Beginning Tuesday, March 17, our first hour of operations will be dedicated to our senior shoppers. All stores will also close an hour earlier in order for employees to clean and restock shelves. Learn more about these change here:
Today, we announced our ongoing support for the DG family & the Jacksonville community following Saturday's tragedy. In addition to counseling resources and financial support provided to the victims' families, we've pledged $2.5M to help heal Jacksonville.
Our response to COVID-19 continues with $25 million more in employee bonuses, a $250K donation to our Employee Assistance Foundation, and a $2 million donation to Save the Children. Learn more here:
We are proud to cheer on our very own, Reid Zingale who has been serving others since 2019, as he competes in season 24 of the hit singing competition show,
@NBCTheVoice
!
THANK YOU to our employees for continuing to Serve Others. They have stepped up for our customers, many of whom we believe need us now more than ever. Our mission of Serving Others is the lifeblood of our business & culture, and our employees continue to demonstrate its strength.
@BaileySarian
Hi Bailey, just call us a dream come true. We know a guy that calls himself Mr., and we've got his Pibb. We hope to see you at your local store soon! -Stella
@Shinigami_Rod
Thank you for reaching out to Dollar General and voicing your concerns on this matter. This individual is not employed by Dollar General. -Jeremy
In keeping with our mission of Serving Others, we feel a responsibility to provide our customers with their everyday essentials. During these trying times, our dedicated store teams are going above and beyond to serve our communities and truly embody our mission of Serving Others
We’re proud to support Equal Justice Initiative, Operation Hope & INROADS efforts to accelerate racial equity. As part of a $5 million racial justice & education commitment, each group will receive a $1 million gift to further their mission. Learn more:
@DonnaYLozano
We are not qualifying a specific age. Our goal is to allow the most susceptible customers in our communities the ability to shop during the first hour that stores are open.
We are proud to offer a 10% OFF storewide discount for all medical personnel, first responders & activated National Guardsmen. A work ID or badge must be shown at checkout to get the discount. The discount is valid every day instore through 4/30. Some item exclusions do apply.
THANK YOU to our hardworking employees who continue to go above and beyond for our communities. We have recently updated our safety measures to protect the health and safety of our employees so they can continue to embody our mission of Serving Others!
After Winn Dixie’s owner passed away, she wandered to a local DG store in need of a new home. The team made her a shirt and name tag and she was adopted that day by an employee!
"It was meant to be," said District Manager Delinda R. 💛
The Urbana, IL, DG store team helped free a customer whose car became stuck in the snow, ❄️ then purchased her entire shopping list and brought her needed items to her car. Thank you, team, for Serving Others! 💛
#RandomActsofKindness
Dollar General is committed to serving our communities and plans to remain open to provide customers with household essentials. Thank you for shopping with us.
@Righton20162020
We are not qualifying a specific age. Our goal is to allow the most susceptible customers in our communities the ability to shop during the first hour that stores are open.
@len0killer
Hi Thomas, please reach out to your local Dollar General for product availability. With over 16,300+ stores, products can vary by area. You can look up your local Dollar General to confirm availability near you here:
Thank you. ~ Dawn
Our
#DGLiteracyFoundation
had the honor of partnering with the
@BarbaraBushFdn
Adult Literacy
@XPRIZE
to deliver a $3 million grand prize to two very deserving organizations. Read more about their amazing work:
We are deeply saddened by the tragic death of George Floyd in Minneapolis as well as its impact on that community and the country. One of our core values is respecting the dignity and differences of others, and we remain committed to ensuring that this is evident in all we do.
The DG family is working hard to serve yours. Learn more about all we are doing to prioritize the safety of employees and customers as we continue providing the value and convenience customers need even more right now at
"I went in to buy diapers with my children. I had some trouble paying the entire balance and the cashier, Christina, helped me out and paid the rest.” – Customer of Store 8603 In Melvindale, MI. Thank you, Christina, for exhibiting DG’s mission of Serving Others!
