Wakefern Food Corp. and ShopRite Proudly Sponsor 2026 Special Olympics New Jersey Summer Games – Wakefern Newsroom

Wakefern and ShopRite continue nearly 40-year tradition of support through volunteerism, meals and $150,000 donation
Ewing, NJ (June 5, 2026) – Wakefern Food Corp. and ShopRite are proud to continue their longstanding support of the Special Olympics New Jersey Summer Games, taking place June 5–7 at The College of New Jersey.
More than 300 volunteers — including Wakefern team members, ShopRite associates and their families — will lend their time and energy throughout the event, continuing a nearly 40-year tradition at the games.
Over the course of the weekend, Wakefern and ShopRite will provide 18,000 meals to athletes, families and volunteers. Team members will also distribute snacks and help organize activities and giveaways for athletes and their families to enjoy between competitions.
During the recent ShopRite LPGA powered by Wakefern, ShopRite and Coca-Cola hosted the annual Special Olympics New Jersey Golf Clinic where ShopRite also announced a $150,000 donation to expand opportunities for athletes with Special Olympics New Jersey.
“Our relationship with Special Olympics New Jersey has been incredibly meaningful to our Wakefern and ShopRite family for decades,” said Mike Stigers, president of Wakefern Food Corp. “From cheering on athletes at the Summer Games to supporting year-round programs, it’s inspiring to see the joy, determination and sense of community Special Olympics New Jersey brings to so many. We’re proud to play a small part in helping these athletes shine.”
Wakefern Volunteers at the New Jersey Special Olympics
Wakefern Volunteers at the New Jersey Special Olympics
The event kicks off Friday, June 5, with the 43rd annual Law Enforcement Torch Run, which raises awareness and funds for the Special Olympics movement. The torch will stop at nearly 50 ShopRite locations across New Jersey, where associates will provide refreshments for participants.
Through food donations, volunteerism and ongoing community initiatives, Wakefern and ShopRite remain deeply committed to supporting the communities they serve.
About ShopRite ShopRite is the registered trademark of Wakefern Food Corp., a retailer-owned cooperative based in Keasbey, NJ, and the largest supermarket cooperative in the United States. With hundreds of stores across New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware and Maryland, ShopRite serves millions of customers each week. Through its ShopRite Partners In Caring program, the company has donated $65 million to food banks supporting more than 2,500 charities since 1999. As title sponsor of the ShopRite LPGA Classic Presented by Acer, ShopRite has donated $47 million to local organizations, hospitals and community groups. For more information, visit www.ShopRite.com.
About Wakefern Food Corp.
From a small, local cooperative that began with eight grocery store owners, Wakefern Food Corp. has grown into the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States. Founded in 1946, the cooperative is made up of members who today independently own and operate hundreds of supermarkets under the ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, The Fresh Grocer, Dearborn Market, Gourmet Garage, Fairway Market, Di Bruno Bros., and Morton Williams banners in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island. For more information, please visit www.wakefern.com

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