The Eugene-founded jewelry retailer partnered with Food for Lane County to support those facing food insecurity.
EUGENE, Ore., Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Harry Ritchie’s celebrated its 70th Anniversary this week by honoring the words of its founder, Harry Ritchie, from 1956: “When you are part of a community, you give back to that community.”
On Wednesday, October 14, the independent jewelry retailer partnered with Food for Lane County to host a community meal for its Eugene neighbors facing food insecurity at the Farmers Market Pavilion in the heart of downtown.
“Our friends at Harry Ritchie’s have long been a pillar of the Eugene community, and we were grateful to partner with them for a special evening,” said Rebecca Sprinson, Director of Development and Communications at Food For Lane County. “Our mission is to reduce hunger by engaging our community to create access to food. When local businesses come together to care for our neighbors in need, they help make that mission possible.”
Founded on Willamette Street in 1956, Harry Ritchie’s has spent seven decades helping generations of guests express love and celebrate life’s most meaningful moments. Giving back has been part of the company’s DNA from its inception, and it continues to drive the leadership of today.
That commitment was on full display as senior leaders gathered in Eugene for the company’s first leadership summit. In place of a traditional company dinner, the team dedicated its time and resources to hosting a meal for the community Harry Ritchie’s has proudly called home since its founding.
Joining Harry Ritchie’s and Food for Lane County were local friends and partners from Market of Choice, Graduate Hotels, Greenhill Humane Society, Caesar the No Drama Llama, and McKenzie Sew-On.
For Harry Ritchie’s, the evening was both a tribute to its founder and a reflection of the team’s commitment to carrying forward the company’s values and spirit of generosity.
“We’re honored to bring to life the values Harry Ritchie instilled in this company 70 years ago,” said Gabrielle Grazi, CEO of Harry Ritchie’s Jewelers. “Love is at the heart of what we do. That extends beyond a jewelry transaction to caring for our neighbors. As we look toward the future, giving back to every community we serve will remain an integral part of who we are.”
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About Harry Ritchie’s
Founded in 1956 in Eugene, Oregon, Harry Ritchie’s is an independent jewelry retailer serving the Pacific Northwest. Deeply rooted in the communities it serves, the company is known for its trusted relationships, ethical sourcing, and personalized service, and has spent 70 years helping guests celebrate life’s most meaningful moments.
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