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CVS Pharmacy Customers Show Generosity in Fighting Hunger

In a remarkable demonstration of community spirit, customers at CVS Pharmacy have donated more than $3 million in 2025 to local food banks nationwide. This initiative is part of a broader effort by CVS Health to combat food insecurity and improve access to nutritious food for communities across the country. With an essential philanthropic commitment, CVS Health is aligning its resources to support the national movement to end hunger through community engagement and partnerships.

CVS Health’s in-store fundraising campaign serves as a simple yet impactful means for customers to contribute to the alleviation of hunger. Recognizing that food insecurity presents a complex challenge that varies from one community to another, the company is taking a multifaceted approach rather than a one-size-fits-all solution. “Thanks to our customers, we're able to make a meaningful difference in the lives of millions of people in America through our in-store fundraising campaign,” stated Jenny McColloch, VP of Sustainability and Community Impact at CVS Health. This reflects CVS Health’s ongoing commitment to local solutions that meet the unique needs of communities.

In addition to customer contributions, CVS Health is prioritizing food security with a further commitment of over $2 million in 2025 to support various initiatives aimed at addressing hunger. This includes strengthening partnerships with organizations like Feeding America, which is at the forefront of providing food assistance to those in need. Every dollar raised through CVS Pharmacy locations goes directly to the local food banks that are part of the Feeding America network, ensuring that contributions directly impact those struggling with food insecurity.

Since 2020, CVS’s fundraising efforts have achieved significant success, raising over $60 million to date for Feeding America. This initiative highlights the extraordinary generosity of CVS Pharmacy customers who continue to play a vital role in the fight against hunger. Lauren Biedron, Senior Vice President of Corporate Partnerships at Feeding America, emphasized, “Hunger is a challenge we can overcome by working together,” underlining the importance of collaboration in addressing food scarcity.

Moreover, CVS Health has awarded over $4 million in local grants since 2024, further bolstering support for initiatives that improve access to nutritious food. These funds are directed towards organizations that tackle various dimensions of food security, from addressing immediate hunger to solving long-term health and social factors associated with food access. Recent grants include:

• - $500,000 to Feeding America, aimed at enhancing its Meal Connect platform, which facilitates food rescue and connection between donors and local food banks.
• - $235,000 over two years to Community Servings, which aims at advancing the Food is Medicine Accelerator program, a national initiative that promotes the medically tailored meal model.
• - $100,000 to Meals on Wheels of Mercer County, NJ, which assists with operational support to meet evolving community needs.
• - $100,000 to Keep Growing Detroit, supporting urban gardening efforts through its Garden Resource Program, which provides resources to community gardens.

The efforts of CVS Health to combat food insecurity extend beyond mere fundraising; they involve a strategic commitment to creating scalable solutions that resonate within communities. By addressing the underlying drivers of food insecurity, CVS Health seeks to not only feed those in need but to foster long-term health and well-being.

With around 9,000 pharmacies nationwide, CVS Health remains at the forefront of community support, emphasizing that addressing food insecurity is essential in promoting overall health. Their integrated model of health solutions not only helps connect individuals to higher quality care but also translates into better health outcomes and reduced costs in the long run.

Explore CVS Health's dedicated initiatives to improve food access and combat hunger. This collective endeavor symbolizes a broader fight against food insecurity, aiming to foster a healthier, more stable future for all individuals and families across the nation.

For more information about the work being done to combat food insecurity in America, visit Feeding America.