PITTSFIELD, Mass. — More than 15,000 pre-packed food bags have been donated to local food banks and pantries this summer.

 

The donation is helping to meet increased needs during a time when some families may face more limited access to meals and added strain.

 

Between June 15 and July 5, 2025, shoppers at all Market 32 and Price Chopper locations purchased a total of 15,434 bags. These $10 food bags were each filled with the PICS-brand staples most requested by food assistance organizations, including elbow macaroni, peanut butter, canned chicken and tuna, soup, and kidney beans—versatile, shelf-stable ingredients that provide the foundation for healthy meals.

 

Each store selected a local hunger relief organization to receive the donations, ensuring that support remained close to home and directly served neighbors experiencing food insecurity.