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US Foods teams with C&S Wholesale Grocers to alleviate worker shortage caused by COVID-19

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March 25, 2020

C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. and US Foods Holding Corp. have partnered to combat job and food insecurities amid the coronavirus pandemic's impact on the supply chain, according to a press release.

The partnership will allow C&S Wholesale Grocers to alleviate a potential worker shortage stemming from increased food retail demands, while transferring US Foods personnel to similar job functions where demand is lacking in the foodservice industry.

"We are very excited about our partnership with US Foods, which will keep the food supply chain strong despite challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic," Mike Duffy, CEO of C&S Wholesale Grocers, said in the press release. "We are taking the steps necessary to onboard and train members of US Foods' workforce to ensure our warehouses are staffed and deliveries are on the road, enabling families access to food across the country."

Increasing restrictions imposed by the federal and state governments in response to the coronavirus are reshaping American's consumption behaviors, resulting in more grocery purchases and significantly fewer dine-out opportunities, according to the press release.

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