Before any Indiana Fever game kicks off, you will see Caitlin Clark standing in front of a pool of kids, signing their merch, photos, and whatnots. Once the game is done, win or lose, she repeats it all over again. For the point guard, interacting is one of the quickest ways to inspire the younger generation to chase their dreams. But inspiration is not enough. With the Caitlin Clark Foundation, she ensures the ones in need get opportunities. And now, her organization has revealed another big news.

“Would you like to round up your purchase?,” the Caitlin Clark Foundation’s official Instagram account posted. “It’s a small question, but it makes a big difference. Thanks to @hyvee shoppers, we were able to donate $300,000 to local food banks in the @feedingamerica network. That’s over 3 million nutritious meals!”

Back in March, the Caitlin Clark Foundation partnered with HyVee, one of the brands with Clark since 2021, to start their Round Up campaign. Under this, the customers at Dollar Fresh Market, Fast & Fresh stores, and Hy-Vee were encouraged to round up or directly donate.

According to Clark’s promotion at the time, 100% of the donations went straight to local food banks to help those facing hunger. Following that, they are now sharing the news from May 6, where they again collected $300,802.85 to forward it to Feeding America, the nation’s leading hunger relief network, which will support local food banks and pantries.

In just eight months, this effort helped deliver more than 3 million healthy meals to families in need across the Midwest.

“Nutrition is very important to children’s growth and well-being and has been instrumental to my success as an athlete,” Clark said about the initiative. “By providing meals to families in need, we can help make sure each child has the energy they need to succeed.”

Founded back in 2023, the Caitlin Clark Foundation aims to improve the lives of youth and their communities through education, nutrition, and sport. So far, it has already made a massive impact on many kids’ education, nutrition, and sports:

• Back in August 2024, Caitlin Clark and her foundation surprised 350 Des Moines Public Schools kids with Nike backpacks full of school supplies,
• On her birthday on January 22 this year, the foundation partnered with Scholastic’s national literacy program to donate 22,000 books to elementary and middle schools, children’s hospitals, and other non-profit organizations, focusing on Iowa and Indiana,
• In March 2025, the Caitlin Clark Foundation joined hands with Scholastic again to donate 1000 books to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa,
• In May 2025, the Caitlin Clark Foundation teamed up with Musco Lighting to donate and dedicate a mini-pitch at Weeks Middle School in Des Moines. They also aim to develop mini courts at Callanan, Hiatt, and McCombs middle schools

These were just instances where the Caitlin Clark Foundation has brightened up someone’s day. Personally, too, the West Des Moines native is doing her best. When HyVee re-launched Caitlin Clark’s “Crunch Time” cereal earlier in May, it came with a special surprise. Reportedly, all proceeds of the cereal go to the Caitlin Clark Foundation to further help children and families facing food insecurity.

Of course, her fans were more than thrilled to see how the Iowa alum is moving the needle off the court as well.

Fans rally behind Caitlin Clark’s attempts to give back to the community

The Caitlin Clark Foundation’s website mentions the words: ‘This isn’t the time to sit on the sidelines. Whatever you do, wherever you are, you can make a difference.’ With their initiatives, the organization certainly proves the words right. Her fans, no wonder, are backing her. 

Many fans who also contributed to the initiative showed up as they commented, “Rounded up when I bought my CC crunch time cereal! ❤” If this isn’t accomplishing two goals at once, then what is? They not only got the cereals they wanted, they also helped Clark aid families in need.

Another follower motivated others to round up their totals by reminding them, “Many people’s SNAP benefits will end come Nov 1, so this will mean more than you know to so many families. 🤍” Previously known as ‘food stamps,’ the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has been helping families with low income. But this can also be used to donate instead.

One in five children in the US struggle with hunger, putting their growth and health at risk. If there is any time to stand up for the cause, it is now. That’s why some of Clark’s fans were straight up giving her the much-deserved respect on the act. “This is fantastic and so needed right now. Nice work @caitlinclarkfoundation and @hyvee Keep making a difference @caitlinclark22,” a fan wrote.

“She is an amazing young woman! She is a rare find in this world of today’s athletes. She will make a big difference in this world and not just on the basketball court,” another supporter added. At her core, Clark’s always been the one understanding how food, education, and sports can impact so much in life.

She was also a kid when she first started playing sports, competing with his brothers in basketball, soccer, swimming, and more. Now, she wants to give the same opportunities to other kids who might someday reach the same stage that she is on. That’s why one fan also wrote, “Great job cc great job , you are a amazing person keep going , we want you on the court👏”

As she continues to nurse her groin injuries before returning to practices, Caitlin Clark is certainly making the most of her offseason. Make sure you too round up on your purchases and help this initiative further.