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We’ve been attending the Michigan Livestock Expo “Sale-abration” since the event’s inception in 1996, but this year was particularly special. Meijer meat buyers Christi Rozema and Ben...

When crews began dismantling a Meijer gas station outside of Lansing recently, Store Director Jeremiah Hernandez was reminded why his store is an undisputed source of pride for the Delta Township...

Last month, Meijer pharmacists from across the Indianapolis area came to the Black and Minority Health Fair as part of the Indiana Black Expo’s Summer Celebration event to administer health...

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...

In the lead-up to opening our Westfield, Ind. store this spring, we found many community partners we were eager to support. But since opening the doors, our team continues to seek out local...

When you think food pantry, you think canned goods, boxed meals, maybe some milk and fresh produce. But do you think diapers? If your answer was “no,” you’re not alone. The Food Resources...

Hitting your professional stride within 10 years of graduating college isn’t always easy. But for Meijer Distribution Center Unit Director Marcelo Olivarez, it’s an accomplishment that’s...

We’re excited to support Cleveland Metroparks Zoo by sponsoring the return of the Cleveland Asian Lantern Festival this year. The event brings families together to make lasting memories while...

We recently partnered with Mudsock Youth Athletics in Fishers, Ind. Meijer as their Exclusive Grocer and Supercenter in support of the group’s efforts to get local children moving, competing and...

Meijer has supported the West Michigan Miracle League since its inception when we helped fund construction of an accessible softball field in Rockford, Mich. Our support hit a new level when we...

We’re proud to be named a 2021 Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion, demonstrating our ongoing commitment to championing a culture of dignity and respect on our teams. This recognition...

Our mission of enriching lives in the communities we serve begins with a focus on serving people. This year, we launched the “Stronger Together, Meijer Unity and Community” campaign across our...

We’re proud to partner with the West Michigan Center for Arts and Technology (WMCAT), a nationally-recognized leader in creative youth development and adult workforce training based in Grand...

On Sunday afternoon, as Nelly Korda approached the 18th green of the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give, 14-year-old Sophia Howard was running across the fairways of the other holes in the hopes...

Ben Negron has always had a heart for community service – something his parents instilled in him from the very beginning. That’s why it may not be a surprise, but is still a great honor, that...

Our partner BU Wellness Network spent the last year continuing to fight the ongoing HIV epidemic, while also supporting marginalized communities through a global pandemic. The Indianapolis-based...

Prior to opening his store, Store Director Chad Clark knew neighbors in Westfield, Ind. were enthusiastic about having a new Meijer in town. The diverse, thriving community is known for being a...

The words “They Believed Before We Built” are emblazoned on a column at the entry of the new Sports and Learning Campus in Louisville, Kentucky. Beneath those words is another sign that reads...

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...

We are excited to announce the first-ever Meijer LPGA Run & Walk Virtual Challenge for Simply Give. “When we realized our traditional in-person 5k wasn’t in the cards for this year’s event,...

Three years ago, Meijer Seafood Buyer David Wier found himself knee-deep in mud, planting new mangrove trees in Thailand. Now, he’s getting to see the results of his and his team’s hard work....

A classroom assignment turned into a memorable event for one elementary class in Holland, Mich. The team at our Holland store recently received a letter from a second grader named Josiah, who was...

The Chicago Urban League is using our recent donation of more than $50,000 to move the needle toward racial parity in business and civic leadership in its community. The league’s IMPACT program...

We have a long history of supporting the West Michigan Sports Commission (WMSC) through programs like the Meijer State Games. So, when they came to us with the opportunity to be the new naming...

If you want to see just how impactful a single Meijer team member can be in their community, look no further than Joe Van Buren Jr at our Whitestown Parkway store in Zionsville, Ind. On at least...

The Urban League of Detroit and Southeastern Michigan is using a recent donation from Meijer to enhance its Project Ready College Club. This program increases educational opportunities for local...

When our clothing team was able to obtain more than 7,000 coats to donate to local nonprofits this winter and spring, our stores jumped into action to serve their communities. Fort Wayne, Ind....

The State of Michigan recently named Meijer a bronze-level, veteran-friendly organization. The recognition designates employers that have taken actions to support and promote the hiring and...

The Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital does great things for families in its community. That’s why we decided to donate $2 million to support Cleveland Clinic Children’s school-based...

After tough winter conditions of heavy snow and ice in February, many Kentuckians were excited to see warmer weather in March. But with warmer weather came rapidly melting snow and ice, as well as...

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...

When ArtPrize, a beloved Grand Rapids, Mich. community art festival, was cancelled due to COVID-19, it also meant the same for of many of its educational outreach programs. However, we partnered...

Meijer Legacy Awards honor our team members who are leaving a lasting legacy on their teams and in their communities. The President's Award is given to team members who have positively driven the...

We are proud to announce Marquette Meijer Store Director John Spaulding as the 2020 recipient of the Fred Meijer Award. With only one honoree each year, the Fred Meijer Award is the highest honor...

We recently partnered with Give Merit, the philanthropic arm of Detroit-based fashion brand Merit Goodness, to support its FATE program that aims to keep Detroit students engaged in school and...

Many sports fans dream of seeing their name on the back of their favorite team’s jersey. That dream came true for Todd Bevering when Chicago Blackhawks Left Wing Alex DeBrincat skated out onto...

After our Flashfood pilot test in our Detroit stores reduced in-store food waste by 10 percent in late 2019, we’re excited to roll it out to all our stores in 2021. COVID-19 caused delays in...

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...

When Elli Simcoe was looking for models for our Easter 2020 toy ad, the Meijer photo shoot manager knew she wanted the kids to reflect the people in the communities we serve. “It can be tricky...

In honor of Black History Month, we’re excited to carry a limited edition collection of Black History Month graphic T-shirts at 220 of our stores. For one of the shirts, we partnered with the...

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...

In December, we joined forces with Cleveland Browns Guard Joel Bitonio and his family to host “Home Team Holiday Cheer,” a program to make sure children from all 22 City of Cleveland...

In late 2020, a customer was shopping alone in our Mansfield, Ohio store when he lost consciousness and went into cardiac arrest, according to a letter written by his grandson. At the time, the...

Last month, five Detroit families were surprised to find everything they needed for their holiday celebration sitting in front of their homes courtesy of the Detroit Red Wings, the Detroit Tigers...

David Renneckar is known as the go-to guy at our Sandusky, Ohio store. Working as a grocery stocker in the same store for 18 years has made him an expert on everything Meijer, and customers know...

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...

It was 4 a.m. under cloudy skies when Doug Zoller pulled on his coat and started his fully loaded truck. In early December, some may note the resemblance between the bearded Doug and everyone’s...