Kroger celebrates Noblesville Marketplace with $100K in donations to local charities

Harvest Food Bank, Prevail, Boys & Girls Club among recipients

Kroger is growing again, opening another multimillion-dollar investment in central Indiana.

The grocer’s newest Kroger Marketplace is now open at 14744 Union Market Drive in Noblesville after the ribbon-cutting celebration held last Friday, June 12.

“This store shows our attention to the evolving needs of our growing communities and local customers,” Kroger Central Division President Mike Goodwin said. “We work hard every day to offer the best stores and best possible shopping experience. Two essential principals will drive everything we do here – and at every Kroger store. We will provide the quality you trust and the value you love.”

For Kroger, this store is distinctive because it is not replacing an older building. It is brand new, marking Kroger’s recognition of the vibrance in Noblesville and Hamilton County. At approximately 120,000 square feet, the new store features a bright and colorful interior with an array of products that will be instantly popular: a Murray’s Cheese shop, Starbucks, a store-made popcorn café, even an apparel department. The aisles are also different in this Marketplace store, wider than usual, making shopping even more comfortable.

“We are excited to welcome Kroger Marketplace to Noblesville’s east side. This new location expands access to quality groceries and provides additional shopping options for our growing community,” Mayor Chris Jensen said. “Beyond its investment in our local economy and workforce, Kroger has demonstrated a strong commitment to giving back through initiatives that support our residents, including efforts to help address food insecurity. We are grateful for Kroger’s partnership and look forward to the positive impact this store will have on our community for years to come.”

Kroger’s investment of nearly $40 million in Noblesville created more than 300 jobs at the new store.

More stores are coming. Construction projects are underway now in Zionsville and Crawfordsville. Many existing stores will be remodeled to enhance the shopping experience of their customers. Combined, 2026 is a $200 million year for Kroger construction engineers.

“I love the opportunity to extend the Kroger brand, offer more jobs and make lives better wherever we go,” Goodwin said.

Today’s ribbon-cutting also enabled Kroger to further its hunger relief commitment in central Indiana, continuing its support of the Eskenazi Health Fresh for You Market, presenting $75,000 for its operation. That donation was followed with contributions to provide meals at the Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville and to Prevail, which serves victims of abuse and crime. Kroger then presented gift cards to support the educational services of Teacher’s Treasures in Indianapolis. Altogether, Kroger’s charitable contributions last Friday exceeded $100,000.

The opening ceremony ended with a major food donation to Hamilton County Harvest Food Bank (HCHFB). Members of the Noblesville High School football team helped load $10,000 in high-demand products for struggling families in the area.

Kroger Central Division executives presented donations to Hamilton County Harvest Food Bank Executive Director Suzanna Hobson (above left) and Prevail, Inc. Executive Director Tami Wanninger (above right). Other organizations receiving donations include the Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville, the Eskenazi Health Fresh for You Market, and Teacher’s Treasures in Indianapolis. (Photo provided by The Kroger Co.)

Finally, Congresswoman Victoria Spartz presented proclamations to Kroger leaders for their generosity and for their investment in this growing corridor of Hamilton County.

“We are incredibly grateful to Kroger for their generous donation of $10,000 worth of food to Hamilton County Harvest Food Bank,” HCHFB Executive Director Suzanna Hobson said. “This incredible support directly strengthens our mission to fight hunger within Hamilton County by providing healthy, nutritious food to our neighbors that are food insecure.”

Kroger’s donations in Noblesville represent the latest boost to the Zero Hunger | Zero Waste plan, the grocer’s commitment to eliminate hunger in the communities it serves. Since the plan’s inception in 2017, Kroger has given more than $1 billion to hunger relief services across the United States and has had a role in the delivery of nearly four billion meals to families in need.