2010 News Archive

C&S Wholesale Grocers Donates in Response to Gulf Oil Spill

July 16th, 2010

After the explosion of the Deepwater Horizon offshore oil drilling platform, experts acknowledge that the thousands of barrels of oil leaking into the Gulf of Mexico each day represent the largest man-made environmental disaster in American history. As a responsible corporate citizen, C&S Wholesale Grocers is making charitable investments to help people, damaged ecosystems and affected wildlife on the Gulf Coast.Read more...

Local Youth in New York and California to Receive More Than 20,000 New Books Thanks to First Book and C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc

May 24th, 2010

C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. and First Book are pleased to announce the distribution of more than 20,000 new books to local children in two cities in need of additional educational resources: Newburgh, NY and Stockton, CA.Read more...

C&S Wholesale Grocers Releases 6th Annual Community Involvement Report

May 17th, 2010

C&S Wholesale Grocers is pleased to announce the release of its 2009 Community Involvement Report: C&S: Nourishing Change Strengthening Communities.

“Working here at C&S, with this amazing team, is one of the most rewarding experiences any CEO could ask for,” said Rick Cohen, Chairman and CEO. “My sense of pride grows even greater when I see our employees using their talents and skills to make a difference in their communities.”Read more...

C&S Names 2010 Volunteer of the Year: Maria Precht of Maryland

April 29th, 2010

In celebration of National Volunteer Week, C&S Wholesale Grocers is pleased to announce that Maria Precht is the company’s 2010 Volunteer of the Year. Maria is active with the Junior League of Annapolis, a nonprofit organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism and improving the community.Read more...

C&S Wholesale Grocers Helps Restore America’s Forests

April 14th, 2010

For the third year in a row, C&S Wholesale Grocers is helping The Conservation Fund’s Go Zero® program restore native forests for wildlife by offsetting the annual carbon dioxide emissions of its corporate headquarters buildings (including the estimated roundtrip commutes of its employees) and a percentage of two warehouse facilities. This year, C&S will support the planting of almost 10,000 trees and the restoration of 33 acres at two Louisiana National Wildlife Refuges: Grand Cote and Lake Ophelia.Read more...

C&S Wholesale Grocers and Family of Companies Stand with Haiti

February 22nd, 2010

Keene, N.H. -- C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc., its employees, family of companies and business partners responded quickly and resolutely after the devastating magnitude 7.0 earthquake in Haiti on January 12, 2010. The C&S campaign STAND WITH HAITI has resulted in approximately $800,000 in cash and in-kind donations for relief and rebuilding efforts.Read more...

C&S Wholesale Grocers Helps Victims of Disaster in Haiti: Company Reaches Out to Humanitarian Organizations

January 19th, 2010

Keene, N.H. -- C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. is bringing urgently needed resources and expertise to Haiti after last week's earthquake. The company's humanitarian commitment includes donations of funds, food and medical supplies.Read more...

C&S Wholesale Grocers Awarded Business of the Year

January 7th, 2010

Keene, NH - C&S Wholesale Grocers has been named the Keene, N.H. Business of the Year. Hundreds of community leaders, business owners and executives gathered for the annual Keene Chamber of Commerce Gala, offering the company a standing ovation. The organization recognized C&S' outstanding contribution to the economic strength, health and social well-being of the area. Read more...

Search