Schnucks launches ‘Round Up at the Register’ to support COVID-19 relief

Schnuck Markets, Inc. announced Thursday that the company is launching a “Round Up at the Register” campaign to enable customers to donate to the United Way to support those experiencing hardships due to COVID-19. Customers who choose to donate can round up the price of their grocery purchases to the nearest dollar. 100 percent of funds raised will go directly to the United Way and will stay in the community in which they are donated. The Round Up will run Friday, April 3 through Sunday, April 19 and begins just one week after Schnucks announced a $605,000 corporate donation to support COVID-19 relief and recovery efforts.

“In the past few days, many of our customers have asked us to activate a Round Up at the Register so they can help support those in our community impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. We are humbled by their generosity,” said Schnucks Chairman and CEO Todd Schnuck. “In determining with whom we would partner, there was one obvious choice, the United Way. Schnucks has a proud, long-standing partnership with the United Way, and during

this time of crisis and uncertainty, this Round Up is an opportunity for our customers to support

neighbors who are experiencing job losses, impacts on housing and childcare, and other

hardships as a result of COVID-19. We know that by coming together we can continue to

nourish the lives of those in the communities we serve.”

 

“For nearly 100 years, the United Way, our communities, and businesses like Schnucks have

risen to the challenge to help our neighbors in need,” said United Way of Greater St. Louis

President and CEO Michelle Tucker. “This time is no different. We are stronger and better

together.”

 

Those who are experiencing hardships due to COVID-19 are encouraged to dial 2-1-1 , the

United Way’s free and confidential service that helps people across North America find the

local resources they need 24 hours a day, seven days a week.