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Market 32 and Price Chopper Present $303,965 to St. Peter’s Hospital ALS Regional Center

Price Chopper — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:52:24 +0000

Market 32 and Price Chopper Present $303,965 to St. Peter's Hospital ALS Regional Center

Schenectady, N.Y., November 20, 2025–Market 32 and Price Chopper today presented a check for $303,965 to the St. Peter’s Hospital ALS Regional Center Lewis Golub MDA/ALS Clinic in Albany, NY. The funds—which will directly support patients diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)— were raised at the company’s annual Lewis Golub Memorial ALS Golf Classic on September 25 at Van Patten Golf Club in Clifton Park, NY.

“The ALS Center embodies the values that guided Lewis Golub and our company for generations—service, compassion, and a commitment to improving lives,” said Blaine Bringhurst, president of Market 32 and Price Chopper. “Our annual golf outing is more than a fundraiser; it’s a way for our teammates, partners, and community to honor his legacy and strengthen the Center’s vital work. We’re thrilled with the results of this fundraiser and the cumulative support that Market 32 and Price Chopper have helped provide to those living with ALS and their families.”

St. Peter’s Hospital ALS Regional Center provides a comprehensive, specialized blend of services and resources to patients diagnosed with ALS, sometimes referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Since its inception in 2020, the annual golf event has raised over $1,127,500 for the ALS Clinic.

“We are profoundly grateful to Market32 and Price Chopper for their generous support of St. Peter’s ALS Center,” said Peter Semenza, vice president of philanthropy for St. Peter’s Health Partners. “Their commitment to philanthropy plays a crucial role in enhancing the quality of care for individuals living with Lou Gehrig’s disease. Together, we are making strides in St. Peter’s mission to provide compassionate support and innovative treatments for those affected by ALS.”

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New Plush Hamsters Dressed to Impress are Scurrying into Market 32 and Price Chopper

Price Chopper — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:07:03 +0000

New Plush Hamsters Dressed to Impress are Scurrying into Market 32 and Price Chopper

Available for a limited time while supplies last, $3 from the sale of Gia the giraffe,
Kip the koala and Uri the unicorn will benefit Cure Rare Disease

Schenectady, N.Y. November 7, 2025 – Three new collectible plush hamsters, each dressed to delight in playful animal costumes, are available now for $10 each at all 129 Market 32 and Price Chopper locations. Perfect as affordable and adorable gifts this holiday season, these soft, huggable plush friends are sure to bring smiles to all ages. Best of all, $3 from each purchase supports Cure Rare Disease, a nonprofit biotech organization developing individualized, life-saving genetic medicines for ultra-rare conditions.

Gia, Kip, and Uri are soft and cuddly, with big personalities:

Uri adores many animals, but his favorite is the mythical unicorn. Although this magical creature hails from ancient legends, unicorns are actually the national animal of Scotland and are believed to represent grace. While hamsters and unicorns may seem worlds apart, both are considered symbols of luck in certain cultures. Uri may have never seen a unicorn in real life, but with magic, anything can happen.

On a recent adventure to Australia, Kip had his very first encounter with a koala. While hamsters are considered exotic rodents, koalas are native to Australia and belong to the marsupial family. These cuddly creatures thrive on a eucalyptus-based diet, munching through nearly two pounds of leaves each day. Although hamsters and koalas are quite different, they do share something in common: both are nocturnal, meaning they’re most active at night and love to snooze during the day!

Gia is a proud member of the rodent family, but her favorite animal is the magnificent giraffe. Found in the Sub-Saharan regions of Africa, giraffes are the tallest land animals on Earth, reaching heights of up to 18 feet; that’s close to 36 times taller than a hamster like Gia! Despite their size difference, hamsters and giraffes share a surprising similarity. Both mammals are herbivores, meaning they munch exclusively on plants and greens. Gia might be tiny, but she’s mighty, just like her long-necked idol, the giraffe!

Market 32 and Price Chopper are proud to offer fun, affordable, and meaningful ways to make the holidays brighter—and make a difference in the process. Partnering with organizations like Cure Rare Disease reflects the company’s commitment to caring for the communities it serves and helping support their overall health and well-being. A small gesture can make a big impact — one heartwarming hamster at a time.

