A well-known grocer and philanthropist in South Dakota announced Nov. 4 he is donating grocery certificates to families who participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Effective immediately, R.F. Buche, of Team Buche Cares, said he will distribute $100 per SNAP family household redeemable at Buche Foods grocery stores in South Dakota, up to $250,000 total in gift cards on a first-come, first-served basis.

G.F. Buche Co. is a fourth-generation organization that owns Buche Foods grocery stores in 23 rural locations statewide, including Gregory, Mission, Oacoma, Pine Ridge, Sisseton, Wagner and all nine reservations.

Ten years ago, Buche founded Team Buche Cares , a deeper initiative to address hunger that helps to host the Holiday Meals food giveaway. Last year,

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