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Big stores see how we spend. Here are 4 things they say about the economy

Retailers have dropped a flurry of financial reports. They paint a messy and conflicting picture about our consumer economy.

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South Carolina woman killed in Kroger parking lot spit on suspect prior to shooting: Police

A South Carolina woman was shot after she allegedly spit in the face of a driver during an argument over who had the right of way, a local police chief said.

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S.C. mother shot to death in Kroger parking lot after fight with woman she didn’t know, police say

Her 2-year-old son was in the car when his mother was shot to death.

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Afternoon Briefing: A look at Chicago homicides so far this year

Good afternoon, Chicago. Here's what is happening today.

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Local Kroger stores celebrate $4 million remodel

Kroger shoppers in Blacksburg and Roanoke may notice upgrades to their local stores.

Gov. Youngkin to deliver the State of the Commonwealth Address, VA General Assembly convenes and more news happening today

Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines across the country and Southwest Virginia.

Kroger joins CVS, Walgreens in limiting sale of children's meds

Pharmacy chains including CVS, Walgreens and Kroger are limiting the sale of popular children’s medicines as pharmacies struggle to keep up with the tripledemic. The flu, COVID-19 and RSV has lead to a 65 percent increase in pediatric medication in just one month. NBC’s Gabe Gutierrez reports for TODAY.

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Kroger offering 4x fuel points deal on Dec. 16, Dec. 30

Kroger customers looking to get a little extra bang for their buck this holiday travel season are in luck.

An Ohio family is suing Kroger claiming their son who killed himself after working there was harassed by his managers in case that challenges 'suicide rule'

The lawsuit claims the managers waged a "campaign of terror" against Seyfried, including alleged bullying, sexual harassment, and stalking.

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Kroger hikes forecast after stronger grocery sales top estimates

Kroger raised its forecast after its earnings topped expectations, with inflation pushing up the prices that shoppers pay for groceries.

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Touchdowns for Turkeys: Hokies football, Kroger donate 500 meals to Feeding Southwest Virginia

For each touchdown, ten turkeys would be donated to Feeding Southwest Virginia.

CEOs of Jewel, Mariano’s parent companies defend proposed megamerger before Senate lawmakers

The proposed megamerger has raised concerns that it would weaken competition in Chicago and other areas where the grocery companies have significant store overlap.

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US lawmakers skeptical grocery merger will mean lower prices

U.S. senators from both parties have expressed skepticism that a proposed merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons will lower prices for consumers.

Kroger, Albertsons CEOs defend grocery tie-up, say deal won't hurt competition

Leaders of the two companies faced questions about how the deal could shake up the competitive landscape — and the prices consumers pay at the store.

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I'm a professional baker. I compared pumpkin pies from 4 grocery stores, and there are 2 I'd consider buying again.

I picked up a premade pumpkin pie from Walmart, Kroger, Safeway, and Costco to find out which had the best filling, crust, and overall flavor.

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Timeline: Tracing Jewel’s history as Chicago’s hometown grocer

Founded in 1899, Jewel has positioned itself throughout its history as a uniquely Chicago company. But since the 1980s, the grocery chain has undergone a series of acquisitions.

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Beware store credit card offers as interest rates hit new highs

Store-branded cards may offer discounts upfront, but it's vital to read the fine print. Here's what to look for.

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I'm a professional baker. I tried cinnamon rolls from Walmart, Safeway, and Kroger, and I'd only buy 1 again.

I visited the bakery section of three popular chains, Walmart, Safeway, and Kroger, to find out which one has the best premade cinnamon rolls.

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Afternoon Briefing: Tents for the unhoused brew controversy

Good afternoon, Chicago. Here's what is happening today.

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Albertsons, despite debt, will hand $4 billion to owners before merger

The parent of Albertsons, Safeway, Acme and other grocery brands says it is rewarding shareholders. Critics say the owners are “looting” the company.

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Illinois AG sues to stop Jewel parent from paying $4B dividend

The suit alleges the dividend would violate antitrust laws by leaving Albertsons cash-strapped and unable to compete with other grocery companies, including Kroger.

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Kroger settles religious discrimination claims over "rainbow" symbol

Grocer says four-hued heart isn't related to LGBTQ rights, but it'll pay $180k to workers fired for not wearing it.

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Two workers protested Kroger’s ‘rainbow’ logo. Now they’re getting payouts.

Kroger settled a religious discrimination lawsuit last week by agreeing to pay $180,000 and intensify managers' religious accommodation training.

