Kathy Bailey
Consumer Affairs
Buehler’s Fresh Foods
1401 Old Mansfield Road
Wooster, OH 44691
Phone: 330-804-1216
Email: kbailey@buehlers.com

Christina Melillo, Director of Center Store & Packaged Goods, has been promoted to Vice President of Merchandising for Buehler’s Fresh Foods

Wooster, OH – November 2, 2023
Christina Melillo, Director of Center Store & Packaged Goods, has been promoted to Vice President of Merchandising for Buehler’s Fresh Foods.

In her new role, Christina will work closely with Store Operations to ensure the consistent and effective implementation of operational programs and innovative concepts. She will play a pivotal role in shaping and driving the strategic direction of Buehler’s Merchandising.
Over her tenure, Christina has shown a strong dedication to Buehler’s Fresh Foods and has been influential in our Merchandising efforts. She began her Buehler’s career in 1989 at our Medina Forest Meadows location. In 1997, she entered the management training program where she had the opportunity to work at several locations. Christina was later promoted into the Office Merchandising team as a Non-Foods and Grocery Merchandiser in 2004. Then in 2019, Christina was promoted to her most recent role, Director of Center Store and Packaged Goods.

“Christina Melillo is and has been a key member of the Buehler’s Fresh Foods Leadership team for 34 years. Her work and efforts have contributed much to our ESOP. This promotion to Vice President of Merchandising is in recognition of her work and the manner in which she contributes to the team culture. We look forward to her continued contributions in her new role and I am honored to have Christina on our leadership team”, said Mike Davidson, Buehler’s Fresh Foods President and Chief Executive Officer.

About Buehler’s Fresh Foods
Buehler’s Fresh Foods was founded in 1929 by E.L. Buehler and his wife, Helen. In 2017, Buehler’s went through a management buyout and formed an ESOP. Buehler’s operates 14 supermarkets, 8 liquor agencies, outside catering, coffee shops, and a food truck named Ferris. Buehler’s is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work. Buehler’s Fresh Foods is committed to environmentally responsible behavior, local sourcing of product and supporting the communities in which we operate. For more information visit www.buehlers.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Buehler’s Fresh Foods raises funds to support heart and brain health through the American Heart Association
Shoppers supported the life-saving work of the Association by donating at checkout

WAYNE COUNTY, OH October 17, 2023 — For the fifth year in a row, Buehler’s Fresh Foods joined the fight against heart disease and stroke by supporting the American Heart Association, a global force for healthier lives for all. From August 27 through September 23, Buehler’s participated in the Association’s fundraising campaign, Life Is Why™. The company asked customers to donate $1, $3, or $5 at the registers and raised a total of $53,994.80.

A check presentation took place at Buehler’s Fresh Foods at the Milltown location in Wooster (3540 Burbank Rd) on Wednesday, October 18th at 1:00 p.m.

“As an employee-owned company, we are passionate about the health of our community and our employees,” said Mike Davidson, CEO of Buehler’s. “Heart disease and stroke affects so many of our loved ones, and the American Heart Association truly makes a difference in the lives of people right here in Wayne County. This donation wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of our customers, and hard work of our employees, and for that, we are truly grateful.”

Buehler’s donation supports the 2023 Wayne Heart Walk and the dollars raised will help improve the health of people in Wayne County. Currently, more than 19% of Wayne County residents suffer from hypertension, another 30% have high cholesterol, and 36% of the population is obese. In addition, 37% of Wayne County residents have limited access to healthy food, and 36% of high school students use tobacco products (including cigarettes, chewing tobacco, and e-cigarettes).

“We are working hard to change these statistics,” said Lisa Wheeler Cooper, Executive Director of the American Heart Association in Northeast Ohio. “In the last year, in Wayne County, the American Heart Association provided blood pressure monitors to patients at highest risk, created blood pressure hubs in underserved communities and provided CPR, first aid and choking relief training in the community. All of that was possible because of donations like those through the Life is Why campaign.”

Donations through the Life is Why campaign also allows the Association to:
• Fund research that can improve the health outcomes of heart and stroke patients.
• Train more than 2.5 million high school students in CPR annually.
• Support local organizations working to improve health outcomes in under-resourced communities.

