DALLAS, June,  2009 – Save-A-Lot food stores, the nation’s leading extreme-value grocery chain has just opened a new store in South Central Dallas serving as the catalyst for redevelopment in the area. The store, which is completely new construction, replaces an abandoned theater and is located at 2639 South Lancaster. An official “dollar-cutting” ceremony will kick-off the grand opening celebration at the store on Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at 10:00 a.m.

Special guests, Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert and Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Dwaine R. Caraway will participate in a “break-through” shopping cart event complete with a timed race through the store to grab groceries to benefit the North Texas Food Bank and local families in need.

“We are delighted with the new Save-A-Lot store in our community,” says Deputy Mayor Pro Tem, Dwaine R. Caraway. “Corporate commitment such as this is vital to the redevelopment of our South Central Dallas neighborhood. This new store has spurred a facelift of an entire strip mall. Now it is time for other businesses to follow Save-A-Lot’s lead so that our neighbors have easy access to all basic goods and services.”

“Save-A-Lot is dedicated to supporting the communities of Dallas-Fort Worth with the opening of new food stores in neighborhoods where they are needed most, often in communities ignored or abandoned by conventional grocery chains,” said Rick Meyer, Vice President of Market Development for Save-A-Lot. “This new Save-A-Lot store fulfills an important need with a bigger and better facility that provides budget-conscious, value-seeking shoppers with great food at great prices, in a community often ignored or abandoned by conventional grocery chains.”

There are 19 Save-A-Lot food stores in Texas with 11 of them in the Dallas-Fort Worth market.  In addition, one of Save-A-Lot’s 15 distribution centers is located in Fort Worth, Texas. This store is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Local shoppers can expect to get excellent quality food and save up to 40 percent on their grocery bills.
Throughout the month of June Save-A-Lot consumers can have additional savings on their grocery bills right at their fingertips.  Guests who text, “SAVEALOT to 68247,” will receive a code for $5 off their next purchase.

Feeding Bodies and Investing in Communities

As part of its dedication to being a neighborhood grocery store and backing community organizations, activities and events, Save-A-Lot will make a 5,000 pound food donation to The North Texas Food Bank to assist in its efforts to feed families during this recession.

“We are very thankful for this much needed donation,” said Jan Pruitt, President and CEO of the North Texas Food Bank. “With so many families struggling to make ends meet during these tough economic times, commitments like this from dedicated partners such as Save-a-Lot will help provide 4,000 healthy meals for to families in need.”

Save-A-Lot also shares community commitment to the environment with efficient operations, reduction of excess and productive use of our resources. This includes operating 15 strategically located distribution centers which reduces fuel and energy costs. In addition, Save-A-Lot recycles paper, plastic, cardboard box and aluminum and supports a green culture with our associates in our offices, stores and distribution centers. Save-A-Lot is also committed to the procurement of locally grown produce in several distribution centers, reducing the impact of shipping product across the country and supporting local farmers.

About Save-A-Lot Food Stores
Save-A-Lot is one of the nation's leading extreme value, carefully selected assortment grocery chains, operating nearly 1,200 stores in 39 states from Maine to California. Serving more than 5 million shoppers each week, Save-A-Lot offers a savings of up to 40 percent less on groceries when compared to conventional stores. Customers enjoy savings on exclusive Save-A-Lot brands and national brands, plus USDA-inspected meat and farm-fresh fruits, vegetables and dairy, along with the most popular grocery and household items, including a full line of baby products. Save-A-Lot helps its customers live richer, fuller lives by saving them money and time through a smart, convenient shopping experience featuring great food, great prices and great people every day. For more information on Save-A-Lot or to locate a store, please visit www.save-a-lot.com.

About North Texas Food Bank
The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) is a nonprofit hunger relief organization that distributes donated, purchased and prepared foods through a network of feeding programs in 13 North Texas counties. The NTFB supports the nutritional needs of children, families and seniors through education, advocacy and strategic partnerships. Close the Gap is the NTFB’s 3-year initiative to unite the community to narrow the food gap by providing access to 50 million meals annually.
Founded in 1982, the NTFB is a certified member of Feeding American (formerly America’s Second Harvest-The National’s Food Bank Network). Last year 26 million meals were distributed. Each month agency pantries distribute food to more than 50,000 families and on-site meal programs serve 435,000 meals/snacks. Every dollar donated to the NTFB provides four meals for the hungry. Out of every dollar donated, 97 cents goes directly to hunger relief programs.