General Questions

What is Stater Bros. Charities?

Stater Bros. Charities is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that supports critical needs in the communities where Stater Bros. Markets employees live and work.

Stater Bros. Charities is the philanthropic arm for Stater Bros. Markets and funds local organizations and causes that benefit hunger relief, children’s well-being, education, health, help for our nation’s veterans and active service members, and pet well-being.

What communities do you serve?

Stater Bros. Charities supports communities where Stater Bros. Markets operates which include San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange, Los Angeles, San Diego, Kern and Ventura counties.

How do you raise funds?

Stater Bros. Charities raises funds through various events and in-store campaigns throughout the year. Funds are collected online or at the checkstands through donation cards and coin canisters located at any Stater Bros. Market location.

Are your funds connected to Stater Bros. Markets sales?

No, Stater Bros. Charities revenue is generated strictly through donations from our valued customers, loyal employees, and supplier friends.

Where does the money go?

All money donated to Stater Bros. Charities goes directly back into the communities served by Stater Bros. Markets.

Grant Questions

What causes does Stater Bros. Charities support?

We support nonprofit organizations whose mission is aligned with our initiatives:

Hunger relief
Children’s well-being
Education
Health
Help for veterans and active service members
Pet well-being

Does Stater Bros. Charities accept grant requests?

Yes, we accept and review grant applications throughout the year.

Who is eligible to apply?

Stater Bros. Charities accepts applications from organizations that provide services in the local communities served by Stater Bros. Markets. For eligibility, visit our grant funding guidelines.

How do I apply?

All eligible organizations must submit an application. To apply, visit our grant funding guidelines.

What is a typical grant amount?

Grants typically range from $500 to $2,500.

How soon should I expect a response?

Organizations can generally expect to receive a response within 90 days of submitting the grant application and supporting documents.

Can I apply for more than one grant from Stater Bros. Charities?

We typically limit our funding to once per 12-month period.

Does Stater Bros. Charities donate food or gift cards?

No, grant funding is only available through Stater Bros. Charities. Requests for in-kind donations (product and gift cards) should be addressed to your local Stater Bros. Market Store Manager.

My organization is based in a community you serve, but our work is in Arizona. Can I still apply for a grant?

Unfortunately, no. All nonprofits and programs must serve people in our communities.

Do you provide seed money?

No, Stater Bros. Charities only funds programs and services that have been established for at least one year.

Does Stater Bros. Charities donate to individuals?

No, we only donate to nonprofit organizations.

I'm running a race and looking for sponsors. Can Stater Bros. Charities sponsor me?

No, Stater Bros. Charities does not sponsor individuals.

Who should I contact if I have additional questions?

Please feel free to email us at charities@staterbros.com.