Meijer has announced a landmark achievement in its effort to combat hunger across the Midwest. Since its inception in 2008, the Meijer Simply Give program has donated $100 million to local food pantries, including proud partners in Fishers: Come to Me Food Pantry and St. Louis de Montfort Food Pantry.

The Simply Give program, which runs quarterly donation campaigns and large-scale food-only gift card contributions, has helped provide nearly 900 million meals to families facing food insecurity throughout the retailer’s six-state footprint.

“For the last 17 years, the Meijer Simply Give program has fueled the missions of food pantries for countless communities across the Midwest, ensuring neighbors in need have access to nourishing food,” said Rick Keyes, Meijer President & CEO. “Reaching this milestone is more than a number—it’s a testament to the critical partnerships between our stores and local food pantries, the generosity of our customers, and the dedication of our team members.”

To commemorate this $100 million milestone, Meijer will make a special $1.5 million contribution to hundreds of food pantry partners, including those in Fishers, that continue to serve as vital support systems for individuals and families in need.

Fishers-area pantries have been integral to this mission. Through their partnership with Meijer, both Come to Me Food Pantry and St. Louis de Montfort Food Pantry benefit from quarterly Simply Give campaigns, where shoppers can purchase a $10 donation card that’s then converted into a Meijer food-only gift card for local pantry use.

“Our food pantry partners are truly the heartbeat of our Simply Give program,” said Melissa Conway, Meijer Director of Community Partnerships & Giving. “We are thrilled to celebrate this impressive milestone with them. On behalf of Meijer, we’d like to thank all our pantry partners for the tremendous care, commitment, and compassion they demonstrate every day.”

In addition to regular campaigns, Meijer boosts impact through events such as Double Match Days and the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give, allowing customer contributions to stretch even further.

As the need for hunger relief continues, Meijer encourages customers to keep supporting their neighbors by adding a $10 Simply Give card to their cart during shopping trips—a small action with a big impact on food security in their community.