LUFKIN, TEXAS (January 14, 2026)… The Brookshire Brothers Charitable Foundation brought together nonprofit leaders, educators and community partners in Lufkin on Wednesday for a celebration centered on one shared goal: strengthening the communities Brookshire Brothers proudly serves.
During its annual check presentation ceremony, the Foundation awarded a total of $146,200 in grant funding to 70 nonprofit organizations and educational foundations throughout Texas and Louisiana. Reflecting the Foundation’s commitment to expanding its reach, 21 of this year’s organizations were first-time grant recipients.
The Brookshire Brothers Charitable Foundation (BBCF), a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to advancing the mission and values of Brookshire Brothers, Inc, strategically supports initiatives that address food insecurity, education, and the overall health and wellbeing of local communities.
“For more than a century, Brookshire Brothers has believed that strong communities are built through care, compassion and meaningful investment,” said Melissa Crager, Public Relations & Corporate Responsibility Manager, Brookshire Brothers. “We are continually inspired by the passion and impact of these organizations, and we are honored to help fuel the important work they do every day.”
In addition to the company’s ongoing charitable efforts, the Foundation provides larger-scale annual grants made possible through the generous support of Brookshire Brothers’ vendor partners. Over the past two decades, those partnerships have helped the Foundation distribute more than $2 million to nonprofit organizations working at the grassroots level.
“The Charitable Foundation was established as a natural extension of Brookshire Brothers, carrying forward and strengthening our legacy of service that has long been at the heart of our organization,” Crager said.
The annual grant ceremony serves not only as a moment of recognition, but as a reminder of the collective power of partnership — bringing together businesses, nonprofits and community leaders to create lasting, positive change.
ABOUT BROOKSHIRE BROTHERS
Brookshire Brothers is a 100% employee-owned, community-centered grocer based in Lufkin, Texas. Founded in 1921, this regional grocery chain operates nearly 120 locations that stretch west to the Texas Hill Country and east to Lake Charles, Louisiana. Though its focus remains on traditional grocery and pharmacy, Brookshire Brothers has complimentary formats that include fuel and tobacco operations, coffee shops and event venues. Brookshire Brothers is committed to quality and service in its stores and is known for its good people who sell good food and do good deeds in the communities they serve. https://www.brookshirebrothers.com/
Contact: Melissa Crager – Public Relations and Corporate Responsibility Managermcrager@brookshirebros.com O: 936.634.8155 ext. 4344C: 936.676.7555