Meijer’s D&I Efforts Continue With $1M Urban League Donation

In continuation of its ongoing commitment in diversity and inclusion, Meijer announced it is investing $1 million in 19 Urban League chapters across the Midwest.

"Meijer cares about the communities it serves, and we recognize that it takes time, dedication and thoughtful actions to make a positive difference," Meijer President and CEO Rick Keyes said in a release. "We are dedicated to strengthening our D&I efforts and applaud the National Urban League's commitment to provide economic empowerment, educational opportunities and the guarantee of civil rights.”

The $1 million contribution will be given to the following Urban League chapters:

"We are on a journey at Meijer, and believe this investment in these Urban Leagues will help bring a future of hope, equality and respect for our Black and African American communities," said Tim Williams, VP of diversity and inclusion for Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Meijer.

Part of Meijer’s commitment to diversity and inclusion includes bringing more diverse-owned brands to it shelves. It will host its second Supplier Diversity Summit from May 4-6, giving certified minority-, LGBTQ-, woman-, veteran- and disability-owned businesses the chance to showcase their retail-ready products to interested merchants.