Grand Rapids Business Journal
Courtesy Meijer
As food pantries across the Midwest saw an increased need resulting from the COVID-19 global pandemic, Meijer and its customers donated more than $7.6 million in 2020 to help them feed hungry families in their communities through the retailer’s Simply Give program.
“Despite the difficult circumstances many families faced last year, we were proud to join forces with our customers to help those who needed it most,” said Cathy Cooper, senior director of community partnerships and giving at Meijer. “We care about the communities we serve and are committed to ensuring our Simply Give program makes a difference for our food pantry partners.”
Simply Give donation cards are available at checkout lanes in all Meijer stores.
Meijer and its customers donated more than $7.6 million in 2020 through the retailer s Simply Give program to help keep Midwest food pantries’ shelves stocked and feed hungry families.
The year 2020 proved a crucial time to help food pantries as they experienced increased need because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the difficult circumstances many families faced last year, we were proud to join forces with our customers to help those who needed it most, said Cathy Cooper, Meijer s senior director of community partnerships and giving. We care about the communities we serve and are committed to ensuring our Simply Give program makes a difference for our food pantry partners.