KEENE, N.H., March 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- C&S
Wholesale Grocers, Inc., the largest wholesale grocery supply
company in the U.S., along with US Foods Holding Corp. (NYSE:
USFD), have partnered to combat job and food insecurities amid the
coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic's impact on the supply chain.
"We are very excited about our partnership with US Foods, which
will keep the food supply chain strong despite challenges resulting
from the COVID-19 pandemic," said Mike
Duffy, Chief Executive Officer, C&S Wholesale Grocers.
"We are taking the steps necessary to onboard and train members of
US Foods' workforce to ensure our warehouses are staffed and
deliveries are on the road, enabling families access to food across
the country."
US Foods, one of America's leading foodservice distributors,
partners with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice
operators to help their businesses succeed. However, increasing
restrictions imposed by the federal and state government in
response to the coronavirus are reshaping American's consumption
behaviors, resulting in more grocery purchases and significantly
fewer dine-out opportunities.
"We are proud to be working with C&S Wholesale Grocers as
their role in our communities increases in importance," said
Pietro Satriano, Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer of US Foods. "This partnership is an excellent
example of the ways in which we are leveraging our distribution
capabilities in new ways to support our nation's retailers and we
value this important opportunity."
The partnership will allow C&S Wholesale Grocers to
alleviate a potential worker shortage stemming from increased food
retail demands, while transferring US Foods personnel to similar
job functions wherein demand is lacking in the foodservice
industry.
"For more than 100 years, it has been our mission to keep
communities fed. We are vigilantly monitoring this situation around
the clock and are in constant communication with government
authorities and industry associations to ensure that we are doing
everything possible to make sure everyone has access to food," said
Duffy. "We're thankful to have members of the US Foods team join us
in keeping operations moving and store shelves stocked."
About C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc.
C&S
Wholesale Grocers, Inc. is the largest wholesale grocery supply
company in the U.S. and the industry leader in supply chain
innovation. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery
stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more
than 7,700 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases
and institutions with over 137,000 different products. We are an
engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact
our communities. To learn more, please visit www.cswg.com.
About US Foods
US Foods is one of America's great food
companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with
approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help
their businesses succeed. With 28,000 associates and more than 70
locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and
innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce,
technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in
Rosemont, Ill., and generates more
than $28 billion in annual revenue.
Visit usfoods.com to learn more.
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