In addition to contributing to save lives through Buehler’s, donations can also be made directly to the American Heart Association at www.heart.org/lifeiswhywegive. To learn more about the Life Is Why™ campaign and other participating companies, please visit www.heart.org/lifeiswhywegive.

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About the American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. We are dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities. Through collaboration with numerous organizations, and powered by millions of volunteers, we fund innovative research, advocate for the public’s health and share lifesaving resources. The Dallas-based organization has been a leading source of health information for nearly a century. Connect with us on heart.org, Facebook, X or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1.

About Buehlers
Buehler’s Fresh Foods was founded in 1929 by E.L. Buehler and his wife, Helen. In 2017, Buehler’s went through a management buyout while forming an ESOP. Buehler’s currently operates 14 supermarkets, 8 liquor agencies, outside catering, coffee shops and a food truck named Ferris. Buehler’s Fresh Foods is committed to environmentally responsible behavior, local sourcing of product and supporting the communities in which we operate.

For Media Inquiries:
Jennifer McNeil, Communication’s Director, American Heart Association
330-219-0311, Jennifer.McNeil@heart.org

Buehler’s Fresh Foods hosts “Drive-Thru Soup Fundraiser” to benefit A Whole Community, Inc. 

Thursday, September 28, 2023 from 3:30-6:30 PM in the Buehler’s Milltown store parking lot

 

Buehler’s “Drive-Thru Soup Fundraiser” on Thursday, September 28, 2023 from 3:30-6:30 PM will offer a Soup Dinner (16 oz. soup, 2 dinner rolls, and 1 cider and spice donut) for $12.00.  Optional pottery bowls donated by Jack Rogers will also be available for an additional $12.00.  The proceeds from the event will assist A Whole Community, Inc. (AWC) with its Community Food Project.  AWC gathers fresh produce from local farms and delivers to local food pantries, free meal sites, and low-income neighborhoods. This is AWC’s seventh year in providing low-income individuals with access to nutritious, farm-fresh produce, which improves food security and their overall health. 

A Whole Community, Inc. (AWC) is a 501(c)(3) public non-profit organization that helps individuals, families, and communities transition to wholeness.  This is AWC’s seventh year operating a Community Food Project, which has four goals: 1) Reduce food waste, 2) Increase farm-fresh produce offered to needy individuals at food pantries, community meal sites, and low-income neighborhoods, 3) Increase nutrition, and 4) Assist local farmers with sustainability.

Over the past six years, AWC has provided 428,492 pounds of farm-fresh produce to those in need by delivering to 40 food pantries, meal sites, senior communities, recovery housing, and low-income neighborhoods. 

In 2022, AWC purchased 3,363 boxes of fresh, local produce, that weighed a total of 61,267 pounds from 37 farms.  AWC coordinated 32 community volunteers and summer youth workers who sort, organize, track and deliver the fresh produce. AWC delivered the farm-fresh produce to 40 food pantries, meal sites, senior communities, recovery housing, and low-income neighborhoods, serving over 4,000 individuals monthly for four months (Mid-June – Mid-October). AWC also provides recipes and nutrition education to encourage healthy ways to prepare the fresh produce to eat or freeze for future use. We are successful when low-income individuals have access to nutritious, farm-fresh produce, which improves food security and their health.

For more information or to give online to A Whole Community, Inc., visit www.AWCinc.org.

“Once again, Buehlers Fresh Food is showing their care for the community by hosting the 2023 Empty Bowls Drive Thru Soup Fundraiser. All proceeds will go to A Whole Community, Inc. to support our efforts as we deliver farm-fresh produce to those in need. I am grateful to Buehlers Fresh Foods for their ongoing support to our organization for the past six years.  I am also thankful for Jack Rogers, who continues to create and donate pottery bowls that are available for purchase at the event. We look forward to community members coming to this event, where they can stay in their car and drive through to purchase a delicious Buehler’s soup dinner and optional pottery bowl, while ultimately helping to feed others.” shared Karen Potter, Executive Director for A Whole Community, Inc.  For more information, visit AWC’s website: www.AWCinc.org

Jennifer Hudson, Marketing Director at Buehler’s said, “as a local, employee owned grocery store, we are committed to addressing the hunger needs in our local communities. We are able to fulfill that mission while doing what we’re best at by partnering with A Whole Community, Inc. and providing fresh, homemade food for the drive thru soup fundraiser. 

