Hy-Vee Along with Customers Donate More Than $341,000 to American Red Cross for Hurricane Relief Efforts

November 8, 2024 | News & Press Releases

Hy-Vee's Chairman and CEO Jeremy Gosch presented the American Red Cross with a check for $341,307.48 to support relief efforts from recent hurricanes that have hit the United States. The donation includes a $100,000 corporate match to the more than $241,307.48 raised from customers at checkout during a two-week register round up campaign.

In light of the recent hurricanes impacting the nation, Hy-Vee held an in-store register round up campaign in October at all Hy-Vee grocery stores, Dollar Fresh Markets and Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh locations. Customers could round up their purchases to the nearest dollar during checkout at the store to help individuals and families impacted by the hurricanes.

In addition to monetary donations, Hy-Vee deployed its disaster relief fleet after Hurricane Helene to impacted areas. A large flatbed generator and trailers filled with supplies and bottled water were sent to support partners handling relief operations. Several Hy-Vee trailers still remain in disaster-impacted areas to support Operation BBQ Relief as the organization continues to serve meals to those handling response efforts.

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Hy-Vee, Inc. is an employee-owned corporation operating more than 570 business units across nine Midwestern states with sales of more than $13 billion annually. The supermarket chain is synonymous with quality, variety, convenience, healthy lifestyles, culinary expertise and superior customer service. Hy-Vee was recently named the No. 1 grocery store in America by USA TODAY. The company's more than 75,000 employees provide "A Helpful Smile in Every Aisle" to customers every day. For additional information, visit www.hy-vee.com.