Health Insight Presented by Jewel-Osco Jewel-Osco hires local, sources local, supports hometown causes Grocery and drug stores, by their very natures, cater to residents. People generally do not travel far to purchase food and other staples They stay local in their neighborhoods, if ewel-0sco has been part of the Chicagoland community for 120 years, so the company understands the importance of regional loyalty i.e. hiring local people at all levels and purchasing from local vendors and farmers That is what their customers expect and it's a actice that shoppers value Local Is" initiative five years ago to emphasize stay so long." stake in the lives and livelihoods of Chicago- residents. They also try to reach out to Consequently, Jewel-0sco launched ts never stopped. It is cool to see so many people the fact that the grocery and drug chain has a But Jewel-Osco doesn't simply hire local in store, providing more choices for shoppers area residents, including employees, suppliers companies to obtain shoppers, according to Tina Marketing Director for Jewel-Osco. and to help other local firms prosper In fact, they are so proud of this practice that four years ago Jewel-Osco began highlighting For instance, last year company management reached out to local vendors ranging from of the business and now feature them on farmers to manufacturers to food product the stories of selected employees in all corners Tedc firms, inviting them to meet with company Some have served the company for 50 years advice as to how to get those items on Jewe and work as department manage drivers, cashiers and front-end clerks, and all of them have an interesting story to tell Osco shelves. About 80 of those vendors accepted the invitation and spent time with company officials, Browen said. Most of our employees are lifers," Browen said. "They started working here at 16 and As a result, local products ranging from Payton Coffee to Vienna Beef products, bakery oods, Fair Life Dairy, Goode Foods, beans ruit, veggies and baby food proudly grace the shelves of Jewel-Osco stores throughout the Beyond patronizing local food and product producers and hiring residents, Jewel -0sco boosts its hometown by sponsoring virtually every professional sports team in the vicinity and it contributes to scores of local charities and causes including Special Olympics Illinois, Misericordia Heart of Mercy Home, USO of llinois and Indiana and the three local food banks. Jewel-Osco customers are also invited to personally contribute to a different designated charity each month with the register campaigns. Finally, individual store managers may also choose to support "Local s" causes that are near and dear to their specific customers hearts and may not even be known to shoppers in the next community To find a location near you visit: jewelosco.com Health Insight Presented by Jewel-Osco Jewel-Osco hires local, sources local, supports hometown causes Grocery and drug stores, by their very natures, cater to residents. People generally do not travel far to purchase food and other staples They stay local in their neighborhoods, if ewel-0sco has been part of the Chicagoland community for 120 years, so the company understands the importance of regional loyalty i.e. hiring local people at all levels and purchasing from local vendors and farmers That is what their customers expect and it's a actice that shoppers value Local Is" initiative five years ago to emphasize stay so long." stake in the lives and livelihoods of Chicago- residents. They also try to reach out to Consequently, Jewel-0sco launched ts never stopped. It is cool to see so many people the fact that the grocery and drug chain has a But Jewel-Osco doesn't simply hire local in store, providing more choices for shoppers area residents, including employees, suppliers companies to obtain shoppers, according to Tina Marketing Director for Jewel-Osco. and to help other local firms prosper In fact, they are so proud of this practice that four years ago Jewel-Osco began highlighting For instance, last year company management reached out to local vendors ranging from of the business and now feature them on farmers to manufacturers to food product the stories of selected employees in all corners Tedc firms, inviting them to meet with company Some have served the company for 50 years advice as to how to get those items on Jewe and work as department manage drivers, cashiers and front-end clerks, and all of them have an interesting story to tell Osco shelves. About 80 of those vendors accepted the invitation and spent time with company officials, Browen said. Most of our employees are lifers," Browen said. "They started working here at 16 and As a result, local products ranging from Payton Coffee to Vienna Beef products, bakery oods, Fair Life Dairy, Goode Foods, beans ruit, veggies and baby food proudly grace the shelves of Jewel-Osco stores throughout the Beyond patronizing local food and product producers and hiring residents, Jewel -0sco boosts its hometown by sponsoring virtually every professional sports team in the vicinity and it contributes to scores of local charities and causes including Special Olympics Illinois, Misericordia Heart of Mercy Home, USO of llinois and Indiana and the three local food banks. Jewel-Osco customers are also invited to personally contribute to a different designated charity each month with the register campaigns. Finally, individual store managers may also choose to support "Local s" causes that are near and dear to their specific customers hearts and may not even be known to shoppers in the next community To find a location near you visit: jewelosco.com