The event flyer is attached.

About Buehler’s

Buehler’s Fresh Foods was founded in 1929 by E.L. Buehler and his wife, Helen. In 2017, Buehler’s went through a management buyout while forming an ESOP. Buehler’s currently operates 14 supermarkets, 8 liquor agencies, outside catering, coffee shops and a food truck named Ferris. Buehler’s Fresh Foods is committed to environmentally responsible behavior, local sourcing of product and supporting the communities in which we operate.

BUEHLER’S FRESH FOODS THANKS CUSTOMERS FOR PARTICIPATING IN HARVEST FOR HUNGER CAMPAIGN
Wooster, OH – June 16, 2023

“Buehler’s would like to thank our customers and teammates in supporting this worthwhile cause. Being in the food business and living in the communities we serve, Buehler’s is invested in making sure everyone has enough to eat and we are proud to partner with the Akron Canton Foodbank in this endeavor” said Paul Stefaniuk, Vice President of Operations at Buehler’s Fresh Foods.

Buehler’s Fresh Foods raised $160,896, which translates into 643,000 meals, through our register campaign and fun employee contests. Everyone involved in this campaign recognizes the continued struggle for folks to put food on their tables due to rising food prices and how clearly vital the foodbank is to a multitude of families.
The entire Buehler’s team passionately worked together to make this campaign a success for the Foodbanks and all who benefit from their mission.

“Buehler’s Fresh Foods has been a significant partner of the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank and the Harvest for Hunger Campaign for many years,” said Dan Flowers, Foodbank president and CEO. “Their corporate social responsibility values continue to positively impact and make a difference in the lives of our neighbors all year-round. They’re committed to the wellbeing of our community and we are deeply grateful for their associates and customers’ support of local hunger-relief efforts.”

A few facts about the Foodbank:
The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank distributes food and other essential items through its network of more than 500 food pantries, hot meal sites, shelters, children and senior programs and other hunger-relief programs in Carroll, Holmes, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Tuscarawas and Wayne counties. Food insecurity affects 1 in 6 individuals and 1 in 4 children.

Buehler’s Fresh Foods has proudly supported the Akron-Canton Foodbank as a Harvest for Hunger participant for the past sixteen years. We want to do our part to end hunger in each of the communities we serve. Our partnership with the Akron-Canton Foodbank aligns with our corporate values and goals, hence our continued relationship. We are an organization committed to putting people first and this campaign is all about taking care of people in need in our communities.

About Buehler’s Fresh Foods
Buehler’s Fresh Foods grocery store was founded in 1929 by E.L. Buehler and his wife, Helen. The family moved the business in 1932 to Wooster, and, after four generations, grew to 13 stores serving the northeast Ohio market. In 2017, Buehler’s became an ESOP (employee stock ownership program) with the belief that selling to their own employees was the best way to assure the continuation of the innovative and creative spirit which made the chain a benchmark for independent grocers. Buehler’s Fresh Foods operates fourteen Buehler’s Fresh Foods supermarkets located in Wooster (2), Orrville, Wadsworth, Medina (2), Ashland, New Philadelphia, Dover, Jackson Township (Canton), Coshocton, Portage Lakes (Green), Galion and Massillon, Ohio. Buehler’s Fresh Foods is committed to environmentally responsible behavior, local sourcing of product and supporting the communities in which we operate. For more information visit www.buehlers.com.

