National Supermarket Employee Day - February 22nd
Wed Feb 22nd

National Supermarket Employee Day

Supermarket employees are a vital component of our supply chain and community. Employees at every level are valued on Supermarket Employee Day, which is why Supermarket Employee Day on February 22nd is a time for the food industry to honor employees at every level.

All around the country, supermarket employees help feed families and enrich lives. These employees help ensure that the products we need are available every day from every shipment ordered and received to every shelf stocked. They produce, dry goods, baked dishes, frozen foods, and so much more.

Nearly 6 million workers in the United States make up our country's $800 billion food industry workforce. Supermarket employees have consistently sought to improve each customer's health and well-being, while still facing unprecedented challenges. In a bold redefinition of customer service and community outreach, these employees have met and exceeded any challenge they have faced, with the result of the American public's encouragement, compassion, dedication, and leadership in a bold newefinition of customer service and community outreach. Those employees have met and exceeded any challenge they have faced.

Staff from all around the country are recognized for their contributions and efforts to promote the food industry and our communities.

How to celebrate #supermarketemployeeday on ad hoc basis.eday's #supermarketemplodeemployeeday

Market employees are lauded at every level on the day. At your supermarket, join local celebrations. Encourage state and local officials to proclaim the day. The day has come. To express your appreciation, you should participate in social media campaigns. It's also a day for supermarkets to shine the spotlight on their amazing employees..

When you post on social media, honor your supermarket hero by using #SupermarketEmplodeeDay.

The national supermarket employee day is the first national supermarket employee day in history

In 2021, FMI – the Food Industry Association (FMI) announced the first National Supermarket Employee Day to honor Supermarket Heroes with national recognition. They are heroes. The first observance attracted the participation of virtually every form and degree of FMI membership around the world. In addition, eleven states have issued proclamations. Local and national news covering events around the country were also included in media coverage, as well as local and national newspapers focusing events around the country.