Eaton Rapids residents can double the value of their spare change this Saturday at the local Family Fare store. The grocery chain is offering a unique program where customers can bring up to $100 worth of pennies and receive both cash back and store credit.
- Customers can bring up to $100 in pennies and receive the full amount back in cash plus an equal amount loaded onto their shoppers reward card
- The program runs Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Guest Services desk at Family Fare in Eaton Rapids
- The initiative helps address penny shortages while providing extra holiday spending money for community members
“We have a big jar at home and all of our change goes in this big jar,” said Eaton Rapids resident Bev McKessy, who sorts through her pennies during quiet moments at home.
The program works by giving participants their penny value twice over. A customer bringing $50 worth of pennies would receive $50 in cash plus $50 loaded onto their shoppers reward card. The card credit can be used for anything from holiday meals to basic groceries.
“Oh that would be great, I didn’t know about it, so I’m glad that you’re here and telling me about it,” McKessy said…