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Hy-Vee One Step

At Hy-Vee, we believe that making the world a better place begins with taking one step forward. One Step is Hy-Vee’s initiative dedicated to helping people, communities and the planet. When you purchase One Step-branded products at Hy-Vee, you’re helping fund specific projects that help improve the lives of families in your community and across the globe.

One Step Cereal

Feeding the hungry.

Hunger is a global crisis. In the U.S., more than 47 million people don’t know where their next meal will come from. Sales of Hy-Vee One Step cereal, potatoes and eggs help fight food insecurity both in the U.S. and around the world. 22.4 million meals provided

One Step Trees

Planting trees.

Trees provide two essential elements for life — oxygen and food. Buying Hy-Vee One Step paper products supports tree planting initiatives across the Midwest, which enhance our environment and beautify our communities. 820,000 trees planted

One Step Water

Building wells.

More than 700 million people worldwide lack access to safe drinking water. Hy-Vee One Step bottled water helps build wells across the globe, providing clean drinking water and improved sanitation. 140 wells funded. 763 garden grants awarded

One Step Cereal Box

One Step Cereal

Millions of people in countries around the world, as well as in our own backyard, lack a dependable, adequate supply of food. Proceeds from the sale of Hy-Vee One Step cereal support Meals from the Heartland, an Iowa-based organization that fights hunger locally, nationally and around the globe.

One Step Russet Potatoes Bag

One Step Russet Potatoes (5 lb. bag)

In the U.S., more than 47 million people are food insecure, which means 1 in 7 adults and 1 in 5 children don’t have consistent access to nutritious food. Each bag of Hy-Vee One Step russet potatoes support families facing food insecurity across the nation through Feeding America®, the largest hunger-relief organization in the U.S.

One Step Paper Products

One Step Paper Products

Trees serve a critical role in our world’s ecosystem. Not only do they provide oxygen and food, but they also help provide cleaner air and help manage storm water control. Through the sale of Hy-Vee One Step paper products, Hy-Vee supports reforestation efforts through our partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation.

One Step Water Bottle and 24-pack

One Step Water

According to the World Health Organization, 1 in 4 individuals lack access to safely managed drinking water, which leads to water-related illnesses. Proceeds from Hy-Vee One Step bottled water help fund the building of wells and community gardens across the globe through Blessman Ministries and Rotary International.

One Step Eggs

One Step Eggs

All Hy-Vee One Step pastured-raised brown eggs are locally produced on small family farms. For each carton of eggs you purchase, we donate to organizations fighting food insecurity.

Together, We Make a Difference