Buehler’s Fresh Foods raises record funds to support heart and brain health through the American Heart Association

WOOSTER, OH November 1, 2022 — For the fourth year in a row, Buehler’s Fresh Foods joined the fight against heart disease and stroke by supporting the American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all. From September 18th through October 15th, Buehler’s participated in the AHA’s fundraising campaign, Life Is Why™. Life Is Why inspires consumers to celebrate their reasons to live healthier, longer lives – by giving. At the register, the company asked customers to donate $1, $5 or $10, raising a record $56,498.
“The generosity of our customers and the hard work of our employees is what made this campaign year a success,” said Mike Davidson, CEO of Buehler’s and co-chair of the 2022 Wayne Heart Walk. “We would like to thank our customers for contributing to this life-saving cause. By working together, we can make a difference in the lives of the people we know who are impacted by heart disease and stroke.”
Buehler’s donation supports the 2022 Wayne Heart Walk Campaign which has raised over $203,000 thanks to Davidson, co-chair Jen Kessel of Aultman Orrville Hospital and the 2022 Wayne Heart Walk Executive Leadership Team. The dollars raised allow the American Heart Association to continue to fund research that can improve the health outcomes of heart and stroke patients, train more than 2.5 million high school students in CPR annually and support the work of local entrepreneurs and organizations working to improve health outcomes in under-resourced communities.
More than 1,700 Wayne County residents died heart disease between 2014-2019. Currently, more than 30% of Wayne County residents have been diagnosed with high cholesterol, another 19% have high blood pressure, 36% are obese and 22% use tobacco – all health risk factors for heart disease.
“These numbers are staggering,” said Jenn Fortney, Senior Development Director of the Northeast Ohio Chapter of the American Heart Association. “But, the community, through the American Heart Association, is fighting back. This year, locally, the American Heart Association will provide nutrition education to elementary Wooster City School students, continue to provide blood pressure monitors and best practices for community loaner programs, and equip the Wayne YMCA and local schools with CPR training materials and curriculum for student training to meet state requirements. All of this is possible because of donations like those through the Life is Why campaign.”
In addition to contributing to save lives through Buehler’s, donations can also be made directly to the American Heart Association at www.heart.org/wayneheartwalk . To learn more about the Life Is Why™ campaign and other participating companies, please visit www.heart.org/lifeiswhy.

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About Buehler’s
Buehler’s Fresh Foods was founded in 1929 by E.L. Buehler and his wife, Helen. In 2017, Buehler’s went through a management buyout and formed an ESOP. Buehler’s operates 14 supermarkets, 8 liquor agencies, outside catering, coffee shops, and a Food Truck named Ferris. Buehler’s is proud to be recently Certified™ by Great Place to Work.About the American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. We are dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities. Through collaboration with numerous organizations, and powered by millions of volunteers, we fund innovative research, advocate for the public’s health and share lifesaving resources. The Dallas-based organization has been a leading source of health information for nearly a century. Connect with us on heart.org, Facebook, Twitter or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1.

For Media Inquiries:
Jennifer McNeil, American Heart Association Communications Director
330.219.0311 jennifer.mcneil@heart.org

Contact: Landre McCloud

Telephone: 330-682-8881 ext. 51 

Email:  landre@orrvillechamber.com

Website: www.orrvillechamber.com     

 

Home & Hardware by Buehler’s is Now Open

Home and Hardware by Buehler’s has officially opened and now Buehler’s Orrville is your one-stop shopping. 

Tuesday, October 4th the Orrville Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting to commemorate the opening of Buehler’s newest addition. 

The new section of Buehler’s offers plumbing, electrical, and painting supplies. It also has an expanded pet section, gifts, and seasonal décor. 

“As always, we are very glad to see a new business open its doors in Orrville,” said Mayor Dave Handwerk.  

“It’s great to see that Buehler’s has used this space to give Orrville shoppers another choice for hardware needs, from a hammer and nails to Red Rider gear and Christmas lights.”

The Home and Hardware area has convenience parking and entrance on Maple Street that’s open daily from 8 am to 8 pm. Purchases from the Home and Hardware throughout the day can also be made at the front registers. 

A Grand Opening sale runs through the month of October with giveaways every week and free gift with any purchase. See Buehler’s ad for special sales flyers. 

