Hungry Jack kicks off Use Up the Box recipe contest

ORRVILLE, Ohio — J.M. Smucker brand Hungry Jack has kicked off a new promotion that encourages consumers to be creative when making meals.

The Use Up the Box contest, which runs through Nov. 2, invites consumers to submit a recipe for one of the following categories for a chance to win a year's worth of groceries (presented as a $6,000 check): brunch, comfort foods, appetizers and sweet treats. The recipes can be submitted on Useupthebox.com or via regular mail. One recipe in each of the four categories will be named a grand prize winner.

"Mealtime offers many challenges for busy families across America but, with Hungry Jack, creativity and unique meal solutions shouldn't be one of them," said Maribeth Badertscher, VP corporate communications at J.M. Smucker. "Pantry staples like pancake mix, syrup, and instant mashed potatoes offer ways to add a little creativity to any meal occasion and make your hungry family a happy one."