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Meijer disputes belief that nothing is free
The Midwest is known for flat landscapes and fertile farm fields stretching to the horizon, but it also is home to one of the country’s oldest and most successful mass merchandise chains — one with a long history of strong emphasis on pharmacy programs.
Where a growing number of chains have adopted generic discount programs, Meijer has taken to giving many drugs away for free. The list of medications that customers can obtain at no charge now includes metformin for Type 2 diabetes, prenatal vitamins and most antibiotics.
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Meijer kicks off eighth Simply Give campaign
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer is continuing its pantry donation program by kicking off a springtime campaign.
The Midwest retailer is once again teaming up with its customers and team members in implementing its Simply Give program to help restock the shelves of nearly 200 local food pantries in Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky.
This marks Meijer's eighth Simply Give effort, which began on March 20 and will continue through May 14.