salute 2 service receives $169,100 Grant
from ACME Markets Foundation
to Combat Veteran Hunger
Bucks County, PA [October 9, 2025] – Salute 2 Service Inc. is proud to announce the receipt of a $169,100 grant from ACME Markets Foundation. This significant funding will support "Operation No Vet Left Hungry," a new initiative designed to expand food distribution and fight food insecurity among veterans and their families in Bucks County.
About the Grant and Program
The grant, provided through the ACME Markets Foundation's Nourishing Neighbors Program, will allow Salute 2 Service to establish a second food distribution location in Lower Bucks County. This area is home to an estimated 64% of all Bucks County veterans. "Operation No Vet Left Hungry" will also improve the quality and variety of food available to recipients by purchasing specialty items to complement existing donations, addressing specific ethnic, religious, and dietary preferences.
"We are incredibly grateful for this generous grant from the ACME Nourishing Neighbors," said Rodney Wyatt Salute 2 Service Founder and Director. "This funding is a game-changer for our mission. It allows us to double our reach, serving more at-need veterans, particularly those who have served since 1990. We'll not only provide more food but also better, more tailored options, ensuring those who sacrificed for our country get the support they deserve."
The program will also incorporate nutrition counseling and cooking education to help veterans make the most of the food they receive, improving their overall quality of life.
About Salute 2 Service Inc.
Founded in 2013 by a veteran with the mission to "Leave no Veteran Behind," Salute 2 Service is a full-service veterans outreach and support organization for Bucks County. We provide a crucial helping hand to address the disproportionate challenges veterans and their families face, including food insecurity, homelessness, mental health struggles, and unemployment. Through dedicated Outreach & Assistance programs, we connect veterans with vital resources such as food, clothing, shelter, VA benefits, and job assistance, bridging the gap between their needs and available government support. For more information, visit www.salute2service.org.
About ACME Markets
ACME Markets began in 1891 when two friends, Samuel Robinson and Robert Crawford, opened a small neighborhood grocery store in South Philadelphia, emphasizing quality products, low prices, and friendly service. 134 years later, ACME remains dedicated to providing a high-quality grocery experience that our customers have come to expect. Today, ACME operates 160 stores in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Delaware, and Maryland, employing over 18,000 associates. During 2024, ACME and ACME Markets Foundation locally donated more than $3 million in financial support and over 3 million pounds of food. The company and its associates remain committed to the communities they serve. For more information, visit www.acmemarkets.com.
ACME Markets is a part of the Mid-Atlantic Division of Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI). Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, with both a strong local presence and national scale.
ACME Foundation Contact: Dana Ward, Director, Community & Public Affairs
Salute 2 Service Contact:
Todd Stauffer, Marketing Director: [email protected]
Rodney Wyatt, Founder & Director
email: [email protected]
Office: 267-554-7956 | Director: 570-916-4695
