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PRESS & RECOGNITION
We are honored and grateful for the awards and acknowledgments from the local press and our peers. We will continue to strive to make a difference in people's lives through food.
in the news
PRESS & RECOGNITION
We are honored and grateful for the awards and acknowledgments from the local press and our peers. We will continue to strive to make a difference in people's lives through food.
  • The Shelby Report’s Exceptional Independents Award West Coast, March 2023
  • Robert B. Wegman Award for Entrepreneurial Excellence, March 2022
  • AFP Outstanding Corporate Grantmaker Award, November 2021
  • Pacific Sun Best of Marin, Best Grocery Store Winner 2016, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023 & 2024
  • Pacific Sun Best of Marin, Best Butcher Shop Winner 2023
  • J. The Jewish News of Northern California, Favorite Specialty Market November 2022
  • J. The Jewish News of Northern California, Favorite Specialty/Gourmet Market December 2023

  • Marin IJ Reader’s Choice Awards, Best Overall Supermarket Winner 2022
  • Marin IJ Reader’s Choice Awards, Best Overall Supermarket Honor Award 2021, 2018
  • Marin IJ Reader’s Choice Awards, Best Organic Grocer Honor Award 2022
  • Marin IJ Reader’s Choice Awards, Best Meats & Poultry Winner 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020,
  • Marin IJ Reader’s Choice Awards, Best Meats & Poultry Honor Award 2019 
  • Marin IJ Reader’s Choice Awards, Best Seafood & Shellfish Winner 2022,
  • Marin IJ Reader’s Choice Awards, Best Seafood & Shellfish Honor Award 2023, 2021, 2020

  • Marin IJ Reader’s Choice Awards, Best Butcher Shop Honor Award 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019
  • Marin IJ Reader’s Choice Awards, Best Fixings for a Picnic Honor Award 2022, 2020, 2019, 2018
  • Marin IJ Reader’s Choice Awards, Best Fixings for a Picnic Winner 2017
  • Marin IJ Reader’s Choice Awards, Best Produce Honor Award 2022
  • Marin IJ Reader’s Choice Awards, Best Cheese Honor Award 2022, 2021
  • Marin IJ Reader’s Choice Awards, Best Deli Honor Award 2022
  • Marin IJ Reader’s Choice Awards, Best Soup Honor Award 2022, 2020

NEWS & PRESS RELEASES

August 2023, The Mercury News
Hatch Chile Season: Mollie Stone’s Markets mark 10th year of roasting events, deli menu

May 8, 2023, Peninsula Press
“It’s a Win-Win’: Food Recovery Programs In The Bay Area Reduce Food Waste While Feeding The Hungry

March 24, 2023, The Shelby Report
Mollie Stone’s Markets Presented With The Shelby Report’s Exceptional Independents Award West Coast

March 16, 2023, The Jewish News of Northern California
All the Passover Food You Need at Local Restaurants and Markets

December 19, 2022, , The Peninsula Foodist | Palo Alto Online
Five Food Fixes for Celebrating Hanukkah

November 9, 2022, The San Francisco Standard
Thanksgiving Takeout: Where To Preorder Your Turkey Dinner in San Francisco

October 21, 2022, Market Watch Mag
Market Watch Leaders Class of 2022: Mollie Stone’s Market

September 2, 2022, The Mercury News
Hatch Chile Roasting Events Return to Mollie Stone’s Markets, along with gourmet chef creations for takeout

April 20, 2022, Progressive Grocer
Mollie Stone’s Markets Prioritizes Sustainability

April 19, 2022, SF-Marin Food Bank
SF-Marin Foodbank Why She Keeps Coming Back: Volunteering in the Marin Warehouse

April 6, 2022, The Jewish News of Northern California
Dine-in or take-out this Passover with meals from these Bay Area joints

January 26, 2022, San Francisco Chronicle
Bay Area Grocery Store wine tips: Three Standouts under $20 at Mollie Stone’s Markets right now

March 29, 2022, FMI The Food Industry Association
Mollie Stone’s CEO, Mike Stone – Granted Robert B. Wegman Award for Entrepreneurial Excellence

November 22, 2021, San Francisco Chronicle
S.F. Cheesecake legend Zanze’s is back. Here’s where to find the light, fluffy creations

November 15, 2021, Mollie Stone’s Markets
Mollie Stone’s Markets Presented With AFP Outstanding Corporate Grantmaker Award

October 1, 2021, Mollie Stone’s Markets
Mollie Stone’s Markets 35th Anniversary

January 27, 2021, San Mateo Daily Journal
Mark Lucchesi retires from long career as manager at Mollie Stone’s Market in Burlingame

January 8, 2021, Pacific Sun
Mollie Stone’s Makes Contribution to Marin Health Hospital

2020, Mollie Stone’s Markets
Mollie Stone’s Markets Donates $100,000 to SF-Marin Foodbank

2020, Mollie Stone’s Markets
Mollie Stone’s Markets Donates $10,000 to 18 Reasons

December 1, 2020, Mollie Stone’s Markets
Mollie Stone’s Markets Donates $211,281.24 Through Customer Donations With A 100% Matching Program By The Stores For Bay Area Hospitals.

October 16, 2020, San Francisco Chronicle
It‘s already time to reserve Thanksgiving Turkeys, with sellouts expected for small birds

April 6, 2020, Mollie Stone’s Markets
Mollie Stone’s Markets To Allow Healthcare Workers And First Responders To The Front Of Lines Waiting To Enter Stores.

