GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – As Midwest communities encounter unique hunger challenges, Meijer pledges to donate $4 million to food banks and pantries across its six-state footprint through the Simply Give hunger relief program.
One aspect of this effort involves donations to eight food banks that can make a significant impact on many Midwest neighbors in need. These food bank partners include Dare to Care Food Bank (Louisville, KY), Feeding America East Wisconsin, Feeding America West Michigan, Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan, Gleaners Community Food Bank of Indiana, Greater Chicago Food Depository, Greater Cleveland Food Bank, and the Mid-Ohio Food Collective.
“We understand the communities we serve are facing unique challenges right now, and while we cannot solve them alone, that will not stop us from expanding our Simply Give hunger relief efforts to help our neighbors in need,” said Hank Meijer, executive chairman. “We are humbled to be able to make these donations and know they will have a significant impact in the fight against hunger throughout the Midwest.”
Hunger relief is the retailer’s primary philanthropic focus. Earlier this year, its Simply Give hunger relief program reached the impressive milestone of $100 million donated to food pantries since it started in 2008.
Meijer customers interested in partnering with the retailer to fight hunger in their communities can add a $10 Simply Give donation card to their next shopping order. These cards are then converted into Meijer food-only gift cards and given to a local food pantry partner within the store’s community.
Additionally, from Nov. 23-29, Meijer will donate the equivalent of one meal to Simply Give food pantry partners for every customer who purchases Meijer brand, Frederik's by Meijer, True Goodness by Meijer, or Purple Cow food items. Up to 4 million meals will be donated to Simply Give food pantry partners due to this collective effort.*
*Exclusions to this promotion include Meijer brand general merchandise, including drugs, pet, and consumables products, Fresh from Meijer, and Penny Smart items. One meal equates to 25 cents. Meal calculation is based on the approximate average cost of a meal from select food pantry partners across the Meijer footprint.
