GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., November 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Meijer will donate $1 million — equivalent to 4 million meals — at pantries across the Midwest after customers made more than 4 million purchases, including Meijer-branded items over Thanksgiving week.
The donation is the result of the retailer’s recent commitment to provide up to 4 million meals at its signature Just give hunger relief program – one meal for every purchase that includes qualifying Meijer branded food November 20-26.
“Having reached our goal of 4 million meals by Thanksgiving Day is especially exciting, as it demonstrates our customers’ commitment to feeding families in need this holiday season,” said the President and CEO of Meijer. Rick Keyes said. “This Thanksgiving, we are especially grateful for the support of our customers for programs like this. The success of this program – and Just give overall – is a direct reflection of the passion our customers share with us for hunger relief in our communities.”
Donation will be split equally among more than 250 local food pantries participating in retailer’s Holidays Just give country. Food pantries will receive their share of the $1 million donation, in addition to ongoing holiday party proceeds Just give campaign, early 2023.
“What makes Just give program so special is the active role our customers take in supporting their neighbors facing food insecurity,” said Cathy Cooper, senior director of community partnerships and donations for Meijer. “Our customers truly embody the spirit of the season.”
Thanks to this donation, the Just give program generated a total of $76 million for pantries across the Midwest since its launch in 2008.
Customers interested in doing even more to support the fight against hunger in their communities can purchase a $10 Just give donation card in-store or in addition to their online Meijer pick-up and home delivery orders throughout the year. Contributions are then converted into food-only Meijer gift cards and donated to a local pantry partner in the store’s community. In addition, Meijer will double everything Just give cards purchased on Saturday December 17 turning each $10 contribution to $30 for a local pantry.
About Meijer: Meijer is a Grand Rapids, Mich.retailer that operates 499 Supercenters, Neighborhood Markets and Express locations throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin. Privately owned and family owned since 1934, Meijer pioneered the “one stop shop” concept and has evolved over the years to include expanded fresh produce and meat departments, as well as pharmacies, full clothing departments, departments for pets, garden centers, toys and electronics. For more information about Meijer, please visit www.meijer.com. Follow Meijer on Twitter @Meijer and @MeijerPR or become a fan on Facebook.
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