Hy-Vee Donates $575,000 to Children's Miracle Network
Hy-Vee and 17 partners raised funds for 15 Midwest children's hospitals through two recent campaigns.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Philanthropy
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Hy-Vee and 17 vendor and supplier partners donated $575,000 to Children's Miracle Network, benefiting 15 children's hospitals across the Midwest. The donation was announced at Stead Family Children's Hospital in Iowa City on November 5, 2026.
Why it matters
The donation supports pediatric care and patient programs at hospitals in the region, including those serving Iowa City families. It was raised through customer participation at checkout and product promotions.
The $575,000 total was raised through two recent campaigns, with $252,000 directed to UI Health. The remaining distribution among the 15 benefiting Midwest hospitals is not detailed in the source material.
The players
Hy-Vee
Hy-Vee is a Midwest supermarket chain that has worked with Children's Miracle Network through Stead Family Children's Hospital for years.
Children's Miracle Network
Children's Miracle Network supports fundraising for 170 children's hospitals across the United States and Canada.
The details
Customers rounded their purchases up to the nearest dollar at checkout, and promotions involving participating products also raised funds. Donated money supports music therapy, books for patients, facility dog programs, and space improvements at Stead Family Children's Hospital.
Timeline
Two fundraising campaigns raised the donated funds prior to publication.
The donation was announced at Stead Family Children's Hospital on November 5, 2026.
Philanthropy Landscape
Corporate partnerships with Children's Miracle Network, which supports fundraising for 170 hospitals across the United States and Canada, channel retail customer spending into pediatric care. This donation continues Hy-Vee's long-running work with the network through Stead Family Children's Hospital.
Customers who round up purchases at checkout or buy participating products directly contribute to pediatric hospital programs. The funds support music therapy, patient books, and facility dog programs for children receiving care.
The takeaway
Small contributions at checkout can add up to meaningful support for children's hospitals. Customers can ask cashiers about round-up donation options during their next shopping trip.
Further reading
For more on giving in the region, explore Philanthropy coverage for Iowa City.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KGAN.
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