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Attorneys general say Albertsons should delay $4 billion dividend while Kroger merger under review

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul said the parent company of Chicago grocery chain Jewel-Osco should hold off on taking action while the deal is under review.

chicagotribune.com

Beyond Meat is rolling out its steak substitute in grocery stores

Beyond Steak is coming to Kroger, Walmart and other grocery stores on Monday.

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Kroger looking to hire hundreds ahead of the holiday season

Kroger has announced that it’s seeking to hire hundreds just in time for the hustle and bustle of the holiday season.

Kroger has to win over Wall Street and Washington on its Albertsons deal – here's how it plans to do that

Kroger and Albertsons must persuade federal regulators, investors and shoppers that the deal is beneficial.

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Kroger says it will buy Albertsons in bid to create grocery empire

Grocery chains Kroger and Albertsons plan to join and compete with Walmart.

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Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Albertsons, JPMorgan Chase, Beyond Meat and more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves before the bell.

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Kroger and Albertsons plan merger to combine 2 largest supermarket chains

The $25-billion deal is likely to draw intense scrutiny from federal regulators and critics as it would form a new supermarket mega giant at a time of soaring food costs.

npr.org

Kroger and Albertsons to merge in $24.6 billion deal

Two of the nation's largest supermarket chains are joining forces in one of the biggest ever grocery industry mergers.

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Kroger seeks to create grocery giant with $20 billion bid for Albertsons

Kroger seeks to create US grocery giant with $20 billion bid for Albertsons.

chicagotribune.com

Kroger agrees to buy rival grocery company Albertsons for $24.6 billion

Kroger is the second largest grocer by market share in the United States, behind Walmart, and Albertsons is fourth, after Costco.

cnbc.com

Jewel, Mariano’s could join forces in possible megamerger

A potential Kroger-Albertsons supermarket megamerger would create the largest pure grocery chain in the nation, and put Chicago rivals Mariano’s and Jewel in the same basket.

chicagotribune.com

Shares of Albertsons jump on report of potential merger with grocery giant Kroger

Albertsons' stock jumped and was briefly halted after a report that the grocery chain is discussing a potential merger with grocery giant Kroger.

cnbc.com

I'm a professional baker. I compared apple pies from 3 grocery stores, and I'd only consider buying 1 again

I tried the iconic fall dessert from Kroger, Whole Foods, and Safeway to find the best option for when you don't have time to make it at home.

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I tried 4 brands of premade mashed potatoes from the store, and there are only 2 I'd buy again

I tried offerings from four brands, Bob Evans, Kroger, Target, and Lamb Weston, to see which has the best preprepared version of mashed potatoes.

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What Kroger, Walmart, Target learned from China's Alibaba about grocery's future

National supermarket chains and big box retailers including Kroger and Walmart learned as much about the digital threat from China's Alibaba as from Amazon.

cnbc.com

Roanoke non-profit collects backpacks for students in need

The non-profit said at least 240 backpacks have been donated so far, and some of the donated bags will be given directly to students. The rest will go out to schools as donations.

Hundreds of pharmacy jobs open at Virginia Kroger stores

The store’s pharmacy jobs include pharmacists, which require a PharmD, and pharmacy technicians, which require a high school diploma or GED for applicants 18 years and older, Kroger said

Tuesday's inflation report could show prices moderating as gasoline and travel costs fall

Inflation is still hot but is expected to have moderated in August as gas prices dropped, supply chains improved and the cost of travel fell.

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Ewing takes 1-shot lead over Fassi on LPGA in Cincinnati

Ally Ewing takes a one-shot lead into the final round of the Kroger Queen City Championship.

Jeongeun Lee6 finds her form and leads LPGA in Cincinnati

Jeongeun Lee6 has the 36-hole lead after a 63 at the LPGA Tour event in Cincinnati.

I tried 6 different brands of syrup, and it's totally worth paying a little extra for the big names

I tried Mrs. Butterworth's, Kroger, Market Pantry, Pearl Milling Company, Hungry Jack, and Log Cabin to see which brand of pancake syrup is best.

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64% of consumers are worried about 'shrinkflation.' What it is and how to watch for it while shopping

As companies grapple with high costs and supply chain issues, many are shrinking their products. Here's how consumers can spot those changes.

cnbc.com

Online grocery market cools, but some Chicagoland investment continues

As demand for online grocery shopping slows, some quick-delivery startups have struggled. But Chicago-area investments from established chains suggest the trend still has staying power post-pandemic.

chicagotribune.com

Inflation peaking? 10 common consumer items where prices are falling

While overall inflation remains high, the prices of some common items are beginning to tick down.

cnbc.com

Demand for grocery delivery cools as food costs rise

Karen Raschke, a retired attorney in New York, started getting her groceries delivered early in the pandemic. Then earlier this spring, Raschke learned her rent was increasing by $617 per month. U.S. demand for grocery delivery is cooling as prices for food and other necessities rise.

