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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
Our work towards providing employment opportunities for historically underestimated populations would not be possible without our valued partners.
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.
What we do: 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.
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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.
What we do: 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.
What we do: 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.
What we do: 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.
Second Chance Business Coalition
Mission: To equip our coalition member companies with best practices, technical assistance and support to increase the number of people with criminal records they hire and put on a path to greater upward mobility.
What we do: KeHE is proud to join the coalition and provide opportunities for individuals with past convictions as we work to transform lives and enrich our workforce with diverse perspectives and experiences.
Honest Jobs
Mission: To empower currently and formerly incarcerated individuals to quickly secure employment and access essential support services, providing a foundation for stability and success.
What we do: By partnering with Honest Jobs, KeHE will now reach over 150,000 justice-impacted job seekers across the U.S. who are ready to bring their skills and ambitions to new opportunities. Together, we’re working to make second chances a reality, aligning with KeHE’s mission to transform lives and Honest Jobs’ dedication to breaking down barriers to employment.
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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
