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Hy-Vee values the partnerships our stores have with local food pantries across our nine-state region. This week, Aron Brencht, food donor relationship manager of the Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP) and DJ Vega, store manager at our Edgewood Hy-Vee, visited KCRG-TV9’s Everyday Iowa to discuss the vital importance of food rescue. Our Cedar Rapids-area Hy-Vee stores contribute on average more than 10,000 pounds of food rescue donations weekly to HACAP and their partner food pantries. In the past month, Hy-Vee's food rescue donations have provided 83,000 meals to individuals and families in the Cedar Rapids area struggling with food insecurity.

Excited to announce our 15 finalists for the pitch competition taking place at the Hy-Vee OpportUNITY Inclusive Business Summit in Sioux Falls, SD on June 18! One winner will receive a grand prize of $30,000 and a total of $50,000 in prizes will be awarded at the summit. Click the link to read more about each finalist. https://lnkd.in/g9JfdjxV.

Mike Rollins is a master of produce. As produce manager of the Madison Avenue Hy-Vee in Council Bluffs, Iowa, Mike’s passion is blending fresh flavors with one-of-a-kind displays. This year, Mike was selected from produce managers across the nation to receive one of the industry’s highest honors — the International Fresh Produce Association’s Retail Produce Manager Award. Please help us give a special congratulations to Mike on this outstanding honor!

Last week, Hy-Vee and KCCI-TV worked together to fight food insecurity in Central Iowa. “Pack the Pantry” was a collaborative initiative to stock local food pantries across the region to prepare for the start of summer when pantries see a rise in need. Throughout the week, Hy-Vee employees and volunteers from local pantries joined customers to drop-off food at area stores, which were donated to a nearby pantry. Additionally, customers rounded up their purchases at the register as part of our continuing 100 Million Meals Challenge. In all, Hy-Vee and KCCI raised more than 347,000 meals benefitting Central Iowa families in need.

Congratulations to Megan Santella, Hy-Vee’s director of retail media operations, on being named a recipient of Path to Purchase Institute’s Retail Media Award. Over the past year, Megan has played a key role in helping develop RedMedia, Hy-Vee's new retail media network. Please help us congratulate Megan on this well-deserved honor! https://lnkd.in/gGdgvmRh

Hy-Vee concludes our Mental Health Awareness video series discussing the importance of understanding your medications and how talking to your pharmacist will give you the support needed through your good mental health journey. Starting a new medication for a mental health condition can be daunting, and it's not uncommon to feel anxious or fearful. Dr. Fick joins Hy-Vee Pharmacist Kerianne Roder for a candid conversation about mental health medications and helping reduce our customers' fear. Roder and Dr. Fick will discuss the importance of patients understanding that it may take some time for the medication to take effect and steps to take if they feel their medication isn't working. Learn how Hy-Vee’s pharmacy team can help you succeed in your mental health journey. https://lnkd.in/gzAPgvZf.

We’ve got BIG news to share! This week, Hy-Vee and Feeding America received not one — but TWO — Gold Halo Awards during the Engage for Good conference in Minneapolis. In addition to winning Gold in the Best Consumer Donation Program category, we were also honored with the Best of the Best Gold Halo for our ongoing 100 Million Meals Challenge campaign.    The Halo Awards honors outstanding corporate social impact initiatives happening across the U.S., as well as the partnerships established between businesses and nonprofits.     Thanks to the generosity and support of our customers, supplier partners and employees — together — we have provided more than 70 million meals to date with more meals on the way!

Deadline is now! Take the next step in investing in your success and submit a free application to pitch your business and potentially earn up to $30,000! 💵 If you represent a local minority- or woman-owned business, apply to showcase your products or services during a pitch competition at the Hy-Vee OpportUNITY Inclusive Business Summit in Sioux Falls on June 18 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. 🎯 Apply by 11:59 p.m. May 19: https://lnkd.in/gWJw3P7m

Hy-Vee continues our video series for Mental Health Awareness Month. This week, we talk about the importance of a healthy diet. Did you know what you eat and drink can significantly impact your mental health? Registered Dietitian Erin Good, RD, LD joins Dr. Fick in a conversation about foods that help keep our body calm and reduce anxiety and depression. Good also shares great alternatives to caffeine to reduce your anxiety including drinking water. https://lnkd.in/eeczkCvq.

We're thrilled to announce the winners of the 2024 National Best Place for Working Parents® Innovator Award, celebrating companies that are leading the way in supporting working parents. This award honors exceptional companies that provide exemplary support to their working parents, fostering both business growth and community development. Congratulations to our Small Micro Business Innovator Award Winner, Brigade Events! 🎉 With their forward-thinking approach, Brigade Events has set a high standard with policies like generous parental leave and flexible accommodations for the “unexpected” that comes with parenting. Their dedication serves as an inspiring model for other organizations looking to implement supportive measures for working parents. Kudos to the Medium Large Business Innovator Award Winner, Hy-Vee, Inc.! 🎉 Their commitment to making the workplace a supportive environment for parents is evident through their innovative policies, including paid holidays, quarterly bonuses, child care discounts, and a 10% grocery discount. Hy-vee exemplifies how businesses can thrive by prioritizing the well-being of their employee families. Join us in applauding the remarkable efforts of these organizations in demonstrating the immense value of investing in policies that support working parents, showcasing that family-friendly practices contribute significantly to business success and employee satisfaction. 👏