Stater Bros. starts charitable division

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. Stater Bros. announced Thursday the launch of Stater Bros. Charities, a non-profit organization that will support organizations in the communities it serves.

For its major fundraiser, Stater Bros. is partnering with PGA Champions Tour Pro Dave Stockton for a charity golf tournament on March 3. The "State Bros. Presents Dave Stockton's Heroes With Hearts Challenge" will benefit Inland Empire charities including Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of the Inland Empire, VA Loma Linda Healthcare System, Operation SafeHouse and The Unforgettables Foundation.

The field will be limited to 128 players and awards will be given to those who finish in first, second, third, fourth and last place. Stockton likes to include a last place team at his events and says, "The fact that you would take part in this event to raise money for local charities makes you a winner in my book. That's why I like to give a nice last place award.