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At Shepherd’s Gate Food Pantry in Westfield, Ind., we’re seeing just how much of a difference community support can make. The pantry that once served 700 people a month now helps more than...

A Rochester, Mich. mother of a 6-year-old girl was suddenly on the brink of eviction after her car broke down, requiring a $3,500 repair. Without transportation, she couldn’t get to work, and...

Year-round, the Meijer Simply Give hunger relief program supports more than 500 local food pantries in our local communities. From unexpected disasters to seasonal giving, we remain committed to...

It’s no surprise our team members go above and beyond when it comes to any task. Whether in our stores or out in the community, when we come together, it’s more than just doing the right thing –

As we continue to accelerate our growth in Northeast Ohio, our impact on its surrounding communities deepens. This impact includes our longtime partnership with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank...

In 2020, we opened a new supercenter in Bad Axe, Mich. While the store and parking lot took up 18 acres, what remained was a 16-acre section of tillable land around the store, and an opportunity...

Created in a church closet more than three decades ago, the Carmel United Methodist Church Missions Food Pantry has grown so much that it has taken over the church parsonage. For more than 300...

The Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give is more than just a golf tournament. In its ninth year of play, the tournament raised $1.25 million for Simply Give, the Meijer hunger relief program that...

When Jeremy Kirst, an avid golf fan from Grafton, Wis., found out about an opportunity to volunteer at the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give 3 years ago, he packed his bags and headed around the...

In honor of our purpose to enrich lives in the communities we serve, United Way of South Central Michigan - Capital Area presented Meijer with its annual Corporate Partner of the Year Award at an...

The Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give is a major draw for golf fans and foodies, but it’s also considered one of the best golf tournaments for family fun. The family friendly amenities are a...

Thousands of families across Wisconsin and Indiana had a Thanksgiving to remember, thanks to our partnerships with their favorite sports teams. Wisconsin The chef for the Green Bay Packers made...

Meijer supports hunger relief in many ways beyond our signature Simply Give hunger relief effort. Recently, we helped Northern Illinois Food Bank with one of its largest annual fundraisers. More...

This year we introduced a brand new, on-course culinary experience to the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give. J. Brewer’s – named after the financier who once owned the land where Blythefield...

Amy Huss was hooked after her first year volunteering at the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give. In addition to raising money for a cause close to her heart, she loves the camaraderie of...

Ask Pat Otterson about her efforts in helping enrich her community, and she will say it doesn’t feel like she does very much. Ask anyone else and you’ll hear a different story: Her McHenry,...

More than 6,000 turkeys and thousands of Thanksgiving fixings went to fill the bellies of families in the communities we serve across our footprint, thanks to the generosity of our stores for the...

Earlier this month, the Chicago Red Stars partnered with our Evergreen Park, Ill. store to serve their neighbors facing food insecurity. Red Stars players and staff, as well as Meijer team...

More than 250 food pantries across Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and Wisconsin recently received more than $2.3 million as part of our most recent Simply Give campaign. The 2021...

Before opening its doors to customers, our new store in Boardman, Ohio, gave three local nonprofits a first glimpse of its commitment to supporting the communities where team members work and...

While there’s light at the end of the tunnel and we’re pleased to be doing our part to vaccinate our communities against the spread of COVID-19, we recognize the toll this pandemic continues...

Over the last month we’ve been hard at work in our communities distributing 50,000 turkeys to food pantries across our footprint. "The events of this year have taught us all the importance of...

Last month, a group of Indiana Meijer team members bundled and masked up to help feed families in their community. The group volunteered with Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana – the largest food...

Two weeks ago, we donated 4,500 turkeys to the Greater Cleveland Food Bank as part of our commitment to donate $1 million in turkeys to food banks across the Midwest this month. Another 1,500 was...

A long line of cars queued up as team members from our Lorain, Ohio store braved the cold and snow to feed members of their community last month. Store Director Cassandra Robinson said her team...

As we look forward to continuing our Simply Give program this year, we wanted to look back at the successes and needs that continue to drive us in our efforts to end food insecurity in our...

