Etz Kesef
(Money Tree)

 


Would you like to help Tifereth Israel while doing your weekly shopping and filling your car with fuel?  the Kroger Cares program does just that!  By obtaining a Kroger Gift card from the synagogue office, every purchase you make at Kroger (food, fuel, gift cards for other retailers) rebates 5% to Tifereth Israel!  There is NO charge to you, nor does it affect the cost of what you buy.  Call the synagogue office, or email Marc Neiwirth mneiwirth@tiferethisrael.org to get your card.  It only costs $5 to get started, and the card comes with $5 on it, so it costs you NOTHING to participate!

·   Kroger is making the donation, not you.

·   Every time our members collectively spend $5000, Kroger sends Tifereth Israel a check. 

·   Kroger Cares Cards can be used at any Kroger store, pharmacy and gas station in the country. 

·   Add value to, or "recharge," your card at Customer Service or the register.  You can do this over and over again – the card is good forever. 

·   Obtain a Kroger Cares Card from the synagogue office. 

·   Get a card for each shopping member of your family.

 

FAQ:

What is a Kroger Cares card?

A Kroger Cares card is a debit card that you load with money to pay your bill at Kroger.  Unlike scrip, this card can be reloaded again and again by you at Kroger.

 

Why use a Kroger Cares card?

You should use a Kroger Cares card because the synagogue benefits from your purchases.  Kroger will rebate 5% of what you spend on your purchases to the synagogue.  So for every $100 you spend, $5 comes right back to the synagogue.  Just think, if 400 of our members each spend $100 per month at Kroger using a Kroger Cares card, the synagogue will receive a rebate check of $2,000 per month!

 

How do I use a Kroger Cares card?

This card is a debit card.  After the cashier rings up your groceries, swipe the card at the register just like you would a credit card.  And you can use it over and over again.  When it gets low, add more money to it.

 

What can I buy with my Kroger Cares card?

Your gift card can be used for anything in Kroger stores, including gasoline, with the exception of services.  Services include: money orders, Western Union, lottery tickets, hunting/fishing licenses and Ticket Master.

 

Can I still use my Kroger Plus card?

Yes.  Use this when you purchase your groceries and receive the usual discounts and gas points.

 

How do I recharge my Kroger Cares card?

If you want to recharge your card and use it for your purchase, you have to PAY FOR YOUR RECHARGE FIRST under a separate transaction and then make your purchase.  This has to be done in two transactions.  Always keep at least a dollar on your card.  A card with a $0.00 balance for a period of 90 days will be taken out of the system.  A new card will have to be purchased from Tifereth Israel if this occurs.

 

You can use cash, check or major credit card to load money on the Kroger Cares card.  That means you can still accumulate airline miles by using your credit card, if that’s the type of reward you receive from your credit card usage.  You may recharge your account for any amount up to $500.  You can add the money at either the checkout lane or the customer service desk.

 

Tip:  Add the money to your Kroger Cares card before you pay for your groceries or gas.

 

Where can I get a Kroger Cares card?

You can get your Kroger Cares card from the synagogue office.  The card initially comes loaded with $5 and will cost you $5 – so there’s no net cost to you!  Either stop by and pick up your card or mail a check to the synagogue requesting a card and we’ll mail it right to your house.

 

What will the synagogue do with the money?

The synagogue will use this money to cover what dues alone will not.  Dues only cover approximately 60% of expenses.  That’s why the synagogue needs to raise money through the annual appeal, High Holiday honors, spotlight series, etc.

 

What if my card is lost or stolen?

Report the lost or stolen card to the synagogue right away.  Because we tied your name to the card number when you purchased the card from Tifereth Israel, we can get in touch with Kroger, have them devalue the card and apply the money to a new card so you do not lose your money.

 

How many organizations participate?

More than 29,000 schools, clubs, churches, synagogues and other non-profit organizations earned funds through the discounted gift certificate and rebate programs in all retail divisions.  This fundraising program is Kroger’s largest community activity, resulting in contributions of more than $30 million in 2006.

 

What if there is a problem at the store?

If there is a problem with the card, during Kroger’s regular business hours of 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday, it is best to call Kroger Gift Service Department at 1-800-837-4483 directly from the store.  If this happens after business hours, or you were not able to call, please call during the next business day with the Kroger associate’s name, date & time of problem and they will do their very best to resolve the situation for you.

 

How can I check my balance?

You can check your balance by looking at the bottom of your latest receipt or by calling 1-866-822-6252 (which is stated on the back of the card).