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Market 32 Cares: Community Initiatives 10/17/25

Price Chopper — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 13:17:23 +0000

Market 32 Cares: Community Initiatives 10/17/25

Saratogs Performing Arts Center

We are proud of our longstanding partnership with Saratoga Performing Arts Center and the programming we have been able to support since 1990. The Creative Connections Program is a free program for children in local youth organizations. Our support helps to provide lunch and snacks for all who attend. Children explore creativity through music, dance, theatre, and visual arts with the SPAC School of Arts faculty and special guest artists. Www.spac.org

Animal Protective Foundation of Schenectady

Throughout the years we have partnered with Animal Protective Foundation of Schenectady to support the important work they do in our community by providing low-cost spay and neuter services, community-based wellness clinics, a pet food pantry, and low-cost medical services to our communities’ furry friends. Serving as a shelter to help re-home abandoned or homeless animals, APF reminds us that pets are family too! www.animalprotective.org

Food Pantries of the Capital District

For over 10 years, our partnership with the Food Pantries of The Capital District has grown and supported important hunger initiatives in our community. We support the Healthy Food Delivery Program throughout the Capital District, which provides food delivery to local pantries, a food shuttle, and home delivery to those that are homebound. As the exclusive grocer of Capital District CANstruction, several internal departments collaborate to provide all the inventory for the structures that are developed by local architectural firms each year. After being showcased for the public, all food items are donated to the Food Pantries. (Last year was over 41,000 items!) www.thefoodpantries.org

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer-American Cancer Society

For over 20 years, we have supported Making Strides Against Breast Cancer and their walks in our marketing area. These walks have grown into the nation’s largest and most impactful breast cancer movement. Making Strides funds lifesaving breast cancer research and advancing health equity through essential programs. www.cancer.org

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Market 32 Cares: Community Initiatives 9/26/25

Price Chopper — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 13:02:59 +0000

Market 32 Cares: Community Initatives 9/26/25

Norman Rockwell Museum - Stockbridge, MA

Celebrating our 10th Anniversary and celebrating our Community Partners –

The Norman Rockwell Museum showcases true American illustration art to reflect and shape society, and advances enduring values of kindness, respect, and social equity portrayed by Normal Rockwell. The museum hosts various public programs, events, and provides educational resources for students.

For over 10 years, Market 32 and Price Chopper have supported the Norman Rockwell Museum to provide free entry for children 18 and under, ensuring the art of Normal Rockwell is accessible to all. www.nrm.org

Newington Little League - Newington, CT

Celebrating our 10th Anniversary and celebrating our Community Partners –

Market 32 and Price Chopper have been a proud supporter of Newington Little League for over 6 years. Each year our support contributes to operating costs so that each team in the league can play to their highest potential all while having fun! We share the belief that the power of youth sports is important in teaching life lessons and encourages our youth to build strong relationships with each other and with the community! www.newingtonll.com

Feed Our Vets - Utica, NY

Celebrating our 10th Anniversary and celebrating our Community Partners –

More than 130,000 veterans are homeless and hungry on any given night in America. For over 10 years, Market 32 and Price Chopper have proudly supported Feed Our Vets and their dedication to assisting our veterans and their families. Feed Our Vets provides meal assistance and resources specific to military members daily. With over 4 million pounds of food distributed since 2009, Feed Our Vets continues to be an essential organization to those who have and continue to serve. www.feedourvets.org

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PRICE CHOPPER/MARKET 32 PURCHASES FORMER SHOPRITE CAPITAL REGION ASSETS

Price Chopper — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 15:15:00 +0000

To further solidify its presence in the Capital Region, Price Chopper/Market 32 announced today that it has just finalized the purchase of the leases, store equipment and fixtures of the five former ShopRite stores in the Capital Region with a desire to expand its local fleet of Market 32 stores.

“Our Market 32 brand has been extremely well received and this gives us an excellent opportunity to expand our footprint in the Capital Region, provide our customers with the shopping experience they are looking for and our teammates with career growth opportunities right here in our hometown,” said Blaine Bringhurst, Price Chopper/Market 32 president, who celebrated the grand re-openings of the chain’s 39th and 40th Market 32s in Rutland and W. Rutland, Vermont last month.

While the company is still evaluating all its options, the plan is to convert the current ShopRite stores in Niskayuna and North Greenbush into Market 32s. The Slingerlands location, which sits directly across the street from an award-winning Market 32, will be marketed for sublease. As discussions with landlords in Albany and Colonie continue, decisions will be made about the future of those properties and the current Price Chopper/Market 32 stores which are located nearby in Westgate and Colonie Plazas. Current teammates will be prioritized in staffing whichever of the locations are ultimately occupied.

All told, the new Market 32 stores would create more options for customers, provide existing teammates with an opportunity to transfer to a more convenient location, and may create new opportunities once the stores open. Price Chopper/Market 32 does not intend to operate the gas stations.

