With consumer interest in healthy food on the rise, Sprouts Farmers Market (Arizona) is making it easier for customers to shop for a delicious, healthy and affordable holiday meal. Now through the end of the year, shoppers can find a wide selection of quality meats, fully prepared meals, catering trays, wines and cheeses and great last-minute gift ideas at Sprouts. Sprouts is even making it easy to give back to those in need throughout the holiday season with a special donation program to support local food banks.

“Healthy holiday meals shouldn’t have to be expensive to be memorable,” said Sprouts president and Chief Operating Officer Jim Nielsen. “Sprouts’ better-for-you products provide an affordable, one-stop shop for busy families and all of their holiday needs.”

Sprouts’ Annual Food Bank Donations

Now through December 31, Sprouts will offer pre-packed “Grab ‘N Give” bags filled with pantry items that are discounted by 10 percent and available for shoppers to purchase and donate. This year, Sprouts has expanded the program, adding separate bags filled with natural body care essentials. Donation bags are approximately $10 and include items such as canned food, non-perishables, fruits and vegetables, and natural body care items such as toothpaste, deodorant and lip balm. Customers can simply leave the bags at donation bins near the store exit and Sprouts will transfer them to local food banks. Last year, Sprouts shoppers donated more than 256,000 bags of food, providing more than 1.6 million meals to local communities.

For more information, visit www.sprouts.com.