HIDDEN VALLEY LAKE, Calif. — Grocery Outlet Bargain Market has officially opened its newest location today at 18657 Oak Meadow Drive in Hidden Valley Lake.

In addition, the store has created new jobs in the community and will be providing big savings on name brand, high quality merchandise for its local consumers.

The store’s grand opening and ribbon cutting will take place at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 26.

Grocery Outlet stores are independently operated by local families who are committed to supporting their communities.

“We are overjoyed to be a part of the Hidden Valley Lake community and provide big savings on quality groceries,” said Mitch and Carol Beare. “This partnership with Grocery Outlet gives us the ability to grow our business, create new jobs and more importantly, give back to our local community.”

The Beares presented a donation of $500 to the Middletown Senior Center, whose mission is to link older individuals and their caregivers to appropriate community resources available to meet their needs.

An additional $500 donation will be made to Middletown Community United Methodist Church Food Bank, whose mission is to feed neighbors in need and lead the community to end hunger.

In celebration of the opening, through Thursday, June 23, customers may enter for a chance to win $1,000 in groceries.

To enter, customers may access the online contest. Entry must include a valid, working email address where the entrant can be notified. Winner need not be present to win but must claim the prize within three days of notification or another winner will be chosen. No cash value and no substitutions, prize distributed over 20 $50 rewards certificates. Valid only at Hidden Valley Lake Grocery Outlet.

The first 100 customers attending the ribbon-cutting celebration also receive Grocery Outlet Bliss Bucks gift cards in mystery amounts ranging from $5 to $500. (Must be 18 years of age or older.)

In addition, all shoppers will receive a free reusable bag with purchase, while supplies last. Limit 1.