chain a benchmark for independent grocers. 

Buehler’s Fresh Foods operates thirteen Buehler’s Fresh Foods supermarkets located in Wooster (2), Orrville, Wadsworth, Medina (2), Ashland, New Philadelphia, Dover, Jackson Township (Canton), Coshocton, Portage Lakes (Green) and Massillon, Ohio.

Buehler’s Fresh Foods is committed to environmentally responsible behavior, local sourcing of product and supporting the communities in which we operate. For more information visit www.buehlers.com.

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