August 2025 Blood Drive


























Back To School Giveaway

Here are a few participants of our back to school giveaway during our 2025 back to school giveaway campaign. Applications are currently closed as of the end of our business day August 7th 2025. Thank you to all who participated.





















Scholarship Winners Breakfast 2025

On July 16th 2025, we held a breakfast and ceremony to congratulate all of this year’s UFCW Local 1500 Scholarship Winners.



















March 18th 2025 Blood Drive

Here are a few photos captured during our March 2025 Winter Blood Drive. Thank you to everyone who attended!

UFCW Child Care Grant

🌟 Exciting Opportunity for UFCW Members! 🌟
We’re thrilled to announce the UFCW Childcare Grant, supporting our hardworking members with their childcare needs. 🤝💼
To qualify, applicants must:
✔️ Be a member of UFCW or RWDSU in good standing for at least one year
✔️ Have a dependent child in need of childcare
✔️ Work outside the home
✔️ Use a licensed or IRS-listed childcare provider
Click Here to go to the Application
Please note: Previous grant winners from the prior year are not eligible for the consecutive year, but can reapply in future years!

Henry Wetzel

Relive Henry Wetzel’s final day before retirement! Watch the video featuring Union Representative, Jeff Guardado. Henry had 50 incredible years with UFCW Local 1500. Thank you for your commitment, Henry!




The Advocate Winter 2025

Go check out the Winter Advocate for the latest update on your union news. Be sure to check out page 8 and 9 for photos recapping our “Shop Steward Seminar”
#TheAdvocate #UFCW1500
Click here to read: The Advocate Winter 2025

Blood Drive

Be sure to attend our Annual Blood Drive in person at Frank Meehan Hall (425 Merrick, Avenue Westbury NY) on March 18th 2025 please RSVP by clicking here.
Here’s to a joyful and festive season!
#BloodDrive
Click here to RSVP
The Holidays Start With Us!

Happy Holidays from your Union Family at Local 1500!
Thank you to all our members for making the holidays brighter for your communities. Without you, none of this would be possible. The holidays start here—with all of you!
Here’s to a joyful and festive season!
#HappyHolidays#HolidaysStartHere#UFCW1500
Click here to watch: The Holidays Start With Us!

Discount College Program

Ready to learn with the help of the NEW U-Learn program?
With Franklin University offering 80 degree and 16 certificate programs, UFCW members and their families can reach their educational goals at their own pace and discover a new world of possibilities.
Click this link for more information: https://ebsunioncollegebenefit.org/ufcw/
