Free Fruit For Kids In Union County

UNION COUNTY, NJ — ShopRite locations in Union County are giving away free fruit as part of a new program to encourage youngsters to enjoy healthy snacks.

The supermarket chain announced today that it has launched a “free fruit” program at 29 Village-owned ShopRite Supermarket stores in Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

As part of the program, kids 12 and under will receive a free banana or clementine while shopping with a parent or guardian. The fruits will be located in the produce aisle, and the program will be overseen by each store’s individual in-store dietitian.

“We know that childhood obesity is a big concern in our communities and we want to do our part to encourage healthy choices and healthy snacking,” says Ali Sumas, owner of Village ShopRite.

The program, which was rolled out at all Village-owned ShopRite Supermarket stores earlier this month, was piloted initially at select locations.

The free fruit program is available at ShopRite stores owned and operated by Village Supermarkets, Inc., including in New Jersey:

• Absecon,
• Bernardsville,
• Cedar Knolls,
• Chatham,
• Chester,
• East Orange,
• Elizabeth,
• Egg Harbor Township,
• Galloway,
• Garwood,
• Hammonton,
• Hillsborough,
• Livingston,
• Marmora,
• Millburn,
• Old Bridge,
• Rio Grande,
• Somers Point,
• Somerset,
• Springfield,
• Stirling,
• Union,
• Vineland,
• Washington,
• Watchung
• and West Orange.

For more information on ShopRite stores participating in the fruit giveaway, visit www.ShopRite.com to find contact information for your local store.

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