Through substantial staff donations and a corporate gift, a group of six local Hannaford stores will collectively donate more than $35,000 to United Way of Kennebec Valley (UWKV) this year, making Hannaford one of United Way’s 12 Cornerstone Partners.

Cornerstone businesses raise more than 53 percent of UWKV’s annual campaign, or more than $900,000 in the most recent fundraising cycle. With Hannaford’s support, United Way increased its overall total by 5 percent, raising a record-breaking $1,745,000 for 48 local nonprofit organizations. Hannaford stores that annually contribute to the Kennebec Valley campaign are located in Augusta, China, Gardiner and Winthrop.

Hannaford Supermarkets, based in Scarborough, operates 181 stores in the Northeast. Stores are located in Maine, New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont, and Hannaford employs more than 26,000 associates. Additional information can be found at hannaford.com. To learn more about becoming a corporate partner with United Way, visit uwkv.org or call 207-626-3400.