The doors aren’t even open at our new store in Seven Hills, Ohio, but our team has already made an impact on local families facing food insecurity. Store Director Ariko Jackson and his team...

As we announced extended back-to-back fall and holiday Simply Give campaigns starting this week and lasting through the end of the year, we are reflecting upon the reasons why Simply Give exists...

Earlier this spring, our West Bend, Wisc. store donated 300 meal kits to the local Boys and Girls Club of Washington County to feed local families in need as COVID-19 impacted their community’s...

Families facing food insecurity are among those most affected by impacts of the coronavirus. As a grocer first, we see feeding our communities as our job and our passion. Many schools have taken...

By partnering with the State of Michigan and the Food Bank Council of Michigan, Meijer will secure and deliver millions of dollars’ worth of groceries to food banks across the state as need...

Love INC, a nonprofit serving residents of Grandville, Jenison and Hudsonville, Mich., received a surprise influx of funds from Meijer during a recent shopping trip. The nonprofit has seen a 60...

Members of the Ann Visger Preparatory Academy Fifth Grade Student Council spent a day of their mid-winter break recently tackling the issue of hunger in their community. The students visited...

The Meijer Simply Give program had another successful year, working closely with Meijer customers, team members and food pantry partners to help our hungry neighbors put food on their tables....

The eighth annual Wanted: Peanut Butter campaign kicked off Jan. 31 with a Meijer donation of $15,000 and 3,500 jars of the nutritious staple that are crucial for the nearly 200 food pantries,...

Meijer will double match every $10 donation to the Meijer Simply Give program on Friday, Sept. 13, 2019. That means, a $10 donation becomes $30 to help food pantries across the Midwest. “We are...

The fall Simply Give campaign kicks off Sunday, Aug. 18 and will run through Sept. 28. This program is the hallmark of the Meijer hunger relief efforts, which stocks the shelves of food pantries...

Despite a slow start due to heavy rains, the sixth annual Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give concluded Sunday, June 16, with a win by Canada’s Brooke Henderson and a donation commitment of $1.1...

The spring Simply Give campaign kicks off on Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 12) and runs through the 2019 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give that wraps up June 16. The program gives Meijer customers...

Citing “a strong year” in 2018, the Meijer family contributed an extra $2 million to its food pantry partners who participated in any of its three Simply Give campaigns. The one-time extra...

Meijer has a strong history of supporting the communities it serves, and that culture remains strong today through our philanthropic efforts. The Meijer Simply Give program set a record in 2018...

In an ongoing effort to feed hungry families in the communities we serve, Meijer joined forces with Hormel Foods and Indiana Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch to donate 2,000 hams to Gleaners Food Bank of...

To support Michigan dairy farmers and fill a need at the Greater Lansing Food Bank, Meijer accepted the #10GallonChallenge from Michigan Lt. Gov. Brian Calley. But, instead of donating 10 gallons...

The holiday Simply Give campaign is just around the corner, and our food pantry partners are gearing up to spread the word. The holiday campaign runs Nov. 18 through Dec. 29 at each of our stores...

The fall Simply Give campaign is underway and features a new look. Meijer rebranded the program to incorporate individuals involved with its food pantry partners throughout the Midwest. For...

Historically, the Meijer Simply Give program has made a tremendous impact on the food pantries it supports across the Midwest. The spring campaign set a record with more than $3.5 million in...

The Meijer spring Simply Give campaign is underway, following a record-setting year in 2017 that raised nearly $8.5 million for food pantries throughout the Midwest. The campaign will run through...

Representatives with the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give teamed up with LPGA Pro Brittany Lang during its Media Day event to announce a $1 million goal for the 5th annual tournament and make a...

Tickets to the 2018 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give — held June 12-17 at Blythefield Country Club — are now available online at meijerLPGAclassic.com. General admission tickets include...

The Meijer Simply Give program set a record in 2017 with nearly $8.5 million for food pantries throughout the Midwest, bringing the program’s overall donation to more than $37 million since its...