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Americans are anxious about a recession as inflation cuts into their spending power

As experts debate whether or not the U.S. is already in a recession, many Americans are bracing themselves for a downturn.

cnbc.com

Kroger stores offering same-day interviews during hiring event on July 26

Finding a job isn’t always an easy process, but this company is looking to make it a little bit easier.

Wienermobile, Free Tea Day and more news happening today

Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines in Southwest Virginia.

Hot dog! The Wienermobile is making its way to the Star City

On Tuesday, Keagan, better known as “Chili Cheez Keagz” and the driver of the Wienermobile, announced that the hot dog on wheels will be in Roanoke from July 21 to July 24.

‘Moo Crew’ buys, delivers milk to Franklin County food pantry to help with food insecurity

10 News helped surprise them. We told Kroger about what the ‘Moo Crew’ was doing, and Kroger wanted to help both organizations.

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Seagen, Moderna, Utz, Kroger and more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading.

cnbc.com

Authorities searching for Daleville Kroger robbery suspect who reportedly left explosives behind

The Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a robbery and bomb threat at the Daleville Kroger Monday night.

Elon Musk’s ‘free speech’ takeover part of new corporate activism wave

Shareholder activists are forcing change at companies regarding social and environmental issues, a change from the tactics of corporate raiders who focus on finances.

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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Robinhood, EPAM Systems, Kroger and more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading.

cnbc.com

Carl Icahn calls out Kroger on treatment of workers and animals

The billionaire activist investor takes his fight over the treatment of pigs to the nation's biggest grocery chain.

cbsnews.com

Kroger offers on-the-spot interviews on Tuesdays with new program

Kroger Mid-Atlantic is now hosting Talent Tuesdays as a new way for job seekers to learn about the company.

National protest planned Wednesday for Kroger employee who killed himself

Wednesday, protesters will demand justice for a Kroger employee who killed himself. His family says he was driven to suicide by workplace harassment.

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Kroger sued by environmental lawyer claiming the grocery giant's salad kits, fruit, and graham crackers contained lead levels that were too high

Ecological Alliance and environmental attorney Vineet Dubey previously filed a similar suit against Trader Joe's in 2021.

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Kroger, Impossible Foods partner to create meat substitutes; Beyond Meat shares fall

Kroger said Friday that it has partnered with Impossible Foods to create meat substitutes for its private label business.

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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Best Buy, Kroger, Burlington and more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading.

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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Target, Kroger, Foot Locker and more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading.

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Stocks making the biggest moves in the premarket: Target, Kohl's, AutoZone and more

See which stocks are posting big moves before the bell.

cnbc.com

23-year-old Kroger employee pays for a Lynchburg woman’s groceries

By the time the woman came back inside to tell Graves she had left her wallet at home, Asia had already paid for her groceries--about $50 worth.

How you can donate to the American Heart Association at Kroger this month

February is American Heart Month, and Kroger is celebrating by offering customers the opportunity to donate to the American Heart Association.

Everyone can now get three free N95 masks at Kroger

Having trouble finding an N95 mask? You can now solve that problem and get groceries at the same time.

Listeria outbreak tied to Dole salads kills two and sickens 17, CDC says

Dole in recent months has issued three recalls of mixed greens and lettuce products sold under nearly a dozen brands.

cbsnews.com

Two $50,000 Powerball tickets bought in the New River Valley

While the two jackpot-winning Powerball tickets were sold in California and Wisconsin, two winning tickets were sold much closer to us.

Hokies football, Kroger donate 450 turkeys to Feeding Southwest Virginia

Hokies are helping the hungry through “Touchdowns for Turkeys.”

Kroger ending some of its COVID-19 benefits for unvaccinated staff

Kroger, the country's biggest traditional grocery chain, is ending some benefits for unvaccinated workers as big employers attempt to compel more of their workforce to become vaccinated with cases of COVID-19 again rising.

What you need to know about Medicare’s new advantage plans

Bridget chats with two representatives from Anthem Blue Cross and Kroger to better understand the new insurance plans available to you.

Supply chain issues leads to more expensive food, fewer Thanksgiving turkeys

With everything costing more and more at the stores, your Thanksgiving spread and Black Friday buys could cost you more this year.

6 improving at Tennessee hospital after grocery shooting

A hospital spokeswoman says six people who were wounded in a mass shooting at a Tennessee supermarket are no longer in critical condition.

