Schnucks encouraging mammograms, raising funds for United Way
Schnuck Markets is joining with the Pink Ribbon Girls of St. Louis and Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis to encourage women in underserved communities in the St. Louis area to get mammograms.
As part of the “Treasure Your Chest” program, the first 1,500 mammogram clients living in one of 21 select zip codes of north St. Louis County and north St. Louis City can receive a $50 Schnucks gift card along with other resources to promote healthy living and eating choices.
“Along with our partners at the Pink Ribbon Girls and the Urban League, Schnucks is answering the challenge and striving to make the communities we call home better,” said Schron Jackson, Schnucks director of community engagement and customer care. “Working together we can change the landscape, and over time, provide a meaningful impact on those devastating statistics that show breast cancer disproportionately affects women in underserved areas of St. Louis - that includes where Schnucks was founded 82 years ago and continues serving today.”
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To receive the $50 gift card, participants must:
- Register for the “Treasure Your Chest” program by visiting here;
- Residents of eligible zip codes will then be mailed a voucher;
- Schedule a mammogram anytime, anywhere; and
- Bring the voucher and the letter received after your appointment from your mammogram provider to a “Treasure Your Chest” event at one of two local Schnucks stores (locations, dates and times listed here)or visit an Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis location at one of the following locations during normal business hours to receive the gift card.
“We are thrilled to partner with Schnucks and the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis to help encourage women to make their health a priority,” said Cory Smallwood, regional director of Pink Ribbon Girls. We hope that the Treasure your Chest campaign will inspire women to schedule a mammogram because we know mammograms can save lives.”
“We are honored to partner with Schnucks and Pink Ribbon Girls to help increase the opportunity for high-risk women to receive a mammogram,” said Michael McMillan, Urban League president and CEO. “Many of the clients seeking services from the Urban League are female, heads of household so if they have a health emergency, the entire household suffers. This is life-changing for the woman and her family.”
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Schnucks also announced that its “Round Up at the Register” to support the United Way is underway.
Starting today and continuing through Tuesday, Oct. 19, Schnucks customers will be able to contribute to their local United Way chapter at checkout simply by rounding up their grocery purchases to the nearest dollar. Those customers who use self-checkouts and wish to donate may choose a $1, $3 or $5 “Scan and Give” option. Schnucks Rewards members also have the opportunity to donate their rewards points to United Way as part of the Donate Your Rewards program.
The company noted that 100% of donations will benefit the United Way and will help the organization’s mission to mobilize the caring power of communities to help people live their best possible lives. All donations will stay in the region in which they are given and will benefit the local United Way chapter.
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Schnucks chairman and CEO Todd Schnuck is serving as 2021 co-chair of the United Way of Great St. Louis’ annual community campaign. “Many of our neighbors are still facing the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 crisis, and we know that recovery will be a long process. The work and impact of the United Way are critical in the recovery process as well as in creating and maintaining strong and healthy communities.” Schnuck said. “At Schnucks, we exist to Nourish People’s Lives, and we share United Way's commitment to helping those who need it most throughout the areas that we serve.”
“We are excited to expand our longstanding partnership with Schnucks this year through its Round Up at the Register program to provide even more support for the community through United Way,” said Michelle Tucker, president and CEO of United Way of Greater St. Louis. “The past year and a half has been an incredibly challenging time for many families in our community and every dollar makes a difference. We are so grateful to Todd for his leadership as our campaign chair and for the entire Schnucks community for their strong support.”
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Schnucks and its teammates have a long history of supporting United Way. During last year’s campaign, the company and teammates donated more than $1.925 million. Todd Schnuck is the fifth member of his family to serve as a United Way campaign chair following his father, uncle and two older brothers.