Serving Independent Grocers Since 1940
Our Purpose
In 1940 the grocery industry was a rough place for independent retailers. Strong competition from national chains, increased prices from wholesalers and low margins left many families and independently-owned businesses with boarded windows. Determined to succeed against the competition, 34 independent retailers and Donald P. Lloyd, the then president of the Utah Grocers Association, joined together to combine their buying power and open a warehouse, leading to the birth of AFS.
OUr HISTORY
The Story of AFS
Since 1940 we have grown from 34 retailers in Utah to nearly 450 independent grocers across Utah, Idaho, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, and Oregon.
Recent News
AFS’ Sarah Pettit Named to Utah Food Bank Board
Sarah Pettit, director of public affairs at Associated Food Stores, has been named to the Utah Food Bank board of directors. This role builds on AFS’ ongoing work to support families facing food insecurity…
America’s Potluck Kicks Off Lee’s Marketplace with First Lady Cox, Community Leaders, and Local Influencers
America’s Potluck officially launched in a kickoff event at North Salt Lake Lee’s Marketplace, Foxborough, on June 4, bringing together state leaders and prominent voices from across Utah to celebrate…
AFS Powers Feed Utah 2026 to Fight Hunger
The 2026 Feed Utah Food Drive was held in March and brought communities across Utah together to fight hunger. Food insecurity affects one in five Utah children and 445,000 people…
Red Button’s Summer Sherbet Lineup Is Here to Keep You Cool
Summer is calling, and Red Button Vintage Creamery is answering — with a refreshing trio of limited-edition sherbets that are as vibrant and refreshing as the season itself. As temperatures…