@JusticeTrolls
We do not condone the inappropriate behavior a customer exhibited toward one of our employees. One of Dollar General’s core values is respecting the dignity and differences of others, and as such, we are currently looking into this matter to evaluate any appropriate next steps.
“One of your employees touched my heart. My card declined for a balance of $6. Instead of making me leave the items I needed, she paid for me. This world needs more people like her.” – Palatka, FL customer.
Thank you, Mary J., for exhibiting DG’s mission of Serving Others!
Patients at
@StJude
Children’s Research Hospital got to do a little holiday shopping this week! The kids stepped into Santa’s Workshop where they could select from 1,000+ toys collected by DG.
#DollarGeneral
DG’s Missouri team is living our mission of
#ServingOthers
, volunteering to support local families through
@TheFoodBankMO
. Thank you District 67 for supporting our local communities and helping fight hunger in your hometown!
#HungerActionMonth
After rescuing a cold, hungry and scared puppy who was left at his store, DG Store Manager John helped the pup, named Pistol, find a fur-ever home with regular DG customer Gilbert.
#ServingOthers
Debra of Waterville, ME, didn’t even know she’d left behind her wallet until DG store manager Manny, knocked at her door to return it. She was so appreciative she contacted her local media to share the story. Read the full story here:
📷: Morning Sentinel
After trying to take a unicorn, we’re happy that Sisu found his fur-ever home! We’re providing unicorns and a year’s supply of dog food to his new family. To show thanks to Officer Lane we provided her with a gift card to treat pups in need and a supply of food to the shelter!
"We're thrilled to announce the opening of our 19,000th store today in Joplin, MO. To celebrate this milestone, we've donated $19,000 to Royal Heights Elementary. We’re proud to give back to the community that we're excited to serve.”
Thank you, Amanda, for exhibiting DG’s mission of Serving Others! And if you’re looking for summer adventure supplies, check out our blog on how we are Here For What Matters.
Did you know 1 in 4 girls miss school because they lack access to feminine care products? DG employee Joi is
#ServingOthers
by providing girls in her community with these products. See this story come to life through our partnership with
@readersdigest
:
Today, we honor and celebrate the life Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Every day, his words and his work inspire us to fulfill our mission of Serving Others.
We have many regulars at DG, including four-legged friends like Lucky, the Cangelosi family dog, who has been frequenting our store in Hot Springs, AR for the past 8 years.
Explore his adventures: 💛 🐶
Today, we proudly announced to support our employees’ ability to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by removing barriers for frontline employees who wish to receive it. Learn more about our news today by clicking here .
Join us in our mission of Serving Others. For any individual whose job may be temporarily impacted by COVID-19, we have full and part time positions available across our store, distribution center & private fleet networks! Learn more & apply at
We’re excited to open our 18,000th store. 🎉 We donated $18,000 plus 2,000 books to Gulf Shores Elementary. Thanks to our store associates, fleet drivers and distribution team. And a special thanks to our customers in 46 states for shopping with us.
This weekend we celebrated our milestone 20,000th store in Alice, Texas! From opening the first Dollar General store in Springfield, Kentucky to our 20,000th grand opening, we are proud to be Here for What Matters.
After its local grocery store burned down, the neighborhood of South Park, MI, was left classified as a food desert. That’s when it turned to DG for help, requesting we introduce fresh produce to our store to help bridge the gap for the community.
Whether collecting supplies for local schools or donations for the local shelter, Store Manager Doris Sutherland is always stepping up. “This community is my home, and I love to help where I can.”
See how Doris & other DG employees are Serving Others:
“It’s going to be more jobs, and it will address the food insecurity problems that we have,” Mayor Smith said.
When 18-year-old Mayor Jaylen Smith reached out to request a DG Market, we listened and responded.
We were beyond thrilled to host the one and only ✨ Dolly Parton ✨ at one of our Nashville, TN stores to help celebrate the release of her latest studio album!
