Meijer reported that its fourth Meijer Team Gives program resulted in surprise donations to nearly 500 nonprofits in Midwest communities.
“Meijer Team Gives is a deeply personal program for us because it allows our team members across the Midwest to support non-profits making a meaningful impact in their communities,” said Rick Keyes, president and CEO of Meijer.
“By empowering them to choose the nonprofits that mean the most to them, we’re not just supporting hundreds of local organizations – we’re honoring the values and passions of our team. It’s incredibly moving to see how dedicated they are to making a difference, and this program reflects our purpose to enrich lives in the communities we serve.”
During the Meijer Team Gives program, each store, distribution facility and supply chain location has the opportunity to donate $10,000 to a nonprofit. Team members at each location work together to identify an organization most meaningful to them and their communities.
For this most recent program, nearly 30 percent of the chosen organizations were first-time donation recipients.
In Detroit, the Meijer Rivertown Market location made a donation to Make Food Not Waste, which implements food waste prevention, rescue and recycling solutions in Southeast Michigan.
“We have a long-standing relationship with Make Food Not Waste through our Simply Give hunger relief program, and the work they do in repurposing food that would otherwise be wasted is impacting so many people,” said Elizabeth Clement, store director. “Food insecurity continues to be an issue throughout the Greater Detroit community, so this donation goes a long way for local families.”
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On the west side of Cleveland, the Avon Meijer chose French Creek Foundation, which focuses on developing and revitalizing Avon’s French Creek District through projects that support its small businesses and residents.
“This community is fantastic and we’re proud to partner with French Creek year-round in support of the incredible work they do throughout Avon,” said Michael Jodrey, store director.
“Our $10,000 Meijer Team Gives donation will support their Christmas Tree Lighting Festival, sponsor a family in need for the holidays and also fund back-to-school shopping events next fall, helping kids get the supplies they need to start the year strong.”
In Indianapolis, a local Meijer store supported the SON Foundation, which provides a space for cancer patients and their families to stay during treatment.
“Any foundation related to cancer is near and dear to the hearts of our team members,” said Rebecca Miller, director of the store in Greenwood, Indiana. “We’ve had several team members affected by cancer this year so we wanted to pick an organization that we knew would impact those in need who are experiencing hardship during one of the toughest times of their lives.”
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