“Price Chopper/Market 32 is excited at the prospect of growing scale right here in New York’s Capital Region, where we’ve been serving customers for more than 90 years. We have always been and will remain an employer of choice for our valued teammates. We are here to stay and will continue to invest in modernizing our stores, providing opportunities to our workforce, delivering an exceptional shopping experience to our customers, and supporting the community around us,” said Bringhurst.

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2023 Giving Tuesday Winners!

Price Chopper — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 14:00:00 +0000

The holidays are a beautiful time of year. While it is important to give thanks for all we have, the holidays are also a wonderful reminder to give back. Price Chopper and Market 32 are proud to participate in Giving Tuesday, which takes place on November 28th this year. All teammates received a nomination form for a charity they feel should be recognized if they chose. A committee member was selected to evaluate all nominations and pick a winner from each state where our stores are located (New York, Massachusetts, Vermont, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Pennsylvania). Each charity that was chosen received a $1,000 grant by the company!

Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 and is recognized as a global day of generosity. Giving Tuesday has grown into a global movement that encourages people to give back, volunteer, donate, and do good.

“It’s a simple idea: whether it’s making someone smile, helping a neighbor or stranger out, showing up for an issue or people we care about, or giving some of what we have to those who need our help, every act of generosity counts and everyone has something to contribute toward building the better world we all want to live in (Giving Tuesday).”

2023 Winners:

Veterans Miracle: Albany, NY

The Veterans Miracle Center mission is to “offer Veterans and Active-Duty Military Personnel real solutions that will enhance their lives. We seek to provide clothing, personal care and hygiene products, houseware items, ambulatory equipment, toys for their children and much more — and all goods and services are available free-of-charge to Veterans and their immediate household.”

Learn more here!

Project Just Because: Hopkinton, Massachusetts

Project Just Because “helps struggling families in their times of greatest need by supplying basic necessities including warm clothing, food and school supplies. We are dedicated to serving as many men, women and children as possible in a caring and dignified environment. As a conduit between those who want to give and those in need, Project Just Because fosters a stronger, more empathetic community.”

Learn more here!

COTS: Burlington, Vermont

The COTS organization “advocates for long-term solutions to end homelessness and provide emergency shelter, services, and long-term housing for people who are experiencing homelessness or are marginally housed.”

Learn more here!

Bread for Life: Southington, Connecticut

“The mission of Bread For Life is to provide food, fellowship and a sense of dignity to those in need.Our vision is accomplished by providing meals served daily in our kitchen, delivered within our senior community and also to our home-bound citizens, and to children in the summer.”

Learn more here!

Visions for Creative Housing Solutions: Enfield, New Hampshire

“Visions for Creative Housing Solutions, a 501c3 nonprofit, is the recognized leader in providing permanent, secure homes for Upper Valley adults with developmental and similar disabilities. With two existing locations, and a third under development, Visions’ model has proven to promote self-determination, autonomy, and independence by providing tailored support that helps residents grow and thrive.”

Learn more here!

Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge: Dallas, Pennsylvania

“We work every day to provide the very best care to the animals at our shelter. We happily take them in and care for them until they find a forever home, or for as long as they need us to. We work to understand the animals first: by learning their personalities and dispositions, and determining what makes them anxious or scared, we are able to effectively place them in environments that make them happiest.”

Learn more here!

We would like to thank all teammates who submitted an organization, and a huge congratulations to our six winners!

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Genesee Street Grand Reopening: Meet the Team!

Price Chopper — Thu, 18 May 2023 14:00:55 +0000

Did you know that our Genesee Street location recently became a Market 32? We are ecstatic about this new change, and have our incredible team to thank for all their hard work and efforts. We want to spotlight a few of these teammates for all they have done. Without further ado, let’s go meet the team!

Tim Turner, Store Manager

Tim started in the Grocery Store industry in 1998 as a bagger and has worked his way up to Store Manager over the years. Tim worked for Harris Teeter for 19 years in Charlotte, North Carolina, and The Giant Company for 3 years in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania before Joining Price Chopper in 2018. Tim is a very high energy store manager that engages with our customers’ needs by offering excellent customer service. Tim noted that best thing about working in the grocery store industry is to be there for your teammates, customers, and the community. Tim looks forward to meeting everyone on this great opportunity to bring Market 32 to Utica, NY and all the offerings and customer service to go along with it!

Katrina Kozlowski, Co-Manager

Having joined Price Chopper Supermarkets in 1998 as a cashier, Katrina has held many roles over her 24 years with the company. She has worked in several locations as a Customer Service Manager and has been a Co-Manager for the past 7 years. Katrina was a part of the Genesee Street Price Chopper when it opened in 1999 and is excited to be a part of the grand re-opening today.

