Retailer donating portion of $74,000 jackpot selling bonus from Washington’s Lottery to Enumclaw Food Bank
Olympia, WA (June 6, 2025) – A QFC in Enumclaw has something big to celebrate after selling a winning $7.4 million Lotto jackpot ticket, making one customer a multi-millionaire and bringing a wave of celebration to the store and community.
The sole winning ticket was purchased at the QFC located at 1009 Monroe Ave for the May 14, 2025, drawing. As the retailer that sold the top-tier ticket, the store received a 1 percent – in this case, $74,000 – selling bonus from Washington’s Lottery.
“When jackpots start to grow, so does the excitement in our stores,” said Tiffany Sanders, Corporate Affairs Manager at QFC. “We’re thrilled for the customer who bought the winning ticket here and are grateful that this bonus gives us a chance to give back to our community.”
The retailer plans to donate $20,000 to the Enumclaw Food Bank and use the rest to reinvest in its stores. Through QFC’s Zero Hunger Zero Waste initiative, the grocer regularly donates food and resources to help end hunger and reduce waste in the community.
“It’s not every day a winning ticket is sold in your store, and our team wanted to do something special,” said Brent Stewart, President at QFC. “Donating to the Enumclaw Food Bank is the perfect way to live out our purpose to feed the human spirit and help people in our community.”
Lotto is a Washington state lottery game. The cost per ticket is $1 for two plays. Players pick two sets of six numbers between one and 49. Alternatively, players may use Quick Pick by letting the computer select their numbers. With four winning ball combinations, the more numbers that match those drawn, the more a player will win.
Tickets for Lotto are available for purchase at Washington’s Lottery retail locations throughout the state. Players can find Washington’s Lottery retail locations here.
Who Benefits
Since 1982, Washington’s Lottery has generated more than $5.3 billion to support several important state programs. The Lottery’s primary beneficiary is the Washington Opportunity Pathways Account (WOPA), which provides much-needed funding for programs including early childhood education, the Washington College Grant and College Bound program, Washington Award for Vocational Excellence, GET Ready for Math and Science scholarships, and more. These programs help provide critical services and support to thousands of Washington residents each year and help improve their lives.
Beneficiary Fact
Washington’s Lottery is proud to be a financial supporter of the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC), which administers state financial aid programs. WSAC leads a variety of initiatives to increase educational opportunities for students, families, and educators across the state, with a particular focus on increasing equity by reaching communities of color and students from low-income families. The Lottery also proudly supports the state’s Early Childhood Education & Assistance Program (ECEAP), a state-funded pre-K program that helps children become kindergarten-ready by building early skills in reading, math and science. The program works closely with parents to support their children’s health and education.
About Washington’s Lottery: The state’s Lottery offers consumers several types of games, including Mega Millions, Powerball, Lotto, Hit 5, Match 4, Pick 3, Cash POP, Daily Keno and Scratch. For more information, visit www.walottery.com or find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @walottery.
Keep it fun. Know your limit. Washington’s Lottery is an advocate for responsible gaming and collaborates with the Evergreen Council for Problem Gambling to provide resources for those in need. More information is available at www.walottery.com/Responsibility.
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Dan Miller (Curator on behalf of Washington’s Lottery)
E-mail: dan.miller@curatorpr.com
Xiamara Garza (Curator on behalf of Washington’s Lottery)
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