For more than 70 years, Save Mart has been Valley Proud, rooted in Modesto, nourished by local growers, and uplifted by the people who call this place home.
Supporting HAVEN through Poetry with Purpose is a natural extension of that legacy. Strong communities don’t just appear; they’re nurtured, celebrated, and championed. Save Mart is a proud HAVEN partner and champion of Poetry with Purpose.
Why The Save Mart Companies is Connected in Communities
Community connection isn’t something we check off a list at Save Mart. It is who we are. Since our first store opened in Modesto in 1952, Save Mart has been part of the daily rhythm of neighborhoods across the Central Valley. Every store is a place where people gather, and every partnership reflects the values we share with the communities we call home.
Save Mart was built on local roots and neighborly care. From the start, we’ve believed grocery stores are about more than food. They’re about families, resilience, and lifting each other up. That’s why supporting local nonprofits isn’t a program; it’s just who we’ve always been.
At Save Mart, we don’t just serve communities, we belong to them. We’re your neighborhood grocer, your partner, your family. And family shows up. Family takes care of each other. Family grows stronger together.
Why We’re Proud to Sponsor Poetry with Purpose
Poetry with Purpose is more than an event. It’s an evening filled with hope, healing, and courage. Save Mart is proud to sponsor it because voices that bring light and strength deserve to be heard and celebrated.
HAVEN’s mission of safety, dignity, and healing is at the very heart of what makes strong communities. When poetry gives those values a voice, we’re honored to help amplify it. Because when people are lifted up, neighborhoods thrive.
Every aisle in a grocery store tells a story. Families gathering, kids growing, neighbors helping neighbors. Poetry with Purpose reflects those same stories of resilience and love. Supporting it is our way of honoring the strength already shining in our communities.
Written by:
Kristin Galloway
Senior Manager, Community Relations