Wegmans’ Stores Kick Off Companywide Check Out Hunger Scan Campaign Fall 2025

Wegmans’ companywide Check Out Hunger scan campaign runs from October 22 through November 29.
Customers can donate $1, $2, $3, $5, or any amount at checkout.
100% of the proceeds go to each store’s local Feeding America food bank.
More than 47 million people in the United States face hunger. This campaign raises critical funds for local food banks who help food-insecure families to fill in the gaps.

Since its inception over 30 years ago, the Wegmans Check Out Hunger scan campaign has raised nearly $55 million.

Rochester, N.Y. – Starting Wednesday, October 22, customers can help Wegmans Food Markets Feed it Forward during the companywide Check Out Hunger scan campaign. Through November 29, customers can donate $1, $2, $3, $5, or any amount at checkout, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to each store’s local food bank.

“Every dollar counts in the fight against hunger, and we can’t thank our customers and employees enough for helping fight food insecurity right in our own neighborhoods,” said Linda Lovejoy, Wegmans community relations manager. “This campaign not only provides our local food bank partners with funding as we head into the busy holiday season, but it also supports their programs throughout the year.”

According to Feeding America, more than 47 million people in the United States face hunger. The annual Check Out Hunger campaign raises critical funds for the company’s 50 Feeding America food bank partners who provide year-round assistance to food-insecure families.

Wegmans has a long history of supporting local food banks through daily food donations and annual scan campaigns. In 2024, Wegmans donated more than 36.6 million pounds of food, and its customers raised more than $4.1 million through its annual scan campaigns. Since its inception over 30 years ago, the Wegmans Check Out Hunger scan campaign has raised nearly $55 million. Learn more about Wegmans community giving here.

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is a regional supermarket chain with 114 stores located along the east coast. The family company, recognized as an industry leader and innovator, celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2016. Wegmans has been named one of the ‘100 Best Companies to Work For?’ by Fortune? for 28 consecutive years, ranking #6 in 2025.