Meijer – Community Support & Donation Requests

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Organization: Meijer

About the Funder

Meijer is a family-owned retailer with a long-standing commitment to strengthening the communities it serves across the Midwest. Through its Community Support Program, Meijer provides product donations, gift cards, and event support for nonprofit organizations that enhance community well-being, promote health and human services, support youth, and address food insecurity.

Meijer’s giving approach is highly local—each store and distribution center evaluates requests based on community needs and available resources.

What This Program Funds

Meijer supports nonprofits in several ways:

1. Gift Cards

Used for:

Fundraisers (raffles, auctions, galas)
Program supplies
Food or essential needs purchases
Community events

2. In-Kind Product Donations

Meijer may donate:

Food items
Store merchandise
Supplies for community programs
Items for fundraising events

3. Event Support

Local stores may support:

Youth sports events
Community festivals
Charity walks/runs
School or nonprofit celebrations

4. Hunger Relief Support

Meijer is a major partner to food pantries and hunger-relief organizations through:

Product donations
Store-level partnerships
Meijer Simply Give® programs (when applicable)

Eligibility

To qualify, organizations must:

Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, school, or qualifying community organization
Operate in a community served by a Meijer store or distribution center
Submit requests through the online Meijer Community Support portal
Request support for charitable purposes only

Meijer generally does not support:

Individuals
Religious programs unless services are non-sectarian and open to all
Political or lobbying organizations
Organizations outside Meijer’s service footprint

Funding Amounts

Meijer does not publish formal minimums or maximums.

Support may include:

Gift cards (value determined case-by-case)
Product donations
Event support

Award levels depend on:

Community impact
Event size and purpose
Need and alignment with Meijer priorities
Store/district budget and availability

Deadline

Requests are accepted year-round.
Organizations should submit at least 4 weeks before the event or when the donation is needed.

Some stores may require longer lead times during high-volume seasons.

Geographic Focus

Meijer supports nonprofits located in communities where it operates:

Michigan
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Kentucky
Wisconsin

Requests must be tied to a local Meijer store or service area.

Application Process

Visit the Meijer Community Support request page
Complete the online form with:
- Organization and EIN information
- Event or program details
- Type of support requested
- Amount or in-kind product needed
- Community impact narrative
Submit the request 4+ weeks before the need date
The local store or regional leadership team will review and respond