Wellspring is proud to announce a partnership with Meijer to provide much-needed relief to local families facing food insecurity through the retailer’s customer-driven hunger relief program, Simply Give.
News release from Wellspring Interfaith Social Services and Meijer:
Wellspring Interfaith Social Services and Meijer Support Families in Need Through the Meijer Simply Give Hunger Relief Program
Campaign set to run through March 28, 2026Fort Wayne, Indiana (December 27, 2025) – Wellspring is proud to announce a partnership with Meijer to provide much-needed relief to local families facing food insecurity through the retailer’s customer-driven hunger relief program, Simply Give.
Local partnerships are essential as demand for food assistance continues to rise,” said Ermina Mustedanagic, CEO at Wellspring Interfaith Social Services
Each Meijer Simply Give campaign feeds hungry families by replenishing the shelves of more than 270 food pantries in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and Wisconsin. The program encourages customers to add a $10 Simply Give donation card to their cart, which is then converted into a Meijer food-only gift card and given to a local food pantry in the store’s community.
Wellspring will benefit from donation cards at the Fort Wayne Dupont Meijer store now through March 28. In addition, Meijer will double match contributions made on Saturday, March 7 and 21 up to a maximum contribution of $10,000 per pantry per campaign.
“Continued hardships have taught us all the importance of community members supporting each other,” said Ermina Mustedanagic, CEO at Wellspring. “We encourage our community to give and help us feed their neighbors in need in Fort Wayne, Indiana by adding a Meijer Simply Give food donation card to their cart during their next shopping trip.”
“What’s special about the Meijer Simply Give program is each contribution stays local and directly impacts neighborhood food pantries to help feed families in need,” said Melissa Conway, Director of Community Partnerships & Giving at Meijer. “Food insecurity remains a national issue and at Meijer, we’re grateful for our customers and team members who continue to support this program, now in its 17th year.”
About Wellspring
Since 1968, Wellspring Interfaith Social Services has been dedicated to serving our community with compassion and dignity. We provide nutritious food, clothing, and youth programming to individuals and families in need, all at no charge. For more than five decades, Wellspring has been a trusted source of support, working to reduce hunger, strengthen families, and create opportunities for young people. Our commitment remains rooted in the belief that everyone deserves access to basic necessities and the chance to thrive.About Meijer
Meijer is a privately owned, family-operated retailer that serves customers at more than 500 supercenters, grocery stores, neighborhood markets, and express locations throughout the Midwest. As the pioneer of the one-stop shopping concept, more than 70,000 Meijer team members work hard to deliver a friendly, seamless in-store and online shopping experience featuring an assortment of fresh foods, high-quality apparel, household essentials, and health and wellness products and services. Meijer is consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work and annually donates at least 6 percent of its profit to strengthen its communities. Additional information on the company can be found by visiting newsroom.meijer.com.
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