Retailer to double customer donations to Simply Give hunger relief on Aug. 15 and Sept. 12

Meijer has revealed the upcoming double match days for its Simply Give hunger relief program. On Aug. 15 and Sept. 12, customers who include a Simply Give donation card in their purchase will see their $10 gift turned into $30 for the local food pantry associated with that store. This helps stock shelves for families requiring assistance. The ongoing program features six such double-match days annually, aiding nearly 600 food pantries throughout the Midwest.

"The Simply Give program makes a real difference for our pantry partners and the families they help in the Midwest," noted Melissa Conway, Director of Community Partnerships and Giving at Meijer. "Donations remain local, allowing pantries to address community-specific needs and offering customers a simple method to assist neighbors dealing with food insecurity. Double match days make each contribution even more effective."

Via the Meijer Simply Give program, shoppers can purchase a $10 donation card at checkout year-round. Each donation becomes a Meijer food-only gift card sent to a local pantry chosen by the store. This allows partners to buy needed items like fresh produce, dairy, meat, and baby essentials including formula and diapers.

Donations stay in the local area, so customers know their help supports nearby organizations. Since starting in 2008, Simply Give has raised over $100 million and provided more than 940 million meals for hunger relief in the Midwest.*

Simply Give donation cards are available in Meijer stores near checkout, on the Meijer website, and through the Meijer mobile app.

About Meijer: Meijer is a family-owned retailer operating more than 500 locations across the Midwest including supercenters and other formats. Known for inventing one-stop shopping, over 70,000 team members provide excellent in-store and online experiences with fresh foods, apparel, essentials, and wellness services. Meijer is a Great Place to Work and donates at least 6 percent of profits to communities. More details at newsroom.meijer.com.

*One meal equals 25 cents based on average costs from pantry partners.

SOURCE Meijer