June 29, 2026 | News & Press Releases
OMAHA, Neb. (June 29, 2026) — Hy-Vee and Coca-Cola are supporting youth sports with a $5,000 donation to Union Omaha.
On Monday, representatives of Hy-Vee and Coca-Cola presented Union Omaha with the donation, which will help fund the organization’s youth soccer clinics. Union Omaha’s goal is to teach 200 local children to play soccer, providing the athletes with training from Union Omaha players and coaches, a t-shirt, and a ticket to a Union Omaha soccer match.
"We are extremely grateful for this opportunity to support our local youth. Through these clinics, we are able to lift young Omahans and further our dedication to the enrichment of our Omaha community. We'd like to give a huge thank you to Hy-Vee and Coca-Cola as well for their investment in our community,” said Nick Hall, Club President, Union Omaha.
“Hy-Vee is proud to boost an organization that works to improve the lives of children through sports,” said Tina Potthoff, Senior Vice President, Communications, Hy-Vee. “This donation helps Hy-Vee fulfill its mission of making lives happier and healthier, and we know Union Omaha will provide these kids with a valuable experience.”
"Our mission is to refresh the world and make a difference, and partnerships like this help bring that purpose to life. Through our partnership with one of our valued customers, we are proud to support Union Omaha and its commitment to investing in the next generation of athletes," said Molly Sanon, Director, Customer Marketing, The Coca-Cola Company.
This summer, Hy-Vee and Coca-Cola are presenting four different youth sports organizations throughout the Midwest with donations of $5,000. The donation to Union Omaha is part of Coca-Cola’s mission to build a legacy of connection and inclusion through organizations that are focused on youth sports development and leadership.
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Hy-Vee, Inc. is an employee-owned corporation operating more than 560 business units across nine Midwestern states with sales of more than $14 billion annually. The supermarket chain is synonymous with quality, variety, convenience, healthy lifestyles, culinary expertise and superior customer service. Hy-Vee was recently named one of the top grocery stores in America by USA TODAY. The company’s more than 70,000 employees provide “A Helpful Smile in Every Aisle” to customers every day. For additional information, visit www.hy-vee.com.