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Cross cooking off the holiday to-do list with festive meals prepared by Strack & Van Til
It's the most wonderful time of the year and the happiest season of all. There'll be parties for hosting, but if you'd rather be decking the halls than working in the kitchen, let Strack & Van...
Let Strack & Van Til take one thing off your holiday to-do list with Meals Made Easy
Wishing for more time this holiday season? Choose one of Strack & Van Til's quick and delicious, made-in-store, fresh meal solutions and check making dinner off your to-do list. With all the...
Salvation Army, Food Bank feel the love from Strack & Van Til’s ongoing generosity
Though hunger and need know no season, they are most amplified during the holidays. People stop to reflect on what they're grateful for and make it a point to reach out however they can. That's...
When only the best will do, enjoy Certified Angus Beef from Strack & Van Til
Beef lovers unite! You know that the cut and the grade of meat make a substantial difference in flavor and tenderness, and if you're going to treat your tastebuds and enjoy a satisfying meal, the...
Strack & Van Til celebrates 93 years with great prizes for shoppers
If you know Strack & Van Til, then you know there's always something exciting happening in its stores. In October, that’s its anniversary, and Strack’s wants its customers to win the gifts! So...
October Breast Cancer Awareness
Hear that sound? That’s the jingle of "spare change" adding up to make a difference. Strack & Van Til is at it again—raising funds through their Checkout Challenge Round Up program, to help...
Strack & Van Til charity golf outing benefits 18 organizations, the community
If you live in Northwest Indiana, you know that Strack & Van Til offers the best selection, top-quality products, unsurpassed customer service and items to make customers’ lives easier. But did...
From lunch bag to book bag, Strack & Van Til fills all back-to-school needs
Summer 2022 is winding down and things are getting busy, as it's time to go back to school. Check out your local Strack & Van Til Food Market and check off some delicious items from your to-do...
Box Tops for Education apps, Strack & Van Til make it easy to earn cash for your school
The first day of school is just around the corner, and teachers, principals and staff are getting ready to welcome students. There's so much that goes into educating kids, and your local Strack...
Box Tops for Education
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July is National Hot Dog Month!
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Fill your grill with pub burgers, sausages, kabobs and more made fresh at Strack & Van Til
It seems like just yesterday the temperature was cold and now it's hot. Wait … that's exactly what happened. Here in Northwest Indiana, we seem to go from winter to summer in the blink of an eye,...
To mark Earth Day, Strack & Van Til steps up conservation programs, environmental stewardship
"Think globally, act locally." Scottish planner and conservationist Patrick Geddes, 1915 While preserving the health of the planet depends on people all over the globe, the actions taken in each...
From flowers to catering to cakes, say ‘I do’ to wedding planning at Strack & Van Til
Tying the knot? After reserving the hall and saying yes to the dress, it's time to dive into the details for your special day. Say no to wedding stress and let Strack & Van Til's one-stop online...
SVT New Product Column: 2022 Spring Flowers
It looks like we're starting to turn the corner with milder weather. That means it's time to think spring with the "unbe-leaf-able" selection of spring and Easter florals and foliage in your local...
It’s paczki time and Strack & Van Til is baking jelly and cream varieties for a flavor-filled Fat Tuesday
Though it is cold and snowy out, there's something delicious that can help you shake the doldrums of winter. Whether you observe the Lenten fast or not, everyone can agree that pączki are the...
Score party pleasers for the big game from Strack & Van Til
All eyes will be on the TV set today to see who wins the big game and you'll want to make sure that all your football fans are well fed. From kickoff to the final touchdown, find winning options...
Valentine’s Day Charcuterie Board
The holiday of love is just around the corner! And so is the Big Game! Whether a celebration for two or a party for 20, you and your guests will fall in love with this charcuterie board no matter...
General Tso joins other Chinese favorites at Strack & Van Till deli in time for Lunar New Year
The Chinese New Year begins Feb. 1 and the Deli Department at your local Strack & Van Til Food Market is ready to help you celebrate. 2022 is the Year of the Tiger, according to Chinese zodiac,...
Strack & Van Til Deli takes the effort out of dinner with tasty Meals Made Easy
This time of the year is always busy: The kids are back in school, after-school activities are in action, work projects are picking up and free time is a luxury. Why spend valuable moments preparing...
School’s back in session, and Strack & Van Til has students’ lunch needs covered
Winter break is over, and it's time for the kids to go back to school. Your local Strack & Van Til Food Market makes returning to class easier by offering lunch options, quick breakfast ideas and...
