Meijer has donated $200,000 to the 2026 Harvest for Hunger Campaign, an annual springtime effort that assists four local food banks across 21 counties in Northeast Ohio.
The donation will support the Akron‑Canton Regional Foodbank, the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley, and Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio.
“For more than 90 years, Meijer has been dedicated to fighting hunger and supporting families in the communities we serve,” said Vik Srinivasan, chief administration pfficer at Meijer.
“This commitment is reflected in our support of the Harvest for Hunger campaign, ensuring individuals and families in Northeast Ohio have reliable access to nutritious meals now and in the future.”
Harvest for Hunger is one of the largest annual food and funds drives in the nation. The 2025 campaign set a record, collecting more than $11 million and thousands of pounds of food to provide more than 33 million meals for local hunger relief. Funds raised through the campaign help food banks and their partner agencies keep shelves stocked amid increased demand.
Ohio was the first state Meijer expanded to outside of Michigan. The retailer employs more than 14,000 team members statewide at stores and its distribution and manufacturing facilities in Tipp City.
For independent grocers, hunger relief programs like Harvest for Hunger offer a way to strengthen community ties while addressing a critical local need. Participating in checkout donation campaigns or organizing food drives can build goodwill among shoppers who value social responsibility. Such efforts also help differentiate independent stores from larger competitors, reinforcing the grocer’s role as a community partner rather than just a place to shop.
About Meijer
Meijer is a privately-owned, family‑operated retailer with more than 500 supercenters, grocery stores, neighborhood markets and express locations throughout the Midwest. More than 70,000 Meijer employees work to deliver a seamless in‑store and online shopping experience. The company donates at least 6 percent of its profit to strengthen its communities.
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