Community Health and Wellness
We support local communities through our offerings and strong outreach programs.
Our mission is to nourish underserved communities, foster health, well-being, and local empowerment.
In 2024, Heritage donated food valuing $4.8 Million
Strong Ties Within Communities
Cardenas, Tony’s and El Rancho have charitable foundations and community outreach programs. In 2024, the foundations provided $700k to organizations that advance health, children’s well-being, hunger relief, and education. 100% of Cardenas, Tony’s, and EL Rancho’s store locations have food donation programs in place.
Ethnic Food Offerings
Heritage ensures local tastes and preferences are identified and provides Hispanic and ethnic offerings that honor diverse cultural traditions which are often unavailable locally.
75% of customers surveyed say it is very important to have authentic ethnic foods available when shopping for groceries.
Increased Access to Nutritious Foods
Heritage’s stores offer a wide variety of produce and sell significantly more produce relative to peers. Heritage is dedicated to increasing produce sales over the next five years.
Supporting Local Development
87% of employees are hired from local neighborhoods, which supports the local economic development of communities.