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United Natural Foods Celebrates 50 Years of Partnership and Purpose

  • UNFI Foundation launches "50 for 50" initiative to award $2 million in grants to 50 nonprofits across all 50 U.S. states in 2026.
  • The initiative honors UNFI's 50th anniversary & aims to strengthen local food systems in the U.S. & Canada.
  • Food Finders, a Southern California nonprofit, received the first "50 for 50" grant of $10,000 at UNFI's Spring & Summer Selling Show in Long Beach, Calif.
  • UNFI CEO Sandy Douglas, Co-Founder Michael Funk, & Foundation Chair Matt Echols presented the initial grant to address food insecurity.
  • Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op & Lundberg Family Farms received the Michael Funk Legacy Award for their long-term commitment to sustainability & innovation.
  • The West Spring & Summer Selling Show in Long Beach connected over 1,700 retail representatives with 1,800 supplier brands.
  • UNFI plans to host its Central/East Spring & Summer Show on February 11-12, 2026, in Orlando, Fla.
  • UNFI serves as North America's premier grocery wholesaler, delivering products to more than 30,000 locations throughout North America.