Kroger Stores Offer Customers Free Groceries

The Kroger Co. announced that beginning May 2, 2008, customers can receive free groceries through a gift card program available exclusively in Kroger stores.

The program allows Kroger customers to exchange their tax refund or economic stimulus checks for a Kroger gift card with an extra $30 $60 or $120 added to it. Gift card amounts correspond to the payment amounts outlined by the Internal Revenue Service for the federal economic stimulus program.

“Grocery bills represent a significant expenditure for the average American family. In fact, the average family of four spends between $105 and $235 per week on food purchased at a store and prepared at home,” said David B. Dillon, Kroger chairman and chief executive officer.

The program will be available throughout Kroger stores nationwide – including Kroger, Baker’s, City Market, Dillons, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, Gerbes, Hilander, Jay C, King Soopers, Owen’s, Pay Less, Ralphs, Smith’s and QFC stores.

Kroger customers who are interested in exchanging their refunds or economic stimulus checks should present their check and customer loyalty card at their local store’s Customer Service center from May 2, 2008 through July 31, 2008. The program is limited to one offer per household with a limit of $1,200.