Hy-Vee announced that it has achieved its goal of helping to provide 100 million meals to Feeding America and its 19 partner food banks across the Midwest following a 20-month campaign. Hy-Vee raised donations of funding as well as product from customers and suppliers to provide 102 million meals during the campaign. $1 helps provide at least 10 meals secured by Feeding America on behalf of local member food banks. Pounds of food donated through in-store donations defines a meal as 1.2 pounds by the USDA. “Our customers and employees have been tremendous in supporting our fight against hunger, as have our supplier partners,” Jeremy Gosch, chairman and CEO of Hy-Vee, said in a prepared statement. “Thanks to them, 19 food banks and the thousands of pantries they support have been able to serve millions of families across the Midwest. When people come together, we truly can make a real difference for our neighbors and our 100 Million Meals Challenge demonstrated that.” According to the release, Hy-Vee and Feeding America plan to announce a new campaign focused on childhood hunger.