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“As food inflation rises and federal assistance wanes, Daily Table is pleased to be able to support an additional community with great food at the lowest possible prices, best quality, and accessibility,” said Rob Twyman, chief executive officer of Daily Table. “The need for affordable nutrition has never been greater. Daily Table is incredibly excited to have this opportunity to serve customers from Salem and surrounding areas with this new store.”

Rob Twyman, CEO of the Daily Table grocery stores, said since the pandemic, SNAP payments nearly doubled. Today, a quarter of all purchases at his stores are paid by SNAP. The root cause that started some of the issues in the past couple of years has subsided, but the symptoms have not,” Twyman said. “We still have significant food insecurity in Massachusetts and the United States, unemployment is higher among Black and Latino populations than within white populations, and, of course, food… Show more

Rob Twyman, CEO of the Daily Table grocery stores, said since the pandemic, SNAP payments nearly doubled. Today, a quarter of all purchases at his stores are paid by SNAP. The root cause that started some of the issues in the past couple of years has subsided, but the symptoms have not,” Twyman said. “We still have significant food insecurity in Massachusetts and the United States, unemployment is higher among Black and Latino populations than within white populations, and, of course, food inflation is at an all-time high.” Show less

Massachusetts-based Daily Table, a nonprofit grocery store, saw transactions double from customers using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, or food stamps) during the COVID-19 pandemic's early days, said Chief Executive Rob Twyman.

“We are doing it because we believe in it. We are doing it because it is the right thing to do, and we want to effectively change the world and nourish people and planet. That is a lofty goal, but it is a real goal, it is a heartfelt goal, and it is something we are still very committed to.” -Rob Twyman, EVP- Whole Foods Market

“Nourishing our communities is a priority at Whole Foods Market, especially in these challenging times,” said Rob Twyman, EVP of operations. “We’re proud to put forth a food redistribution solution to reduce food waste and provide both perishable and nonperishable nourishing foods to our communities.”

“These guys are truly upending the world of fast food” by bringing everybody to the table, Whole Foods regional president Rob Twyman said. It’s a mission that syncs up with Whole Foods’ ethos, he said, with both companies further aligned by their shared commitment to natural foods.

Executive Director of Ceres Community Project Cathryn Couch, center with David Lannon, left, and Rob Twyman of Whole Foods at Harvest of the Heart, a fundraising gala hosted by Ceres Community Project in Sebastopol, California Saturday evening. The organization provides nourishing meals primarily to low-income residents.