Karen Potter
Executive Director
A Whole Community, Inc.
PO Box 1978
Wooster, OH 44691
A Whole Community, Inc. Phone: 330-749-3715
Email: Karen948@gmail.com

Jennifer Hudson
Director of Marketing
Buehler’s Fresh Foods
1401 Old Mansfield Road
Wooster, OH 44691
Phone: 330-804-1263
Email: jhudson2@buehlers.com

NEWS RELEASE

Buehler’s Fresh Foods hosts “Drive-Thru Soup Fundraiser” to benefit A Whole Community, Inc.
Thursday, September 29, 2022 from 3:30-6:30 PM in the Buehler’s Milltown store parking lot

Wooster, OH – September 20, 2022 – Buehler’s “Drive-Thru Soup Fundraiser” on Thursday, September 29, 2022 from 3:30-6:30 PM will offer a Soup Dinner (16 oz. soup, 2 dinner rolls, and 1 cider & spice cake donut) for $12.00. Optional pottery bowls donated by Jack Rogers will also be available for an additional $12.00. The proceeds from the event will assist A Whole Community, Inc. (AWC) with its Community Food Project. AWC gathers fresh produce from local farms and delivers to local food pantries, free meal sites, and low-income neighborhoods. This is AWC’s sixth year in providing low-income individuals with access to nutritious, farm-fresh produce, which improves food security and their overall health.
A Whole Community, Inc. (AWC) is a 501(c)(3) public non-profit organization that helps individuals, families, and communities transition to wholeness. This is AWC’s sixth year operating a Community Food Project, which has four goals: 1) Reduce food waste, 2) Increase farm-fresh produce offered to needy individuals at food pantries, community meal sites, and low-income neighborhoods, 3) Increase nutrition, and 4) Assist local farmers with sustainability.
Over the past five years, AWC has provided 367,225 pounds of farm-fresh produce to those in need through food pantries, meal sites, senior communities, recovery housing, and low-income neighborhoods.
In 2021, there were 44 farms that provided 2,438 boxes of fresh, local produce, that weighed 52,266 pounds. AWC began offering farmers a choice to donate their produce for a tax-deductible receipt or to have AWC pay a portion of the produce cost to assist with farmer sustainability. AWC coordinated 33 community volunteers and summer youth workers who sort, organize, track and deliver the fresh produce. This produce was provided to 44 food pantries, meal sites, senior communities, recovery housing, and low-income neighborhoods, serving over 4,000 individuals monthly for four months (Mid-June – Mid-October). AWC also provided recipes and nutrition education to encourage healthy ways to prepare the fresh produce.

For more information or to give online to A Whole Community, Inc., visit www.AWCinc.org or like A Whole Community, Inc. on Facebook.
“I am very excited about the 2022 Empty Bowls Drive Thru Soup Fundraiser. I am grateful to Buehlers Fresh Foods for once again hosting the event and providing the food. I am also thankful for Jack Rogers for continuing to donate pottery bowls that are available for purchase at the event. All proceeds will go to support A Whole Community, Inc. as we deliver farm-fresh produce to those in need. We look forward to community members coming to this event, where they can stay in their car and drive through to purchase a delicious Buehler’s soup dinner and optional pottery bowl, while ultimately helping to feed others.” shared Karen Potter, Executive Director for A Whole Community, Inc. For more information, visit AWC’s website: www.AWCinc.org
Jennifer Hudson, Marketing Director at Buehler’s said, “as a local, employee owned grocery store, we are committed to addressing the hunger needs in our local communities. We are able to fulfill that mission while doing what we’re best at, by partnering with A Whole Community, Inc. and providing fresh, homemade food for the drive thru soup fundraiser.”
The event flyer is attached.
About Buehler’s
Buehler’s Fresh Foods grocery store was founded in 1929 by E.L. Buehler and his wife, Helen. The family moved the business in 1932 to Wooster, and, after four generations, grew to 14 stores serving the northeast Ohio market. In 2017, Buehler’s became an ESOP (employee stock ownership program) with the belief that selling to their own employees was the best way to assure the continuation of the innovative and creative spirit which made the chain a benchmark for independent grocers.
Buehler’s Fresh Foods operates fourteen Buehler’s Fresh Foods supermarkets located in Wooster (2), Orrville, Wadsworth, Medina (2), Ashland, New Philadelphia, Dover, Jackson Township (Canton), Coshocton, Portage Lakes (Green), Galion and Massillon, Ohio.
Buehler’s Fresh Foods is committed to environmentally responsible behavior, local sourcing of product and supporting the communities in which we operate. For more information visit www.buehlers.com.

