Hy-Vee offers free coffee and breakfast for veterans in May
Hy-Vee offers free coffee and breakfast for veterans in May
Nida Tazeen, Galesburg Register-MailWed, May 6, 2026 at 8:35 AM UTC
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Hy-Vee is launching initiatives in May to support military veterans and active-duty service members.
Customers can round up their purchases to the nearest dollar at Hy-Vee stores this month to help organizations supporting veterans and military families, according to a community announcement. The American Red Cross, Honor Flight Network, Hope for the Warriors, Operation First Response and the Puppy Jake Foundation will receive the proceeds. Hy-Vee will match customer contributions up to $100,000.
Veterans and active-duty service members can also enjoy free coffee every Wednesday in May from 6 to 10 a.m. at Hy-Vee stores with hot food service, according to the announcement.
Free vet breakfast set for May 20
On May 20, these individuals can receive a complimentary buffet-style breakfast at Hy-Vee stores with hot food service during the same hours.
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In late May, Hy-Vee is teaming up with the United Service Organizations to distribute 5,000 hygiene kits to deploying and active-duty service members throughout the Midwest.
More than $3.8M donated
Since its inception in 2013, Hy-Vee Homefront has donated more than $3.8 million to nonprofits serving veterans, active-duty service members and their families. The initiative also includes an annual Veterans Day breakfast, funding for Honor Flights and benefits for employees who are veterans or active-duty service members.
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