A local Meijer proudly presented a check for nearly $60,000 after a spring campaign brought the generosity of the West Michigan community together in an effort to put food on their neighbor's tables. (WWMT/Jason Heeres)
A local Meijer proudly presented a check for nearly $60,000 after a spring campaign brought the generosity of the West Michigan community together in an effort to put food on their neighbor's tables.
The Oshtemo Meijer presented Friday Groceries, a local food pantry, with a check for $59,800 after the spring Simply Give campaign. The program, which runs throughout all Midwest Meijers and works closely with customers, team members and food pantry partners, set a record after raising more than $3.5 million in donations for community food pantry partners.
“We are committed to helping end food insecurity in the Midwest and are thankful for the continued support from our generous customers and team members,” Cathy Cooper, senior director of community partnership and giving, said.
Friday Groceries is a food pantry operated by Valley Family Church. Outreach director Jon Martin said this donation will help them in a big way.
"This is gonna carry us for a while. And we are able to actually exclusively use Meijer products almost 100 percent in our pack," Martin said.
For more information on the food pantry, you can visit their website here.
