At The Container Store, we proudly paid tribute to the brave men and women of the U.S.

Armed Forces throughout the month of May.

  • On Military Spouse Appreciation Day (May 9th), we recognized the strength and dedication of military spouses who support our service members through every challenge.
  • On Armed Forces Day (May 17th), we saluted the courageous individuals currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
  • And we paused on Memorial Day (May 26th) to honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Christy Parra, VP of Supply Chain, thoughtfully set up a Missing Man Table - also known as a Fallen Comrade Table - in our Support Center cafĂ© as a solemn tribute to the men and women who never returned home from service. Each item on this symbolic table setting carried deep meaning, representing the courage, sacrifice, and enduring spirit of those who served but did not return. Though they are absent, this table reminds us that they are here with us in spirit—never forgotten, always honored.

Fallen Comrade Table images

  • Once again, The Container Store encouraged our employees to support the nonprofit Carry the Load's annual Memorial May Campaign and Memorial March as a meaningful way to honor our nation's heroes, support their families, and help educate future generations about the importance of their sacrifices. Our Support Center held a silent auction fundraiser with 100% of the proceeds benefitting Carry the Load.

Carry The Load Logo

Danny Rojas and family attend the Carry The Load Memorial March

Above: Danny Rojas (our Sr. Manager of Talent Acquisition & Recruiting) attending the Carry The Load Memorial March with spouse Thania Olivares Rojas and their children.

Join Our Mission-Driven Team

At The Container Store, we don't just honor military service. We actively seek out veterans, military spouses, and service-minded individuals to be part of our team. Their resilience, leadership, and commitment to excellence align with everything we stand for.

If you or someone you know is looking for a career with purpose, where service and culture matter, explore opportunities with us at careers.containerstore.com. Let's grow together!