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National Hispanic Heritage Month starts Sept. 15 and runs through Oct. 15. This annual celebration recognizes the independence of several Latin American countries, and honors the histories, cultures and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. This month, we’re showcasing our Hispanic products and recipes in our stores and online, plus helping sponsor a number of Hispanic Heritage Festivals across Hy-Vee's territory.

To mark the beginning of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, we are thrilled to introduce our newest 3-Million-Mile Driver! Congratulations to Phil Spence, driver for our Chariton Distribution Center. While headed south with deliveries for stores in Manhattan, Kansas, and Liberty, Missouri, Phil reached the 3-million-mile mark. Phil has served as a Hy-Vee Helpful Smile since 1977 and is only the fifth Hy-Vee driver to reach the 3-million milestone. Congratulations, Phil!

Recognize this helpful smile? We did! Congratulations to Debra Coufal, a Starbucks barista and department manager at the Columbus, Nebraska, Hy-Vee since 2006, is one of Hy-Vee's 2024 winners of the Legendary Customer Service Award. The award recognizes outstanding achievement in providing service that exceeds customers’ expectations. Only 13 winners were selected from among more than 75,000 Hy-Vee employees across eight states, and were nominated by their coworkers and customers.

September is National Family Meals Month! Since 2014, Hy-Vee has supported FMI- The Food Industry Association in this initiative to provide resources to help families come together during mealtime. This year, Hy-Vee is adding fun to family meals with a friendly competition at select stores in the eight-state region, as well as a video series featuring families discussing the importance of mealtime in different cultures. Learn how Hy-Vee is helping turn mealtime into family time! https://lnkd.in/g2Pm3hFZ

This week we joined our partners Alliant Energy and Iowa State University to celebrate the opening of our Chariton Solar Field, located just north of our Chariton Distribution Center.?This project, hosted on Hy-Vee property, will generate enough energy to power more than 350 homes each year. Additionally, Iowa State University researchers will be gathering data on the best mix of plants to grow on the solar field to attract pollinators and learning more about what fruits and vegetables can be grown between the rows of solar panels.

Love Hy-Vee? We do, too! Show your support by voting for Hy-Vee as the Best Grocery Store in America. Vote daily, now through Sept. 2 in USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Cast your vote: https://lnkd.in/gq5cj6_i

Happy 100th Birthday WHO Radio! For this centenarian celebration, Hy-Vee provided this one-of-a-kind birthday cake designed by Sara Vanderheydan from the Prairie Trail Hy-Vee. If you happen to be out at the Iowa State Fair this weekend, be sure to stop by the Hy-Vee WHO Radio Crystal Studio to see this work of art and say Happy Birthday! ?

Deadline is now! Take the next step in investing in your success and submit a free application to pitch your business and potentially earn up to $30,000! ?? If you represent a local business, apply to showcase your products or services during a pitch competition at the Hy-Vee OpportUNITY Inclusive Business Summit in Kansas City on Sept.12 at GEHA Field. At Arrowhead Stadium. ?? Apply by 11:59 pm. August 11: https://lnkd.in/gbCNzXen

Last week, the?World Food Prize Foundation?gathered more than 400 Iowans from across the state to share their ideas on how we all work together to fight hunger. Hy-Vee was honored to be featured with our partners?Hormel Foods?and?Food Bank of Iowa?on a panel titled "From Surplus to Security: Ensuring Food Reaches Those in Need," discussing how food retailers and suppliers can better work together to help Iowans fighting food insecurity.

In honor of National Lemonade Month in August, Hy-Vee is partnering with Milo's Tea Company, Inc. for their “Share the Lemonade Love” campaign! Through August, 5% of all purchases of Milo’s Lemonade will go towards Hy-Vee and Feeding America's 100 Million Meals Challenge. Enjoy the classic summer beverage and help support those fighting food insecurity across the Midwest. Look out for Lemonade Love Selfie Stands in select markets to show your love while helping those in need.