CarMax celebrated the grand opening of its first used-car store in Idaho. 

The store, located at 4043 E. Elden Gray St. in Meridian, will stock more than 200 used vehicles of nearly every make and model.

“The Meridian community has been very welcoming to CarMax,” said Louis Cominiello, location general manager. “We are very excited to open our first store in Idaho and bring the simple and stress-free CarMax experience to area customers.”

The company noted that the store has brought approximately 50 new jobs to the area.

During last week’s grand opening celebration, CarMax announced that The CarMax Foundation will be providing a $10,000 grant to Idaho Foodbank Warehouse. The Foodbank created a backpack program to help provide food to children who do not have access to regular meals. The grant will fund backpacks for 1,800 students during this school year. CarMax associates chose the Idaho Foodbank to receive the grant after volunteering with the organization.

“Our commitment to our local communities is rooted in CarMax’s culture and is a reflection of how passionate our associates are about public service,” said Bill Nash, president and chief executive officer of CarMax. “We are especially excited to support and develop partnerships with area nonprofits that are making a positive impact in the Meridian community.”