Katrina was born and raised in Utica, NY and graduated from T.R. Proctor High School in 2000. She was part of the Young Scholars Liberty Partnership Program (YSLPP), which helped develop and motivate her to expand her education and career goals. She furthered her education by earning a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Fine Art, and a master’s degree in Studio Art.

Community involvement has always been a meaningful part of her life. She has volunteered with several different organizations throughout the community. She is happy to be a part of the Boilermaker 15K road race, and this year will mark her 21st year participating in the race.

Katrina advocates for the kind treatment of animals, and volunteers in her community giving back her time, talent, and treasure. She leads her teammates with the same compassion in her heart. She loves working in the diverse area she grew up in and is proud she can give back to her community.

Alem Dzebo, Center Store Team Lead

In our culturally diverse community, Alem is an asset to the Price Chopper/ Market 32 team. Alem moved to Utica, NY from Bosnia in 2003 with his family and quickly taught himself English. He has been with Price Chopper since 2008 and has succeeded in every position he has held. His ambitious, hardworking, and caring nature is what makes him a great leader. Being multilingual has allowed Alem to build a culturally diverse team which has created fresh ideas and perspectives.

Alem has a genuine gift for working with both his teammates and interacting with customers. People just adore him. His coworkers respect, appreciate and hold him in high regard. When customers need assistance from finding an item to diffusing a problem, Alem is always there with a smile.

Alem brings the same drive and determination when it comes to his community. He volunteers in several different organizations and loves to coach youth basketball and soccer.

Eh Wah, Front End teammate

Eh Wah moved to Utica, NY from Thailand with his family in 2005 he started with Price Chopper in 2015. Eh Wah doesn’t allow his hearing impairment to hold him back. Eh Wah is one of our star teammates! His drive and ambition sets the tone for the rest of the team.

Lara Johnson, General Merchandise

Lara started with Price Chopper in 2010. Her hard work and dedication sets her above the rest!

Sherry Lipinski, Assistant Team Lead Deli

Sherry started with Price Chopper in 1975. Throughout her 48 years with us, her talents and efforts have helped our success. Her performance is always top-notch! Sherry’s exemplary work ethic is recognized every day and is an inspiration to the whole team.

Nate Meeks, Pharmacy Tech

Nate moved to Utica, NY three years ago from Virginia and we have been lucky enough to have worked with him ever since. Nate exemplifies the meaning of customer service. He is a star employee that takes the initiative to go the extra mile, and always does so with a smile.

Nathan Broedel, Meat Team Lead

Nate started with Price Chopper in 2010. His talent and fierce ambition is what led him to become a master at his craft.

Be on the lookout for these all-star teammates when you check out the new Genesee Street Market 32. This store is located at 1917 Genesee Street Utica, NY 13501.

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Bring joy to those in need this Holiday Season

Price Chopper — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 21:27:50 +0000

Round up your change at checkout and help support the Salvation Army.

Price Chopper/Market 32 will match all donations, up to $5,000.

This holiday season, The Salvation Army expects to see a greater need for our services – more than any in recent history.

Unemployment rates are expected to be 10%-11%, and based on the increased service we’ve already provided this year due to COVID-19, we need resources to serve up to 155% more people with Christmas assistance.

COVID-19 has not only created a bigger need for us to fill, it has also decreased the number of traditional red kettles you’re used to seeing on street corners and at store entrances each Christmas season. In fact, we could see up to a 50% decrease in red kettle funds this year due to several factors, including:

Consumers carrying less cash and fewer coins
More online shopping, which means less foot traffic in shopping areas
Unemployment rates
Recent closures of some brick-and-mortar retail stores

For more information visit, www.salvationarmyusa.org

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Hunger in America is growing.

Price Chopper — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 02:31:33 +0000

More than 54 million people may face food insecurity because of coronavirus. Round up your change to support the fight against hunger.

According to the website of Feeding America, a United States-based nonprofit network of over 200 food banks that feed more than 46 million people:

Millions of children and families living in America face hunger and food insecurity every day.

Due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, more than 54 million people may experience food insecurity in 2020, including a potential 18 million children.
According to the USDA’s latest Household Food Insecurity in the United States report, more than 35 million people in the United States struggled with hunger in 2019.
In 2018, 14.3 million American households were food insecure with limited or uncertain access to enough food.
Households with children are more likely to experience food insecurity. Before the coronavirus pandemic, more than 10 million children live in food-insecure households.
Every community in the country is home to families who struggle with food insecurity including rural and suburban communities.
Many households that experience food insecurity do not qualify for federal nutrition programs and need to rely on their local food banks and other hunger relief organizations for support.

Hunger in America, Feeding America, www.feedingamerica.org/hunger-in-america.

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