BUEHLER’S FRESH FOODS
1401 Old Mansfield Road
Wooster, OH 44691

Contact: Jen Hudson
Director of Marketing
Phone (330) 264-4355 ext. 1016
jhudson2@buehlers.com
www.buehlers.com

BUEHLER’S FRESH FOODS NAMES DAVIDSON AND O’DONNELL TO THEIR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Wooster, OH – June 28, 2022
Buehler’s Fresh Foods is pleased to announce the appointment of two new board members, Mike Davidson, President and CEO of Buehler’s and Peter O’Donnell, CFO of Buehler’s.

“We are very excited to have Mike and Peter join the Board. Their appointments were unanimous both with our board and ESOP trustee” said Dan Shanahan, Chairman of Buehler’s. “Mike and Peter have been instrumental in the success Buehler’s has had since the company went through a management buyout and formed an ESOP in 2017. We look forward to their involvement on the Board”.

Said Davidson, “I am honored to become a member of the Buehler’s Fresh Foods Board and look forward to working with the Board members to further the success of our organization”. While with Buehler’s since 2016, Mike Davidson has held the positions of EVP of Store Operations, EVP of Sales and Marketing and is the current President and CEO. Previous to Mike joining Buehler’s, he worked for Price Chopper Supermarkets of Schenectady in several roles including Regional and Senior Vice President of Store Operations. Previous to Price Chopper, Mike worked with the Finast and Tops chains in a number of executive roles. Mike resides in Wooster, Ohio with his wife Joanna.

Said O’Donnell, “I look forward to working with the other members of the Board towards the advancement of our company.” Previous to joining Buehler’s in 2017 as CFO, Peter O’Donnell was with SpartanNash as the VP of Finance and Merger Integration. Pre-merger, he was the Chief Accounting Officer/Controller for Nash Finch. Previous to that, he held executive accounting and finance roles with Shopko Stores and Borders. Peter resides in Wooster, Ohio with his wife Carolyn.

Buehler’s Fresh Foods was founded in 1929 by E.L. Buehler and his wife, Helen. In 2017, Buehler’s went through a management buyout while forming an ESOP. Buehler’s currently operates 14 supermarkets, 8 liquor agencies, outside catering, coffee shops and a food truck named Ferris. Buehler’s is proud to be recently Certified ™ by Great Place to Work. Buehler’s Fresh Foods is committed to environmentally responsible behavior, local sourcing of product and supporting the communities in which we operate.

For more information, visit www.buehlers.com.

Pictured, left to right:Cheryl Kerr – Employee Experience Specialist/Community Relations, Buehler’s Medina River Styx location, Paul Stefaniuk – Buehler’s VP of Store Operations, Bonnie Wheeler-McElroy – Employee Experience Specialist/Community Relations, Buehler’s Jackson Township location, Matthew Taylor – Point of Sale, Buehler’s Jackson Township location, Jon Yentz – Store Manager, Buehler’s Jackson Township location, Leslie Genovese – Regional Director, Stark County Campus, Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, Dave Cleckner – Buehler’s Director of Operations

