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Price Chopper Helps Food Pantries through "Check Out Hunger" Program

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Now through December 15, Price Chopper’s annual “Check Out Hunger” campaign will offer shoppers two new ways to help support those in need through local food banks and their affiliated kitchens and pantries this winter.

“At Price Chopper, we’re committed to helping people feed and care for themselves and their families throughout the year,” said Mona Golub, vice president of public relations and consumer & marketing services. “The interactive programs that we’ve built into our Check Out Hunger campaign raise funds, food and awareness that help to alleviate the 24/7/365 issue that hunger is for so many in our communities. And we proudly acknowledge that our teammates and customers always answer the call to contribute, especially this time of year, as the weather turns cold and we count our blessings,” she added.

“Check Out Hunger” is available at all 130 Price Choppers throughout the chain’s six state footprint - Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, New York and Vermont - and will introduce two new elements (replacing the traditional pin-up program): Shoppers will be able to Round Up Your Change and/or purchase a set-price Food Package.

"Round Up Your Change" allows shoppers to add a small monetary donation to their bill, thereby bringing the total to the next whole dollar amount. For example, if a customer’s bill totals $20.50 and the customer would like to round up their change, the cashier will scan a barcode to bring the new total to $21.00. If the shopper would like to make a donation beyond the Round Up figure, the cashier will be able to add a donation in $1 increments. All of the proceeds raised will be directed to local food banks.

To make a Food Package donation, shoppers will be able to donate $5, $10 or $15 for a selection of pantry essentials that will be shipped in January directly to the corresponding food banks or closest store for food banks that are located in outlying areas.

  • The $5 Food Package includes: Price Chopper Tomato Soup (10.75 oz), Price Chopper Spaghetti (16 oz), Price Chopper Fancy Canned Corn (15.25 oz) and Price Chopper Creamy Peanut Butter (18 oz).
  • The $10 Food Package includes: Price Chopper Tomato Soup (10.75 oz.), Price Chopper Spaghetti (16 oz.), Price Chopper Fancy Canned Corn (15.25 oz.), Price Chopper Creamy Peanut Butter (18 oz.), Price Chopper Apple Juice (64 oz.) and Price Chopper Parmesan Grated Cheese (8 oz.).
  • The $15 Food Package includes: Price Chopper Tomato Soup (10.75 oz.), Price Chopper Spaghetti (16 oz.), Price Chopper Fancy Canned Corn (15.25 oz.), Price Chopper Creamy Peanut Butter (18 oz.), Price Chopper Apple Juice (64 oz.), Price Chopper Parmesan Grated Cheese (8 oz.), Price Chopper Saltine Crackers (16 oz.) and Price Chopper Elbow Macaroni (3 lb.).

Price Chopper has also simultaneously launched the "Your Help Counts: Sandy" fundraising pin up campaign for the American Red Cross to help victims of the devastation wrought in New York and beyond by Superstorm Sandy. Price Chopper will match the first $10,000 raised by its customers. People can purchase window signs for $1 at Price Chopper to show their support for the American Red Cross Disaster Relief. Price Chopper will have Red Crosses available at checkouts in all 130 stores located in NY, VT, MA, NH, CT and PA.