A Dollar General store in Wisconsin had to temporarily close after its entire staff quit last week due to a “lack of appreciation,” including low pay and an “immoral” food donation policy, according to a note left on the door.
In photos of signage posted in the windows of the Mineral Point, Wisconsin, Dollar General, employees mention that “the entire team” (six employees) has decided to leave, thanking customers.
“We cannot and will not work for a company that does not truly honestly stand behind what it wants the world to see,” the notice reads. “While we love and cherish our customers, we must take a stand for the community and not allow corporate greed to [continue] preventing people in need from receiving the help they need and could receive.”
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Dollar General said the store was closed for only about three hours Saturday before reopening at 11 a.m
On Monday, the store was operating with a full staff of new and transferred workers.
One former employee, Trina Tribolet, said she had only had one weekend off since Christmas and said the store donated food to local pantries only under “very specific guidelines.”
“We’re throwing away coffee that’s not expired but it’s close. Or you’re throwing away a box of Lucky Charms that you know there’s a whole world of kids that would want to eat them,” Tribolet told the local outlet. Spectrum News 1. “But you can’t donate them, because you’d have to throw them away. There were tears that were shed… It’s disgusting and it’s sad, especially for someone who has morals.”
In response to Tribolet, Dollar General told the outlet that it continues to follow Feeding America guidelines.
“The Mineral Point Dollar General store has donated nearly 7,500 pounds of food to local food banks like the Second Harvest Food Bank of Southern Wisconsin over the past twelve months,” the spokesperson told the outlet. “Food safety is a top priority for Dollar General and Feeding America members, so DG stores are required to follow Feeding America donation policies.”
Dollar General did not immediately respond Entrepreneurrequest for comment.