As an increasing number of people turn to local food banks to help feed their families this year, Meijer
grocery chain announced that it will provide thousands of free store gift cards directly to families in
need through local food pantries.
This new program is in addition to Meijer’s Simply Give program, which raises money to help local food
pantries re-stock their shelves.
"As unemployment has risen, there are a greater number of people relying on our local food
banks," said Hank Meijer, co-chairman and CEO of the Grand Rapids, Michigan-based retailer.
"In addition to helping the food pantries stock their shelves, we also want to help families obtain
items that are generally not available at food pantries, such as perishable foods or items for those
with special dietary needs."
Each Meijer store will provide 100 free gift cards, each valued at $10, to a local food pantry to
distribute to needy families.
The Bowling Green recipient will be the BG Christian Food Pantry.
Each of the 18,900 gift cards donated by the company will be accompanied by a letter from Co-chairmen
Hank and Doug Meijer.As an increasing number of people turn to local food banks to help feed their
families this year, Meijer grocery chain announced that it will provide thousands of free store gift
cards directly to families in need through local food pantries.
This new program is in addition to Meijer’s Simply Give program, which raises money to help local food
pantries re-stock their shelves.
"As unemployment has risen, there are a greater number of people relying on our local food
banks," said Hank Meijer, co-chairman and CEO of the Grand Rapids, Michigan-based retailer.
"In addition to helping the food pantries stock their shelves, we also want to help families obtain
items that are generally not available at food pantries, such as perishable foods or items for those
with special dietary needs."
Each Meijer store will provide 100 free gift cards, each valued at $10, to a local food pantry to
distribute to needy families.
The Bowling Green recipient will be the BG Christian Food Pantry.
Each of the 18,900 gift cards donated by the company will be accompanied by a letter from Co-chairmen
Hank and Doug Meijer.