Roanoke security company urges active shooter training after Tennessee Kroger shooting

After a gunman opened fire inside a Kroger in Tennessee, a local security company is urging people to invest in their safety.

Police: One dead, at least 13 injured in Tennessee Kroger shooting

Police in Tennessee say they are at the scene of a shooting at a grocery store in the suburbs of Memphis.

Loop hopes to go mainstream with reusable packaging

Reusable packaging is about to become more common at groceries and restaurants worldwide.

What have you witnessed that is SO Virginia? Show us your pictures

Have you ever been driving down the highway, or maybe just minding your own business at a Kroger and saw something that was just, well, SO Virginia?

Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center receives big donations from two local businesses

Thanks to two donations from local businesses, the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center of Roanoke continues to rescue wildlife and nurse them back to health.

Buffett's firm ups Kroger stake while trimming drug holdings

Billionaire Warren Buffett’s company has again increased the size of its bet on grocery giant Kroger, while scaling back several of its health care industry investments.

Vinton Police respond to a fire scene at the Kroger Gas Station

Police are on the scene of a vehicle crash at Kroger off Hardy Road.

Crews respond to gas leak at Tanglewood Kroger

The Kroger and Barnes & Noble near Tanglewood are back open after the entire building was evacuated and closed for several hours due to a gas leak, according to the Roanoke County Fire and Rescue Department.

Nervous workers struggle to adjust to new mask policies

An abrupt relaxation of mask policies at some retail and grocery stores has left workers reeling as they try to sort out what the new environment means for their own safety and relationship with customers.

Kroger looking to fill 20 management roles during upcoming job fair

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Kroger lifts mask policy for fully vaccinated customers starting Thursday

Kroger is making some changes to its store mask policy.

EXPLAINER: What's next for pipelines after Colonial hack

The nation’s largest fuel pipeline is flowing again after the company that runs it was hit by a gang of hackers.

Man arrested after sticking phone under woman’s bathroom stall at a Salem Kroger, police say

SALEM, Va. – The Salem Police Department arrested a man last week after he was caught sticking his phone under a woman’s bathroom stall at a Kroger in Salem. According to police, a teenage employee caught 23-year-old Stephen Via and confronted him about it. When he was confronted, police said he assaulted her and then ran out of the store. Police said Via was charged with the following four charges on March 8:

Kroger plans to deliver one million coronavirus vaccines each week

Kroger announced it will soon be able to deliver one million COVID-19 vaccine doses per week through in-store pharmacies, clinics and off-site mass vaccination events. Kroger Health plans to use the first hour to focus on administering Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines to get more people vaccinated faster. The new changes will be launched this week in Ohio, with other states following next week as soon as more vaccines and supplies become available. “I’m so proud of Kroger Health and our teams across the country whose dedication, commitment, and flexibility are helping America confront and recover from this public health crisis. By the end of this week, Kroger Health will have administered one million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, and we’re only getting started.

4 people in Michigan won January $1.05B Mega Millions prize

In this Feb. 26, 2021, photo provided by the Michigan Lottery, attorney Kurt Panouses poses with a check on behalf of the winners of a Mega Millions lottery jackpot in Lansing, Mich. Four people in a suburban Detroit lottery club have won a $1.05 billion Mega Millions lottery jackpot and will share $557 million after taxes. (Michigan Lottery via AP)DETROIT – A four-member suburban Detroit lottery club won a $1.05 billion Mega Millions jackpot and will receive $557 million after taxes, officials said Friday. After taxes, the $776 million payment was reduced to about $557 million, the Michigan Lottery said. The $1.05 billion jackpot was the largest in Michigan Lottery history and the third-largest in the United States. Mega Millions is played in 45 states as well as Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Salem Kroger apologizes after denying pregnant woman Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

SALEM, Va. – A Kroger in our area is apologizing after turning a pregnant woman away from her COVID-19 vaccine. Tiffany Del Rio and her husband live in northern Virginia and are expecting their second child. AdDel Rio told 10 News the staff at the Salem Kroger told her the Pfizer vaccine was not recommended for pregnant women, a claim she believes to be false. While the CDC is still studying the effects of the Pfizer vaccine on pregnant women, the agency does not say pregnant women should not receive it. Last month Pfizer told NBC News it was enrolling up to 4,000 pregnant women in clinical trials.

Vaccine delays leave grocery workers feeling expendable

Even when grocery workers are prioritized, they still face long waits. "The politicians and the health departments have been singing the praises of grocery workers but now they have been silent.”Major food retailers say they are doing their part to get their workers vaccinated. But for many grocery workers, the realization that they won’t be eligible any time soon adds to the sense of being expendable. Over the past two months, there have been 137 COVID-19 outbreaks in Southern California grocery stores, and 500 Houston grocery workers have been infected, according to the UFCW. The union knows of 124 grocery workers who have died since the start of the pandemic.

