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Tuesday, May 10, 2005
Kroger Gravy Train Ends
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
UPDATE: Kroger officials say shoppers will still be able to donate a portion of their purchases to a school. It’s other types of nonprofits, such as clinics, that will lose out. Here’s the story.
So Kroger is killing its popular “Commitment Card” program, which donates part of a customer’s sales to a school or other charity. Here’s the story. Publix says its similar program isn’t going away.
I know schools appreciate this free money from Kroger. Who wouldn’t? But is it a lot of money? And what is the money used for?
