05/29/2026
Congratulations to the Hilmar Meat Locker, recipient of this year's Senator's Choice Awards for Small Business in Merced County.
This family-oriented small-town butcher shop is a mainstay for fresh meats and custom processing. It offers a full selection of fresh beef, chicken, pork, and other meats (including USDA and grass-fed options), operates as a meat locker for custom processing of ranch animals (cutting and packaging livestock for local producers), and serves ready-to-eat items such as sandwiches with weekly specials like chicken chipotle, club, or BLT, along with seasonings, rubs, and sauces.
Yesterday, our district representative presented the award to Jason Lee, Store Manager with Supervisor Lloyd Pareira joining in on the festivities. “The Hilmar Meat Locker exemplifies the very best of our district’s small businesses,” said Sen. Alvarado-Gil.“
Jason Lee in receiving the award said, “We are deeply honored to receive Senator Alvarado-Gil’s Senator’s Choice Award. This recognition highlights our commitment to providing the highest quality local meats and exceptional service to our community in Hilmar!”
