WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Pharmacy customers have generously donated over $3 million this year to support local food banks nationwide. To amplify this impact, CVS Health is increasing its overall contribution to benefit Feeding America. The nationwide in-store campaign at CVS Pharmacy locations provided customers with a simple yet powerful way to join the fight against hunger in their communities. In addition to these efforts, CVS Health has pledged more than $2 million in 2025 to further address food insecurity—continuing its longstanding commitment to expanding access to nutritious food across the country.
“Food insecurity is a complex issue that looks different in every community—there’s no one-size-fits-all solution,” said Jenny McColloch, VP of Sustainability and Community Impact at CVS Health. “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. Beyond that, we continue to support organizations that are working every day to increase access to nutritious food – investing in local solutions that meet people where they are and help address the unique needs of each community.”
With 9,000 pharmacies across the country, CVS Health is committed to helping friends, families, and neighbors by improving health and simplifying care. In addition, the company’s philanthropic actions help strengthen American communities.
Every dollar raised by CVS Pharmacy customers goes directly to a local food bank in the Feeding America network. The success of this initiative is a testament to the generosity and commitment of CVS Pharmacy customers, who continue to play a vital role in helping neighbors access the nutritious food they need. Since 2020, in-store fundraising campaigns have raised and donated more than $60 million for Feeding America.
"Hunger is a challenge we can overcome by working together," said Lauren Biedron, senior vice president of Corporate Partnerships at Feeding America. "At a time when many families across the country are facing uncertainty and managing tough choices such as balancing food with other essentials, we are grateful for long-standing partners like CVS Health who understand this urgent need to address the hunger crisis. Together, we can ensure stability for our neighbors facing hunger, so they have access to the food and resources they need to thrive."
In addition to the fundraising opportunity provided by CVS Pharmacy, since 2024, CVS Health has also awarded over $4 million in local grants to support organizations nationwide that address food insecurity, improve access to nutritious food and expand medically tailored meal services. These grants are designed to strengthen and scale solutions that go beyond addressing hunger alone – tackling the broader social and health-related drivers of food insecurity. A few recent grants include:
- $500,000 to Feeding America to enhance Meal Connect, its food rescue platform that reduces waste and increases access to nutritious food by connecting donors with local food banks and agencies.
- $235,000 over two years to Community Servings for the Food is Medicine Accelerator program, a national initiative led by the Food is Medicine Coalition and partners to refine, replicate, and scale the medically tailored meal (MTM) model in communities.
- $100,000 to Meals on Wheels of Mercer County, NJ, providing general operating support to help the organization better meet the evolving needs of the individuals and communities it serves.
- $100,000 to Keep Growing Detroit, supporting its Garden Resource Program, which promotes urban gardening and provides tools and resources to family, school and community gardens.
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