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Who We Are
As a Certified B Corporation, we’re customer-obsessed and also hyper-focused on our partners, the community, the environment, and our people. And that’s just the beginning. Joining our team means having the support you need to bring your whole self to work, follow your passions, and find new ways to move ideas forward.
What’s a Certified B Corporation?
It means we meet the highest standards of performance, transparency, and accountability—because we believe it’s a better way to do business.
Our Mission
We are dedicated to the success of our customers and suppliers by providing optimal distribution solutions and value-added sales and marketing services.
Our Vision
To be the preferred supply chain partner in the specialty, natural and organic, and fresh product marketplace in North America.
Our Values
WE CARE: We care by volunteering, donating, and helping those in need.
WE ARE DETERMINED: We persevere and are dedicated to the success of our customers and suppliers.
WE ARE FAITH-FRIENDLY: We encourage our employees to bring their whole self to work.
Our Core Purpose
We SERVE to make lives better® for our customers, our suppliers, our employees, and our communities.
Empowering Those Who Face Barriers to Employment
At KeHE, we believe that what makes you unique, makes you the whole package. That’s why we embrace and celebrate what everyone brings to the table—regardless of criminal records, life experiences, disabilities, or anything else. With the help of our community partnerships, we’ve set out to become a national leader by 2033 for hiring initiatives that lower barriers—and not the bar.
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Women Empowered, Group Member
We invite, welcome, and encourage the contributions of all to keep us moving forward.
Community Partnerships
KeHE is a force for good, and we partner with organizations who share in this pursuit. The following partners not only give back to those in need, but also serve as a bridge for future employment at KeHE because we believe that great talent comes from everywhere.
Click below to learn more about these partnerships:
Aspire Chicago
Mission: To help support the success of children and adults with developmental disabilities, strengthen their families, and build embracing communities.
How we help: 170+ KeHE employees have participated in volunteer events and gatherings—from carving pumpkins to playing games—all designed to form relationships and learn from each other.
Tent
Mission: Focuses on mobilizing leading businesses to connect refugees to work through hiring, training, and mentorship – because we know that securing a job is a critical milestone for a refugee building a new life.
How we help: KeHE is exploring opportunities to help refugees enter the labor market, including through employment or job preparation.
RecruitMilitary
Mission: To empower veterans and military spouses through meaningful career opportunities.
How we help: We’re committed to employing veterans and bringing their unique life experiences to our team.
Salt & Light Coalition
Mission: Salt and Light Coalition is a trauma-informed workforce development program empowering survivors to thrive.
How we help: We’re passionate about educating our drivers on the signs of human trafficking – and leveraging Salt & Light Coalition’s trauma-informed workforce development program to help make a difference.
Chicago Fire
Mission: To support underprivileged youth through enhancing the academic performance and development of key social and emotional skills of youth through a sports-based curriculum.
How we help: Our Fill the KeHE Truck campaign benefits the Chicago Fire Foundation’s P.L.A.Y.S. (Participate, Learn, Achieve, Youth Soccer) Program – and asks fans to donate $25 for each youth soccer ball given to the P.L.A.Y.S. participants.
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Moving Forward Responsibly
Just as we value and take care of each other, we value and take care of our planet. Take a look at the ways we’re driving positive change and doing our part to create a sustainable future for all:
On track for 20% reduction in emission by 2030
On track for 50% reduction in food waste and 90% landfill diversion by 2030
Pursuing options for 100% renewable energy usage
