Meijer announced today it’s making a $25,000 donation to The Other Way Ministries in Grand Rapids on behalf of 2024 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give Champion Lilia Vu.
This donation follows the tournament achieving a record-setting $2 million fundraising goal and supports a tradition started in 2021 to support a hunger relief program of the champion’s choice. 2023 Champion Leona Maguire, 2022 Champion Jennifer Kupcho, and 2021 Champion Nelly Korda chose to give the surprise $25,000 donation to Grand Rapids-based Kids’ Food Basket.
“We are humbled and honored to support local organizations like The Other Way, which plays a crucial role in addressing hunger at the community level, ensuring families receive the resources they need right where they live,” said Melissa Conway, Director of Community Partnerships & Giving at Meijer. “Supporting these organizations is essential to strengthening our neighborhoods and creating lasting change. Thank you, Lilia, for helping us extend our commitment to enriching lives in the communities we serve.”
Vu chose The Other Way Ministries because the organization supports a key neighborhood in the Grand Rapids community. The pantry was also a highlight for LPGA Pro Brittany Lang, who visited the pantry with Meijer Executive Chairman Hank Meijer during the week of the 2024 Meijer LPGA Classic.