October 28, 2019, Marin Independent Journal
Marin ‘coming together’ amid blackout

July 25, 2019, San Francisco Chronicle
Mollie Stone’s Markets Acquires Tenth Location In The San Francisco Bay Area.

September 2018, Sausalito Beautiful
Mollie Stone’s Market co-winner of the 2018 Beautification Award for North Bridgeway

September 30, 2016
Mollie Stone’s Markets Celebrates 30th Anniversary by Giving $30,000 to 30 Local Non-Profits.

May 6, 2016, Mollie Stone’s Markets
Mollie Stone’s Markets Sponsors 24th Annual Letter Carriers’ ‘Stamp Our Hunger’ Food Drive in Marin County

March 2, 2016, Mollie Stone’s Markets
Mollie Stone’s Markets Celebrates 30th Anniversary

July 30, 2015, Mollie Stone’s Markets
Mollie Stone’s Markets Brings New Mexico Hatch Chiles to the Bay Area

June 30, 2015, Mollie Stone’s Markets
Instacart now delivering groceries from San Francisco favorite Mollie Stone’s Markets

May 6, 2015, Mollie Stone’s Markets
Mollie Stone’s Markets Sponsors 23rd Annual Letter Carriers’ Food Drive in Marin County

November 5, 2014, Mollie Stone’s Markets
Mollie Stone’s Market in San Bruno announces Grand Re-Opening

October 1, 2014, Mollie Stone’s Markets
Mollie Stone’s Market in San Bruno adds Mollie’s Ace Hardware under same roof

August 13, 2014, Mollie Stone’s Markets
Mollie Stone’s & Melissa’s Produce Bring Hatch Chiles to the Bay Area

September 10, 2013, Mollie Stone’s Markets
Mollie Stone’s Announces Installation of EV Charging Stations in Palo Alto

March 28, 2013, Mollie Stone’s Markets
Mollie Stone’s Markets Celebrates 25th Anniversary in Sausalito

January 21, 2013, Mollie Stone’s Markets
Mollie Stone’s Markets Announces the Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Sausalito

December 20, 2012, Mollie Stone’s Markets
Mollie Stone’s Virtual Food Drive Doubles Impact With Matching Donation From Amy’s Kitchen

December 14, 2012, Mollie Stone’s Markets
Mollie Stone’s Donates $4,372 To Paint The Castro Red To Support Local HIVAIDS Service Organizations

November 20, 2012
Mollie Stone’s Presents $3,483 Check to San Francisco & Marin Food Bank

November 19, 2012, Paint The Çastro Red
Paint the Castro Red on World AIDS Day

November 15, 2012, Mollie Stone’s Markets
Mollie Stone’s Installs New Bike Racks For Palo Alto Cyclists

November 7, 2012, Mollie Stone’s Markets
Mollie Stone’s Supports The Heritage Turkey Project & Slow Food USA

July 6, 2012, Mollie Stone’s Markets
Mollie Stone’s Wins 2012 Ben Schwartz Retail Grocery Visionary Award

June 26, 2012, Mollie Stone’s Markets
Mollie Stone’s Named Outstanding Specialty Retailer by the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade

April 24, 2012, NASFT National Association For The Specialty Food Trade Inc.
NASFT Announces Outstanding Specialty Retailers of 2012

January 27, 2012, Mollie Stone’s Markets
Mollie Stone’s New Community Card Streamlines & Expands Existing Fundraising Program

JOIN THE TEAM

We are hiring at all levels. Enjoy extensive benefits and perks.

“There is no greater need during one’s lifetime than to support our community… 
If I can make a difference in one persons’ life, what greater gift is there?”
– Mike Stone, Owner & CEO

FLU SHOTS

Get your flu shot at Mollie Stone’s Markets! We are proud to partner with Lab Corp to provide our valued community a free* annual flu shot during your visit to our markets!

MAUI STRONG

Join us as we support efforts for Hawaii wildfire relief. We are collecting in-store donations at checkout and sending all proceeds to The Maui Strong Fund of HCF. They are supporting residents affected by the Maui wildfires, with a priority on addressing evolving needs, including shelter, food, financial assistance, and other services identified by their partners doing critical work on Maui.

AFP OUTSTANDING CORPORATE GRANTMAKER AWARD

We are so proud to have been the recipient of the prestigious AFP Outstanding Corporate Grantmaker Award, Golden Gate Chapter. Whether there is a pandemic, fire, power outage, or investing in the future of our communities, we will proudly continue to support our neighbors.

LOCAL HOSPITALS & FIRST RESPONDERS

We think it’s crucial to give back to those working on the front lines. Whether through fundraising, direct donations or our customers’ generosity during our in-store hospital fundraiser program with a 100% match from Mollie Stone’s Markets – we are happy to give back to those who give us all so much.

SUPPORT FOR OUR LOCAL SCHOOLS

Investing in the future of our communities starts with helping students reach their fullest potential. It is important to help our schools provide the best education possible for our children.

SF Food Bank Bin

ANNUAL SF-MARIN FOOD BANK FOOD DRIVE

Since 2016 we’ve been working with San Francisco-Marin Food Bank in the fight against hunger. Our annual Grab & Give food drive offers prepackaged bags of non-perishable food items discounted with a 10% contribution from Mollie Stone’s. All of our markets participate in this program, and with the help of our generous customers, we’ve donated 79,337 pounds of food to-date!