SpartanNash Supports Students, Strengthens Communities Through 2025 Our Family® Scholarship Program

Third annual scholarship program launches today and will award $5,000 scholarships to 15 students making a difference in their communities

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Food solutions company SpartanNash^® (the "Company") (Nasdaq: SPTN) today announced the launch of its third annual Our Family^® Scholarship program. This year, 15 students who are making a positive impact in their communities will each receive a $5,000 scholarship to support their educational journeys.

Open to shoppers and Associates who live in one of the states served by SpartanNash through its company-operated stores or an independent grocer customer, the Our Family Scholarship program recognizes and rewards individuals who embody leadership, compassion and a deep commitment to service in their communities. The scholarship is open to those pursuing undergraduate, graduate or vocational education, regardless of field of study.

"At SpartanNash, one of our Core Capabilities is People, and through the Our Family Scholarship program, we can support students who give generously of themselves to build stronger communities," said SpartanNash Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Erin Storm. "These scholarships represent more than financial support—they're a celebration of what unites us: compassion, dedication and a drive to make a difference."

Applications for the 2025 Our Family Scholarship will be accepted from May 1 through Aug. 31, 2025. Selected recipients will receive funding for use during the Spring 2026 semester. Scholarship funds can be applied to a wide range of accredited institutions, including two- and four-year colleges, trade schools and other secondary education programs.

Past recipients have led impactful initiatives such as food drives, environmental restoration, youth mentorship and healthcare advocacy. In 2024, scholarship winners across the country demonstrated the powerful role young leaders play in creating stronger communities.

"I am so honored to have received this scholarship from Our Family," said Nathan Sparshu, a past Our Family Scholarship recipient. "It brings me a lot of happiness to know that this brand gives back to students like me so I can spend my time giving back to the various communities that I am a part of."

Our Family is the flagship private brand distributed exclusively by SpartanNash. Rooted in the brand's pillars of community and connection, the scholarship program underscores its commitment to nurturing future leaders and uplifting the communities it serves. To learn more about past winners or to submit a 2025 application, visit: ourfamilyfoods.com/scholarships.

About SpartanNash
SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. Committed to fostering a People First culture, the SpartanNash family of Associates is 20,000 strong. SpartanNash operates two complementary business segments – food wholesale and grocery retail. Its global supply chain network serves wholesale customers that include independent and chain grocers, national retail brands, e-commerce platforms, and U.S. military commissaries and exchanges. The Company distributes products for every aisle in the grocery store, from fresh produce to household goods to its OwnBrands, which include the Our Family^® portfolio of products. On the retail side, SpartanNash operates nearly 200 brick-and-mortar grocery stores, primarily under the banners of Family Fare, Martin's Super Markets and D&W Fresh Market, in addition to dozens of pharmacies and fuel centers with convenience stores. Leveraging insights and solutions across its segments, SpartanNash offers a full suite of support services for independent grocers. For more information, visit spartannash.com.

CONTACT:
Adrienne Chance
SVP and Chief Communications Officer
SpartanNash
[email protected] 

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