Katie Meunier Celebrates 20 Years with Big Y — and Big Achievements

This month, neba joined in celebrating a huge milestone: Katherine (Katie) Meunier’s 20th anniversary with Big Y! Katie (she/her) has built an incredible career rooted in dedication, growth, and determination - and we’re proud to have been part of her journey.

Katie started at Big Y’s Allen and Cooley Street location in Springfield as a Front-End Bagger. When she began working with neba, she shared her goal of becoming a Cashier. She believed she could grow into that role - and so did we.

To help make that goal a reality, Katie joined neba’s On Our Way program at Springfield College, where she worked hard to build the skills she needed to work independently at the register. Even though the management at her original store wasn’t ready to move her into a cashier position, Katie didn’t give up. With support from neba, she transferred to the Big Y in Wilbraham in 2015 - and she’s been thriving ever since.

At the Wilbraham store, Katie has truly made her mark. She’s a dependable team member, known for helping younger coworkers with things like ID checks and regularly offering to cover shifts when the store is short-staffed. Her coworkers and managers know they can count on her.

And at her recent celebration, Store Manager Roger shared some incredible news: Katie has been selected to represent Massachusetts at the Special Olympics USA Games 2026 in Minnesota next year! She’ll be competing in bowling, a sport she loves and excels at.

Katie’s story is one of resilience, teamwork, and what’s possible when people are given the opportunity to succeed. We’re so proud of all she’s accomplished and honored to support her in her journey.

​Congratulations, Katie - we’re cheering you on, every step of the way!