Investing in the Community
Safeway believes in building a stronger and better community. One way we are able to give back is through our philanthropy. Just last year, donations exceeded $172 million nationally with $11 million contributed in the mid-atlantic region. The primary beneficiaries can be broken into three areas of need: cancer education, hunger relief, and health/human services. In the District of Columbia, Safeway donated thousands of dollars to charitable organizations in an effort to build a stronger community.
Donations to Washington, DC/Georgetown Charities and Organizations
Below is a list of some of the local organizations that Safeway has committed to helping in the community:
- Prevention of Blindness Society
- Georgetown University Hospital
- Rebuilding Together of Washington, DC
- Embassy of Sweden
- Bright Beginnings
- Jackson Art Center
- Our Lady of Victory School
- Howard Public Interest Law Society
- Benjamin Stoddert PTA
- Washington Performing Arts Society
- City Collegiate Public Charter School
- Alexander Memorial Baptist Church
- Duke Ellington School of the Arts Alumni Association
Environment
Safeway’s commitment to a sustainable future makes us a leader in the industry. Whether it is recycling plastic bags to make decking material or converting its truck fleet to biodiesel fuel, the overall goal is to reduce the impact on the environment. All of our stores encourage cardboard and bag recycling as well as using renewable energy such as wind and solar to power our operations.