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Brown's In The Community

Bringing Joy to the Lives of the People we Serve.

Community History of Brown’s

Since opening our doors in 1988, Brown’s Super Stores has remained deeply rooted in the communities we serve. From the very beginning, our goal has extended beyond providing quality groceries—we’ve worked to build meaningful, lasting connections with our neighbors and brought to life our Mission statement: Bringing Joy to the Lives of the People we Serve.

We are proud to support local neighborhoods through significant contributions to schools, churches, faith-based institutions, and nonprofit organizations. These partnerships reflect our ongoing commitment to strengthening the communities that have supported us for decades.

Our stores are powered by the people who live in these communities. By prioritizing local hiring, we create opportunities for growth and stability close to home. We have also taken an active role in assisting with broader challenges that impact some of the underserved areas we do business in by addressing the issue of food deserts, offering second-chance employment opportunities for individuals returning home from incarceration, and providing access to essential services for the those needing free banking services. We offer opportunities for entrepreneurs to test their products and/or services in our stores through Pop-up locations and even help them to advance their business through our Brown’s Incubator. Our incubator offers suggestions and guidance for local entrepreneurs to realize long-term success!

Most importantly, we celebrate the diversity of the neighborhoods we serve by offering a wide variety of culturally relevant foods that reflect the heritage of our customers. This commitment ensures that every shopper can find familiar flavors and feel at home in our stores. In the city of Philadelphia, people have come from all over the world and we are proud to help our customers feel of the joy of food.

For nearly four decades, Brown’s Super Stores has remained dedicated to uplifting, investing in, and growing alongside our communities; For that we are truly Proud!

Locally Powered

Powered by local hands and homegrown passion, Brown's supports all organizations through food donations and volunteering at events.

Locally Hired

Our workforce is the heartbeat of the business, powered by skilled union members and our experienced management team. We are dedicated to offering inclusive hiring & fresh start to ALL in our local communities

Locally Inspired Product

We offer an expansive selection tailored to our community’s unique needs, bringing them familiar flavors and diverse brands that make Brown's aisles feel like home.

Community Healthcare Initiative

We've partnered with McKinsey Health Institute and Temple University to bring free, accessible health screenings directly to our grocery stores, making it easier than ever for our community to prioritize health right alongside weekly shopping.

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