Two retailers are doing well by doing good. (Consumables).(Brief Article)

NEW YORK -- Consumables retailing has taken on new meaning at Albertson's Inc. and Smith's Food & Drug Co.

Both chains have tied their food and beverage offerings to charitable initiatives in local markets.

Albertson's, operator of the Sav-on Drugs and Osco Drug drug chains, helped kick off a food drive in Sacramento, Calif., last month by donating, with Campbell Soup Co., a truckload of food to America's Second Harvest and area food banks.

The contribution was made during a gathering of California state legislators in support of the first ever Sacramento food drive as well as antihunger legislation and budget items.

"We are deeply grateful …