Associated Food Stores is an organization with strong values of responsibility and integrity. Our Compass for Excellence, values, and Code of Conduct contain general guidelines for conducting business with the highest standards of ethics. Associated Food Stores is committed to an environment where open, honest communications are the expectation, not the exception. We want you to feel comfortable in approaching your supervisor or management in instances where you believe violations of policies or standards have occurred. In situations where you prefer to place an anonymous report in confidence, you are encouraged to use this hotline, hosted by a third-party hotline provider, Ethico. You are encouraged to submit reports relating to violations stated in our Code of Conduct. The information you provide will be sent to us by Ethico on a confidential and anonymous basis if you should choose. You have our guarantee that your comments will be heard. The Ethics and Compliance Hotline is used to capture any report or question that has been reported to you about any violation or potential violation of our Code of Ethics, Company policy, or the law. Concerns? Questions? The Hotline is there for you 24/7.