Manchester, CT – November XX, 2025 – Bob’s Discount Furniture, one of the fastest growing omnichannel furniture retailers in the country, is proud to announce that the company has donated $214,000 to hunger relief organizations across the country this year and all-time giving has exceeded over $2 million dollars.

With the holiday season here, Bob’s Discount Furniture Charitable Foundation dispersed 214 donation checks worth $1,000 each to food assistance organizations nationwide near every Bob’s Discount Furniture store and distribution center.

“Bob’s Discount Furniture and its employees are proud to support food pantries in our communities.  This year's donations bring the total for our Annual Thanksgiving Initiative since inception in 2014 to over 2 million dollars,” said Bob Kaufman, president emeritus and co-founder of Bob’s Discount Furniture. “We know that many people struggle to feed their families, and we’re hoping these donations help provide meals to those in need this holiday season.” 

Bob’s Charitable Foundation has supported hunger relief organizations for over 10 years and is proud of many longstanding relationships with community organizations devoted to eradicating hunger. One such organization is the Community Services League (CSL) of Jackson County in Independence, Missouri.

"Bob’s Discount Furniture continues to show what it means to be a true community partner,” said Richard Betts, Chief Development Officer, Community Services League. “Their annual donations make a direct and measurable impact with the families we serve — helping keep shelves stocked and hope alive during times when it’s needed most."

With over 100 years of service, CSL has grown into the largest and most comprehensive social services organization in the area with 13 locations, including eight food pantry sites. CSL supports more than 20,000 individuals each year through a wide range of essential programs and resources.

What began as a small community food pantry has evolved into a dynamic agency offering wraparound services designed to help neighbors build stable, successful futures. Today, CSL provides housing assistance, workforce development, financial coaching, wealth and asset building, and affordable housing initiatives, among other critical supports. Photos courtesy of CSL.

Bob’s store employees also contribute to hunger relief by holding store-based food drives during the holiday season.

Since 2022, Bob’s New York-based stores have collected food for City Harvest, which serves all five New York boroughs. Last year the group collected more than 500 pounds of food for the organization and are collecting food in participating stores now through January. In total, Bob’s stores have contributed 1,350 pounds of food to date.

“At Bob’s, we’re proud to stand alongside organizations making a difference in the fight against hunger—during the holiday season and beyond,” said Lindsay Ruszczyk, Director of Communications and Community Outreach. “We’re thankful for our community partners whose vital programs help ensure access to nutritious food for those in need.”

About Bob’s Discount Furniture

Founded in 1991, Bob’s Discount Furniture is one of the fastest growing furniture retailers in the country. Keeping true to its founding principle that everyone deserves quality furniture, Bob’s provides unsurpassed value with honesty and integrity. Through all the work that happens behind the scenes, Bob’s engineers this value, offering its everyday low prices on a wide variety of stylish, quality furniture, mattresses, and home accents. The company also offers a unique and enjoyable shopping experience, featuring cafes in each store with complimentary gourmet coffee, ice cream, cookies, and candy.  

With over 200 furniture stores across 26 states, the Manchester, Connecticut-based company has become the 7th-largest U.S. furniture chain according to Furniture Today. The company was also recently honored as one of Furniture Today’s “Giants in Bedding” and was recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces; America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity; America’s Greatest Workplaces for Parents and Families; and America’s Greatest Workplaces for LGBTQ+. In addition, Bob’s appears on USA Today’s America’s Customer Service Award list, America’s Top Retailers list, and on Forbes’ 2025 Customer Service Champions list.

Bob’s is committed to supporting local communities through a variety of charitable giving efforts. Bob’s Discount Furniture Charitable Foundation has anchored the company’s philanthropic work for more than 20 years. Additionally, the Bob’s Outreach program was created as a separate entity to help schools and housing-related charities. In total, Bob’s and its Foundation donate more than $2.5 million to charities through these programs each year. For more information on Bob’s charitable programs, visit Bob’s Cares, and follow Bob’s on Twitter @MyBobs, on Facebook, and Instagram.