C&S Wholesale Grocers is providing shoppers at its retail partners — ShurSave Markets and ShurSave Independent Supermarkets — the opportunity to join the Produce for Kids Club when they make a fresh produce purchase through October 9, 2019. Every time shoppers in these stores purchase fresh produce, a code is automatically generated on their receipt with an invite to go to produceforkids.com/kidsclub to receive a free packet filled with puzzles, games and other items to make eating fresh produce fun for the entire family. The Produce for Kids Club website also allows shoppers to browse registered dietitian-approved recipes and ideas for eating a nutritious diet.
“The Produce for Kids Club is a great way to keep connected to these shoppers after they leave the store,” said Trish James, Vice President at Produce for Kids. “Seeing in-store signage sparks an interest, but keeping that conversation going after families arrive home is key.”
Produce for Kids also will be making a $1,000 donation to two local food banks, Central Pennsylvania Food Bank and the Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank, to benefit programs that support children and families.
“We are excited to provide shoppers with the opportunity to understand the benefits of adding fresh fruits and vegetables to their diets in a new and fun way,” said Debra Heverling, MA, RDN/LDN, corporate dietitian at C&S Wholesale Grocers. “The Produce for Kids Club is educating the next generation of shoppers about the importance of consuming the right foods for a long and healthy life.”
Stores participating in the C&S Wholesale Grocers’ Produce for Kids Club include independent retail members of the ShurSave Markets banner (Carone’s Freeland, Carone’s Market Mountaintop, Dutch’s Market, Gerrity’s Supermarkets, Gould’s, Jim Thorpe Market, Mountain Fresh Market, Quinn’s Markets, Rob’s Market, Scarfalloto’s Market and Schiel’s Family Markets) and ShurSave Independent Supermarkets banner (G.&E., Hocker’s Super Center, Lauer’s Supermarket and Bakery, Nell’s Market Fresh Foods and Sandy Ridge Market).
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About Produce for Kids®
Produce for Kids® believes in creating a healthier generation. As a cause marketing organization, Produce for Kids creates programs that provide easy, fun, and inspiring recipes. Since its creation in 2002 by Shuman Farms, Produce for Kids has raised more than $7 million to charities that support children and families. To learn more about Produce for Kids and healthy eating, visit www.produceforkids.com, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest or Instagram.
About C&S Wholesale Grocers
C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. is the largest wholesale grocery supply company in the U.S. and the industry leader in supply chain innovation. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,700 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 137,000 different products. We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities. To learn more, please visit www.cswg.com.
