We’ve all taken a spin through “I got caught up in the moment” town while strolling through our kids' favorite store. We’ve all glanced at our carts knowing full well we’ve gone over our budget but figured a few more things would make the year extra magical. And how many times have you seen something one of your kids just had to have — even though your shopping was done — and you grabbed it anyway, then had to “even it out” by buying your other kids something to make it fair? Before you know it, you’ve spent hundreds of unplanned dollars, but you don’t care because you can worry about it later. 
 
So, what do you do if you want to be charitable but don't have room in your budget now?
 
Go shopping! Everyone can now donate and support the mission of the American Legion Auxiliary Foundation and save money when you use your Kroger Plus Shopper’s Card! All you need to do is get a Kroger Plus Shopper’s Card at your nearby store or one of their many affiliate stores, enroll your card online, and select the ALA Foundation as your charity of choice. Then, simply scan your card during checkout every time you shop, and Kroger will donate a portion of the purchase to the ALA Foundation.
 
Here is a list of all participating Kroger Co. Family Stores:

Baker’s, City Market, Dillons, Food 4 Less, Foods Co., Fred Meyer, Fry’s, Gerbes, Jay C Food Store, King Soopers, Kroger, Mariano’s, Metro Market, Pay-Less Super Markets, Pick’n Save, QFC, Ralphs, Ruler, and Smith’s Food and Drug.
 
Here’s how it works:
1. Pick up a Kroger Co. Shopper’s Card at the customer service desk at any Kroger or affiliated store.
2. Create a digital account and enroll in Kroger Community Rewards to support the ALA Foundation. A digital account is required to participate in Kroger Community Rewards. If you already have a digital account, simply link your Shopper’s Card to the ALA Foundation so that all transactions will apply toward a donation.

If your card is NOT registered online:
1. Go to www.krogercommunityrewards.com. 
2. Scroll down and click on “link your shopper’s card.” 
3. Enter your information.
4. Select your preferred store.
5. Click on create account.
6. Click on community.
7. Click on community rewards.
8. Click on enroll.
9. Search for American Legion Auxiliary Foundation Inc. or enter our NPO number: SX830. Note: the code only works in select states: Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, and Missouri.
10. Click on enroll.
11. Enrollment is complete.

If your card IS registered online:
1. Log in to your account.
2. Click on community.
3. Click on community rewards.
4. Click on enroll.
5. Search for American Legion Auxiliary Foundation Inc. or enter our NPO number: SX830.
6. Click on enroll.
7. Enrollment is complete.

REMEMBER: Purchases will not count toward the ALA Foundation until after you have registered your rewards card. Participants must swipe their registered Kroger Rewards card each time or use the phone 
number related to their registered Kroger Rewards card when shopping for each purchase to count.
 
Then, shop, scan, save, and donate to the ALA Foundation every time you shop the Kroger Co. family of stores. Every donation will positively impact the lives of our veterans, military, and their families by funding programs of the American Legion Auxiliary today and for future generations.