BUEHLER’S FRESH FOODS THANKS CUSTOMERS FOR PARTICIPATION IN HARVEST FOR HUNGER CAMPAIGN
Wooster, OH – June 3, 2022
“Buehler’s Fresh Foods would like to thank all of our customers and team members who went above and beyond this year in raising money for our community food banks during the Harvest for Hunger campaign. I’m proud to say that this year’s results were one of our best, since we started the campaign 15 years ago. We thank the Akron Canton Foodbank and their outstanding team who work hard to battle food insecurity every day.” Paul Stefaniuk, Vice President of Operations at Buehler’s Fresh Foods.
Buehler’s Fresh Foods raised $161,722.55, which translates into 648,000 meals, through our register campaign and fun employee contests. Everyone involved in this campaign recognizes the continued struggle for folks to put food on their tables due to rising food and fuel prices and how clearly vital the foodbank is to a multitude of families.
The entire Buehler’s team passionately worked together to make this campaign a success for the Foodbanks and all who benefit from their mission.
Cheryl Kerr, Buehler’s Community Relations & Employee Experience Specialist, said, “The store teams did an excellent job with register collections, theme days, raffles, $5 and $10 grocery bags and miscellaneous fundraising. A big thank you goes out to all our customers and employees for their donations and support during this year’s campaign.”
A few facts about the Foodbank:
The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank distributes food and other essential items through its network of more than 500 food pantries, hot meal sites, shelters, children and senior programs and other hunger-relief programs in Carroll, Holmes, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Tuscarawas and Wayne counties. Food insecurity affects 1 in 6 individuals and 1 in 4 children.
Buehler’s Fresh Foods has proudly supported the Akron-Canton Foodbank as a Harvest for Hunger participant for the past sixteen years. We want to do our part to end hunger in each of the communities we serve. Our partnership with the Akron-Canton Foodbank aligns with our corporate values and goals, hence our continued relationship. We are an organization committed to putting people first and this campaign is all about taking care of people in need in our communities.
About Buehler’s Fresh Foods:
Buehler’s Fresh Foods grocery store was founded in 1929 by E.L. Buehler and his wife, Helen. The family moved the business in 1932 to Wooster, and, after four generations, grew to 14 stores serving the northeast Ohio market. In 2017, Buehler’s became an ESOP (employee stock ownership program) with the belief that selling to their own employees was the best way to assure the continuation of the innovative and creative spirit which made the chain a benchmark for independent grocers.

Buehler’s Fresh Foods operates fourteen Buehler’s Fresh Foods supermarkets located in Wooster (2), Orrville, Wadsworth, Medina (2), Ashland, New Philadelphia, Dover, Jackson Township (Canton), Coshocton, Portage Lakes (Green), Galion and Massillon, Ohio.
Buehler’s Fresh Foods is committed to environmentally responsible behavior, local sourcing of product and supporting the communities in which we operate. For more information visit www.buehlers.com.

BUEHLER’S FRESH FOODS
1401 Old Mansfield Road
Wooster, OH 44691

Contact: Ron James
Director of Beer, Wine & Liquor
Phone (330) 804-1202
rjames@buehlers.com
www.buehlers.com

BUEHLER’S FRESH FOODS ANNOUNCES PLANS TO OPEN GALION LIQUOR AGENCY
Wooster, OH – May 10, 2022
Buehler’s Fresh Foods in Galion, Ohio, plans to open the Galion Liquor Agency in late spring.
The Galion Liquor Agency will be located in the Galion West Shopping Plaza just one door down from Buehler’s Fresh Foods grocery store.
Mike Davidson, CEO and President of Buehler’s Fresh Foods stated, “We appreciate the opportunity to continue our investment in Galion and the surrounding communities and look forward to bringing an additional service to our Buehler’s Galion supermarket customers. The City of Galion and Crawford County have been very welcoming to us.”
Ron James, Buehler’s Director of Beer, Wine and Liquor added, “We are proud to offer our customers the convenience of one-stop shopping. In addition to liquor, we will also offer a selection of snacks, sodas and mixers, glassware, barware, and premium cigars.
Buehler’s Galion Liquor Agency will include an assortment of over 300 beers and 400 wines. We offer a 10% discount when you mix and match six or more wines, and liquor agency customers may use their debit or credit cards. The hours of operation will be Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and closed on Sundays.

“For the second time in the last six months, Buehler’s Fresh Foods has shown confidence in the Galion area with the opening of a State Liquor Agency. Buehler’s fills a key vacancy in the Galion West Shopping Center and is part of making it as vibrant of a shopping location as I can remember” added Tom O’Leary, Mayor of Galion.

Buehler’s Fresh Foods was founded in 1929 by E.L. Buehler and his wife, Helen. In 2017, Buehler’s went through a management buyout and formed an ESOP. Buehler’s operates 14 supermarkets, 7 liquor agencies, outside catering, coffee shops and a Food Truck named Ferris. Buehler’s is proud to be recently Certified™ by Great Place to Work. Buehler’s Fresh Foods is committed to environmentally responsible behavior, local sourcing of product and supporting the communities in which we operate. For more information visit www.buehlers.com.