FoodMaxx Opens Two Stores in San Jose and Santa Clara with Community "Bag Your Savings" Competition Benefiting Local Nonprofits
MODESTO, Calif. November 5, 2025 – FoodMaxx celebrated the grand opening of two new stores today—at 844 Blossom Hill Road in San Jose and 3705 El Camino Real in Santa Clara—with a community "Bag Your Savings" competition that raised more than $8,500 for local nonprofits. The new stores, operated by The Save Mart Companies and formerly Lucky locations, bring warehouse-style savings to Silicon Valley shoppers.
"Silicon Valley families told us they need relief from high grocery costs, and FoodMaxx delivers," said Jim Perkins, president of The Save Mart Companies. "We're talking chicken breast at $1.49 a pound, avocados 10 for $5—warehouse prices without a membership fee. These stores help every dollar go further while supporting the local organizations that strengthen our communities."
The new FoodMaxx locations retain the same store teams and neighborhood feel while delivering warehouse-style savings on everyday essentials. Unlike membership warehouse clubs, FoodMaxx is open to everyone—no membership fee required. Shoppers save by bagging their own groceries, a model that cuts costs and, as today's competition demonstrated, builds community.
"We are proud to continue serving our neighbors with a store that helps every dollar go further, while keeping the same friendly team members our shoppers know and trust," said Nick Chan, vice president of operations at FoodMaxx.
As part of today's grand opening, each store hosted a "Bag Your Savings" competition where teams from local nonprofits raced to bag groceries. The competition celebrated FoodMaxx's bag-your-own model while raising awareness for organizations serving local families. All bagged items were donated to community pantries. In addition, all competing charities received gift cards to shop for more essentials on their next trip to FoodMaxx.
Participating organizations:
· San Jose: Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, Sacred Heart Community Service
· Santa Clara: Bill Wilson Center, Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
San Jose Earthquakes player Beau Leroux greeted fans at the San Jose store, signing autographs and celebrating with the community throughout the afternoon. On Saturday, the first 100 shoppers at each location who made a $20 purchase will receive a free bag of groceries worth more than $50, plus a $10-off-$50 digital coupon for their next visit.
For additional information, please visit: https://www.FoodMaxx.com
About The Save Mart Companies
The Save Mart Companies operates 191 Save Mart, Lucky, and FoodMaxx stores in neighborhoods throughout California and Western Nevada, as well as 11 Roth’s and Chuck’s Fresh Markets in Oregon and Washington. Proud to be one of the West Coast’s largest regional, full-service grocery chains, the Company takes extra care to provide customers with the freshest food for their families at affordable prices. The Save Mart Companies’ philanthropic non-profit organization, The CARES Foundation, provides vital resources for children and families and has donated over $5 million to local communities. For more information on The Save Mart Companies, please visit: www.TheSaveMartCompanies.com
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