What’s News Today: Student achievement, school athletics

AdThe Botetourt County School Board will discuss the proposed calendar for the next school year. The Roanoke County School Board will discuss athletics today. Administrators in Roanoke County will present data on student achievement today. It shows, some students, who are learning online, are struggling, especially in middle and high school. In middle school, only one percent of students were failing last year.

Online petition shows some aren’t pumped about Lynchburg Kroger gas station

LYNCHBURG, Va. – There’s backlash over a push to add a gas station at one Lynchburg Kroger. As we reported last month, there are plans to tear down the two-story building at The Village Courts shopping center on Boonsboro Road. Kroger wants to add a gas station to its existing store, but an online petition with more than 1,100 isn’t buying it. Below is a statement from Allison McGee, corporate affairs manager for Kroger Mid-Atlantic:Kroger has been working with the landlord at the Village Court Shopping Center on their plans to renovate. We agreed to make all 3 of those changes: we’re adding landscaping between the shopping center and the neighbors, we’re installing a privacy fence, and we’re improving an existing storm sewer concern.

Michigan Mega Millions ticket wins $1.05 billion jackpot

The jackpot for the Mega Millions lottery game has grown to $1 billion ahead of Friday night's drawing after more than four months without a winner. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)DES MOINES, Iowa – Someone in Michigan bought the winning ticket for the $1.05 billion Mega Millions jackpot, which is the third-largest lottery prize in U.S. history. The winning ticket was purchased at a Kroger store in the Detroit suburb of Novi, the Michigan Lottery said. The Mega Millions top prize had been growing since Sept. 15, when a winning ticket was sold in Wisconsin. Three tickets for a $1.586 billion Powerball jackpot were sold in January 2016, and one winning ticket sold for a $1.537 billion Mega Millions jackpot in October 2018.

Roanoke gains new community food pantry

ROANOKE, Va. – The Salvation Army partnered with Kroger to unveil a new community pantry Friday. Salvation Army Captain Russell Clay said the need for their services has grown to 47% this year due to main factors like the COVID-19 pandemic. The idea was in the works for nearly a year, and it’s now a reality where families can visit the Salvation Army on Dale Avenue to receive a box of food. Though the pantry is intended to serve the Roanoke Valley, Clay said he cannot turn down a person in need. “We got too many kids in this area that need to be fed and you know, they need to get food,” said Clay.

Roanoke Police Department donates turkeys ahead of Christmas

ROANOKE, Va – The Roanoke City Police Department is working to make sure those in the community don’t go hungry this holiday season. On Tuesday morning, members of the Roanoke Police Department went around the city, donating just over a dozen turkeys from Kroger to those in need. They said after a tough year, they wanted to help give back to the community. This is the best way that we can give back and you know everybody can use a break. The department also passed out turkeys at Thanksgiving and hopes to make this an annual tradition.

Kroger donates to Park View Community Mission to help feed children

LYNCHBURG, Va. – Kroger is helping one Lynchburg organization distribute meals to children in need. The supermarket chain donated $39,000 to assist Park View Community Mission in purchasing two more vans. The vehicles will be used for their Food for Thought Program, which provides meals to children on weekends. The new vans are wrapped with Park View’s logo and other images. “The hope is that the vans will be more identifiable, having been wrapped with Park View, instead of just random people pulling up in random vehicles and handing out bags of food,” said Gordy Harper, Park View’s executive director.

You can now get a rapid antibody COVID-19 test at Kroger

You can now walk into a Kroger and within 15 minutes, you’ll know if you’ve recently been infected with the virus that causes COVID-19. The FDA-authorized rapid antibody test is done using a finger-prick blood sample and is now available at more than Kroger pharmacies in Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee and Ohio, according to a release sent out by the company on Tuesday morning. Officials say each test is $25 and typically takes around 15 minutes. For more information, click here.

Toilet paper limits, empty shelves are back as virus surges

NEW YORK – Looking for toilet paper? Supermarket chains Kroger and Publix are limiting how much toilet paper and paper towels shoppers can buy after demand spiked recently. And Amazon is sold out of most disinfectant wipes and paper towels. The biggest supply issue seems to be paper products: 21% of shelves that stock paper towels and toilet paper are empty, the highest level in at least a month, according to market research company IRI. Amazon said its working with manufacturers to get items such as disinfecting wipes, paper towels and hand sanitizer in stock.

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