Through Nov. 11, Schnuck Markets Inc. is holding a food drive at all 113 stores to support food banks and pantries as demand grows due to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits being paused because of the ongoing federal government shutdown.
Customers will be able to donate food items by purchasing them and putting them in the donation barrels/bins at each store.
The most requested items are shelf-stable, non-perishables, including: light tuna or salmon (canned or packaged); canned chicken or meat; soup, chili or stews with meat and beans; canned fruit; diced tomatoes/tomato paste; canned spaghetti sauces; canned beans; instant brown rice; whole wheat pasta; boxed meal kits; canned vegetables; dried spices: chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, basil; and deodorant/toothbrushes/toothpaste.
“This food drive is an extension of our company’s mission to nourish people’s lives as well as our community pillar to fight hunger and food insecurity in the communities we serve,” said Schnucks EVP of Supermarkets Ted Schnuck.
“Each day, our store teams partner with food pantries in their respective neighborhoods, giving products that total more than $15 million of in-kind donations annually.”
The company also will continue to work with long-time partners such as United Way, Urban League and The Salvation Army to help get food to those in need.
In addition to its community efforts, Schnucks also works with shoppers to help them save throughout the year, including through:
- Schnucks Rewards – Customers can download the Schnucks Rewards app and get 2 percent cash back on all purchases, as well as hundreds of digital coupons each week and other personalized savings. The new Boosts feature available in the app offers frequent shoppers other ways to save.
- Weekly ad – The ad, which offers the best deals, can be found in-store and on the app and website.
- Great low prices – Look for Schnucks’ “Great Low Price” and “New Lower Price” signs on more than 3,000 items throughout the store that have been reduced in price.
- Schnucks brand products – Schnucks offers more than 5,000 value-priced items, including store brands such as Schnucks, Culinaria, Simply Done, TopCare, Full Circle, Paws/Pure Harmony and Tippy Toes.
- Fresh departments – Check Schnucks fresh departments for savings on “manager’s specials” as the sell-by date nears. Look for the orange tags.
- Upside – Customers can use the free Upside app to access cashback promotions. Click “Check In” and Upside verifies each transaction.
- DoorDash – DoorDash and Schnucks are covering the cost of delivery and service fees for SNAP recipients in November.
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