AWARDS & RECOGNITION
AFP OUTSTANDING GRANTMAKER AWARD
MARIN READER'S CHOICE AWARD
MARIN READER'S CHOICE AWARD
PACIFIC SUN
BEST OF MARIN
- 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
- 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
“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.
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!
