Summary
Hy-Vee, a major supermarket chain in the Midwest, is offering free meals to children to help address food insecurity due to rising grocery costs and uncertainties in SNAP funding. The initiative runs from November 3 to 7 and encourages donations for local food banks.
Key Facts
- Hy-Vee is providing free meals to children aged 12 and under from November 3 to 7 at its locations with hot food facilities.
- Meals are available from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. with options for dine-in or takeout.
- Adults can buy similar meals for $3.
- Hy-Vee customers can buy $5 and $10 donation bundles for nearby food banks at checkout.
- The company has shared budget-friendly recipes on social media for meals costing $3 or less per serving.
- Hy-Vee has a history of supporting food banks with donations, including a $100,000 recent contribution and $70 million in-kind food donations over the past year.