Pick up
@DollyParton
's 'Rockstar' at your local DG and let us know your favorite track from the new album. 👇
Bringing nourishment and hope to the Houma, LA community after Hurricane Francine, the DG-supported Rapid Response Field Kitchen with
@WCKitchen
prepared fresh meals during this critical time:
#ServingOthers
#ChefsForLouisiana
This National Truck Driver Appreciation Week we thank our DG Private Fleet team, and the countless other drivers who deliver much needed products across the country every day!
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) and
@Hellman
’s recently partnered with
@NASCAR
driver
@JustinAllgaier
to give back to East Nashville Hope Exchange through an “On Track to Read” event.
Every year for Black History Month, our African American Employee Resource Group hosts a gala. This year it was virtual, but still full of fun and information. See our special guests from this year.
#DGInclusion
#BlackHistoryMonth
DM Ronda B., despite having her own home damaged, donated food for community volunteers & those in need and helped ensure the stores stayed open for residents to have access to basic needs.
Read how we’ve supported the American Red Cross 20 + years:
Every month is
#ILoveToRead
month at DG! 💛 DG donates 100 new books to schools in celebration of each new store opening. Thanks to
@KelloggCompany
, we've contributed 160k+ books since 2021!
Our store associates are proud supporters of improving literacy. 📚
Join them in supporting the
@DGYellowGlasses
Project by purchasing a pair of $2 yellow sunglasses at DG – 100% of the proceeds go to the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. 😎
Learn more:
In honor of Women’s History Month, DG’s distribution centers, in partnership with DG’s Women’s Professional Network, collected feminine hygiene products to donate to local schools & nonprofits. The drives provided more than 36K products in 8 communities.
“I am a loyal, elderly Dollar General customer that shops at my local DG every day when I am well enough to do so. I wanted the team to know how much they matter to our town.” – Michael P., Theodore, AL
📷: Store team with treats of thanks inspired by Michael
“We don’t get things like this in our town very often so we’re very excited!”
Learn how DG’s team collaborated with local customers and community leaders to bring fresh, healthy food options to the small, rural town of Lockney, TX:
We also had the Fisk Jubilee Singers® join. The Fisk Jubilee Singers® left Nashville on October 6, 1871 for their first tour. Jubilee Day is celebrated every October 6. We are so thankful for the students sharing their voices.
#fiskjubileesingers
#DGInclusion
We're working to create a safe, clean and pleasant store environment for both our employees and our customers. We’ve implemented sneeze guards, senior hours and other protective measures to provide the safest shopping experience for everyone.
John Mark L. of our Janesville, WI, Distribution Center is known for being outgoing and having a positive attitude. "He is someone that has made an impact on me personally and lifts others up around him," shared manager Zak A.
Thank you, John Mark, for sharing your smile! 💛
@PeabodyTide
You're excused, Shane. We still offer a great variety of toys and accessories for endless fun with the fam in and around your new pool! -Autumn
“A lot of the people that live in these communities around here rely on what Dollar General supplies.”
Employee Mac M. helped lead DG in our mission of
#ServingOthers
after a 2021 tornado devastated Bowling Green, KY.
Watch how:
We’re excited to open new stores, but thanks to PA native Helen Burkholder our Newburg opening was extra special! She lives next door & we’re honored to have her as our honorary DG Brand Ambassador to cut the ribbon. DG’s proud to serve the community & great customers like Helen!
Choosing new store locations isn’t just about geography; it’s about serving local needs and providing convenience for our customers. Learn more about how DG is here for the communities we call home:
In the spirit of
#InternationalLiteracyDay
, we’d like to thank everyone who participated in
@DGYellowGlasses
and helped shine a light on literacy. Because of you, we were able to raise over $1.1 million for literacy programs across the country!
Store employee, Evan, has not only been
#ServingOthers
at DG since 2017 but also serves his country as active
#military
, having recently returned from a one-year deployment to Somalia.
Thank you, Evan, for your service! 💛