"At Hannaford we are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Our culture thrives on mutual respect, teamwork and productivity in the workplace among people who are diverse in work background, experience, education, age, gender, race, national origin, physical abilities, religious belief, sexual orientation and other real and perceived differences.

We believe that diversity and inclusion create a distinct competitive advantage and can produce a more innovative and responsive organization. We also recognize our responsibility to the communities we serve and the value of a diverse workforce in those communities where we live and do business.

We are committed to a culture where differences are accepted, valued and used to enhance the business and support the organization's objectives. Differences become a source of strength and creativity for the business. Inclusion means creating an environment that welcomes all who can do the job and that seeks to eliminate any tendency of bias or stereotype. A diverse, highly participatory culture provides a competitive advantage and is a prerequisite for the high performance organization our future requires.

Accordingly, Hannaford provides equal opportunity in employment to all associates and applicants for employment. No person shall be discriminated against in employment because of his or her race, religion, color, sex, age, veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression or on the basis of his or her disability."