Mardee and Val Kidd founded Mar-Val Food Stores in 1952. The company has nearly five food stores in California and employs more than 270 people. It serves the towns of Georgetown, Prather, Ripon and Valley Springs, Calif. Mar-Val Food donates 1-percent of all grocery sale receipts to the schools in its service area. The company also supports local nonprofit organizations through service and donations. The stores offer fresh produce, a deli and bakery, a wine department and weekly specials. Mar-Val Food Stores is headquartered in Lodi, Calif. Mark Kidd, the son of the founder and current CEO, knows the importance of customer service and community involvement.
