Harris Teeter and Make-A-Wish Central & Western North Carolina Celebrate $1 Million Fundraising Milestone

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Make-A-Wish® Central & Western North Carolina (CWNC) and Harris Teeter are proud to celebrate a remarkable milestone in their long-standing partnership. Since 2013, Harris Teeter has raised more than $1 million for the local Make-A-Wish chapter – funding more than 100 life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

This incredible achievement represents the power of community, purpose-driven partnerships and a shared commitment to bringing joy, strength, and hope to children and families across the region.

"This milestone reflects Harris Teeter's ongoing commitment to supporting our communities," said Danna Robinson, director of corporate affairs and customer relations at Harris Teeter. "We're proud of the difference we've made alongside Make-A-Wish and look forward to continuing our work together to bring even more wishes to life."

Harris Teeter supports Make-A-Wish through events with vendor partners, including an annual fall cornhole tournament that combines friendly competition with a meaningful cause.

"We're incredibly grateful for Harris Teeter's support over the last decade," said Chris Webber. "Surpassing the $1 million mark means more than just a number – it represents real wishes granted, real hope delivered, and real joy experienced by the children and families we serve."

The funds raised by Harris Teeter help grant transformational wishes – from dream vacations to meeting heroes and experiencing once-in-a-lifetime adventures. For many children, a wish becomes a turning point in their medical journey, providing a renewed sense of strength and optimism.

ABOUT MAKE-A-WISH^® CENTRAL AND WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA

Make-A-Wish^® seeks to bring every eligible child's wish to life because every child deserves a childhood. Research shows children who have wishes granted can build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight their illness. In 2024, Make-A-Wish^® Central and Western North Carolina granted the wishes of 430 children. Since Make-A-Wish^® Central and Western North Carolina was founded in 1985, more than 6,500 wishes have been granted for children in the local community. Learn more at nc.wish.org.

ABOUT HARRIS TEETER

For more than 60 years, Harris Teeter, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), has enriched lives – one meal, one family, one associate, and one community at a time. Headquartered in Matthews, North Carolina, Harris Teeter employs 36,000 valued associates across more than 250 stores and 70 fuel centers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, Maryland, Delaware, Florida, and the District of Columbia.

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