SpartanNash, a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, has shared that all 57 Family Fare locations in Michigan will be participating in “Small Coins, BIG IMPACT,” a one-day event Dec. 13 that encourages customers to bring in spare pennies for double rewards.
There is a minimum of 50 cents in pennies exchanged per transaction (resulting in 50 cents in cash and 50 cents on the shoppers’ rewards cards) and a maximum of $100 in pennies exchanged per transaction (resulting in $100 in cash and $100 on the shoppers rewards cards).
“Clean out your couch cushions, check your junk drawers and break open your piggy banks,” said Jay Mahabir, VP of retail operations.
“[This] is a great way for us to reward our shoppers for sharing their two cents – or more – with us, all while bringing in pennies to support our store operations and those who prefer to pay in cash.”
With the U.S. Department of the Treasury discontinuing penny production, the Federal Reserve has implemented restrictions on penny distribution. The event allows Family Fare and other SpartanNash-operated retail stores to maintain accuracy and fairness as the company waits for official U.S. government guidance on rounding practices.
About C&S Wholesale Grocers
Established in 1918, C&S Wholesale Grocers had its start as a supplier to independent grocery stores.
Today, its family of companies – including Grocers Supply, Hansen Distribution Group, FreshKo Produce Services, The Davidson Specialty Food Group and SpartanNash – delivers supply chain solutions, products and services to chain, independent and military customers from 60 distribution centers nationwide.
C&S offers a comprehensive range of products for every aisle of the grocery store, from fresh produce to household goods, including within its private label portfolio. C&S operates more than 200 corporate-run grocery stores primarily under the banners D&S Fresh Market, Grand Union, Family Fare, Martin’s Super Markets and Piggly Wiggly.
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