Campaign set to run through Sept. 28
Hamilton County Harvest Food Bank (HCHFB) announces a partnership with Meijer to provide much-needed relief to local families facing food insecurity through the retailer’s customer-driven hunger relief program, Simply Give.
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“Food insecurity is a real issue in our hometown community,” HCHFB Executive Director Anita Hagen said. “Over 32,160 Hamilton County friends and neighbors are not sure where their next meal is going to come from.”
The Simply Give program encourages customers to add a $10 Simply Give donation card to their cart, which is then converted into a Meijer food-only gift card and given to a local food pantry in the store’s community.
HCHFB will benefit from donation cards at the Noblesville Meijer stores now through Sept. 28. In addition, Meijer will DOUBLE MATCH all customer cards on Saturday, Aug. 17 and Sept. 14, effectively tripling contributions made on both days. Meijer customers shopping online using Meijer Pickup or Home Delivery can also include Simply Give donation cards as an add-on to their orders.
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“Continued hardships have taught us all the importance of community members supporting each other,” Hagen said. “We encourage our community to give and help us feed our Hamilton County neighbors in need by adding a Meijer Simply Give food donation card to your cart during your next shopping trip.”
Since 2008, more than $91 million has been distributed to food pantries across the Midwest to feed neighbors in need through the Meijer Simply Give program.
You can also donate to this program through HCH Food Bank Online Giving. Just select “Food Purchases” or “Meals for Kids” and be ensured your donation will go towards food purchases for hungry neighbors.
About Hamilton County Harvest Food Bank
Hamilton County Harvest Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting over 40 food pantries and meal programs in neighborhoods all across Hamilton County with nonperishable food, fresh, locally grown produce, locally grown meat, and network support. Since 2009, HCHFB has given over 1.5 million meals into the county’s food support network. The organization’s goal is to “Work Together with YOU to Feed Hamilton County.” Please visit HCHFoodBank.org and Hamilton County Harvest Food Bank on Facebook.
About Meijer Philanthropy
Meijer is a family-owned retailer based in Grand Rapids, Mich. with a fundamental philosophy aimed at enriching lives in the communities it serves. Meijer proudly donates more than 6 percent of its net profit each year to charities throughout the Midwest. With hunger as a corporate philanthropic focus, Meijer partners with hundreds of food banks and pantries through its Simply Give and food rescue programs. Meijer also supports diversity & inclusion, sustainability, health and wellness, and local giving. For additional information on Meijer philanthropy, please visit meijercommunity.com.