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United Supermarkets Donates 5,000 Pairs of Socks to Homeless Across Texas Panhandle
The grocery chain's Apples & Pears on Mission initiative raised funds for the sock donation.
Published on Feb. 23, 2026
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United Supermarkets, a major grocery chain in the Texas Panhandle, is donating 5,000 pairs of socks to help keep the homeless warm this winter. The donation is part of the company's Apples & Pears on Mission initiative, where a portion of proceeds from apple and pear sales went towards the sock drive. The socks will be distributed equally across Amarillo, Lubbock, Midland/Odessa, Wichita Falls, and Abilene.
Why it matters
Providing warm socks is a simple but impactful way for businesses to support the homeless community, especially during the colder months. United Supermarkets' large-scale donation demonstrates the company's commitment to giving back and helping those in need across the region.
The details
The sock donation is set to take place on Tuesday, February 24th at 2pm at the United Supermarket location at 3552 S. Soncy Road in Amarillo. In total, 1,000 pairs of socks will be donated in Amarillo, with the remaining 4,000 pairs distributed equally across United's other major markets in the Texas Panhandle.
- The sock donation will take place on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 2pm.
- United Supermarkets ran a promotion through the fall and winter where a portion of proceeds from Rainier apple and pear sales went towards the sock initiative.
The players
United Supermarkets
A major grocery chain with locations across the Texas Panhandle region.
Salvation Army
The non-profit organization that will be receiving and distributing the donated socks to the homeless.
What’s next
The donated socks will be distributed by the Salvation Army to homeless individuals and families across the Texas Panhandle region.
The takeaway
United Supermarkets' large-scale sock donation demonstrates the power of businesses to make a meaningful difference in their local communities. By leveraging customer purchases to fund charitable initiatives, companies can amplify their impact and inspire others to follow suit.