Ring in New Year with festive charcuterie selections from Strack &Van Til
It's almost 2022 and that means it's time to get ready to ring in the New Year. Pick up all the items you need to design your own holiday charcuterie board from the Deli Department at your local...
Perfect parings or mix and match, Strack & Van Til has all your wine needs for the holidays
It's the most wine-derful time of the year to make some spirits bright. Complement your delicious holiday meal and pick up wine at your local Strack & Van Til food store. Save time by buying...
Strackandvantil.com has just the recipe to make Thanksgiving special
Thanksgiving is just a few days away. No need to panic; this year, make it easy with the Strack & Van Til website. With just a click of your mouse, find great new recipes and a list of the...
Get your gobble on with fresh and frozen turkeys from Strack & Van Til
This season, gratitude is the attitude, and an average dinner is replaced by a traditional holiday feast. When planning your Thanksgiving meal, be sure to carve out time to choose the right turkey....
Winter Charcuterie Board
Learn how to create a tantalizing Winter Charcuterie Board from Strack & Van Til.
Drink in health benefits with fruit, vegetable juices from Strack & Van Til
Are you a juice enthusiast? Natural fruit and vegetable juices are extremely popular, as studies show they may provide numerous health benefits. Skip the blender and grab some ready-to-drink...
Fall Charcuterie Board
Learn how to create a tantalizing Fall Charcuterie Board from Strack & Van Til.
Make Sweetest Day special with flowers, wine and more from Strack & Van Til
What's October's most lovable holiday? Sweetest Day, and this year it falls on Oct. 16. Visit your local Strack & Van Til Food Market for everything you need to celebrate. Add a bit of romance...
Strack & Van Til Celebrates 92nd Anniversary With A Month Long Celebration
October is here and it's a wonderful time for fall festivals, football games and marveling at nature's autumn colors. At Strack & Van Til, October is also anniversary month, and this year the...
It’s apple time, and Strack & Van Til is featuring Michigan’s best
Do you know your ABCs? At Strack & Van Til that stands for Apple Basics and Classifications. Why is that important? Because fall is apple season, and the Produce Department is proud to offer a...
Cook up something special with recipes, grocery delivery from strackandvantil.com
Do you remember the cartoon that featured the "home of the future?" Meals were made with just the touch of a button, robots did housework and kids jetpacked to school. Strack & Van Til Food...
Fire up the grill, add on the sides for a Labor Day to remember from Strack & Van Til
Some say Labor Day marks the end of the summer. At Strack & Van Til, Labor Day is another opportunity to get grilling. Find all you need for your end-of--summer barbecue at your local Strack...
Tysen’s Country Market Selling to Indiana Grocery Group
Tysen’s Country Market Selling to Indiana Grocery Group Indiana Grocery Group, LLC and Tysen’s Country Market, Inc. have announced today that they have entered into an agreement in which Indiana...
Strack & Van Til does Angus Beef one better with custom marinades
Meat lovers rejoice! Your favorite tender and juicy Certified Angus Beef – a cut above USDA Prime, Choice and Select, and the most luxurious beef – is now available in marinated varieties at your...
Short, sweet Hatch Chile Peppers season is here, and Strack & Van Til is celebrating roasting events
It's time for a special treat that's available for only a limited time, and you'll find it in the Produce Department at select Strack & Van Til stores. Indulge in the rich, earthy flavor of...
Bountiful summer charcuterie boards start at Strack & Van Til Deli
Long, sun-drenched summer days call for family picnics, baseball games, beaches, barbecues and kicking back with a cool beverage and a snack. Charcuterie boards, whether simple or extravagant,...
Get grilling with meats and sides from Strack & Van Til
Enjoying your summer? Take advantage of the Midwest's limited window of mild weather, fire up the barbecue and get grilling … with everything you need from your local Strack & Van Til Food...
Strack & Van Til celebrates National Dairy Month with mini-fridge, coupon offer
Have you “herd”? June is National Dairy Month, and Strack & Van Til is marking the occasion with an “udderly legen-dairy” offer. Purchase a Magic Chef 2.4 cubic-foot mini-refrigerator for $149...
Cook up a Father’s Day feast with help from Strack & Van Til
Father’s Day is June 20 and Strack & Van Til knows what dad really wants: A great meal and someone else to man the grill. Start your barbecue with the juiciest pub burgers in Northwest Indiana....
Go au naturel with organic and plant-based foods from Strack & Van Til
Ready for summer? Eat lighter, leaner and more naturally with plant-based and organic foods from your local Strack & Van Til Food Market. No need to sacrifice taste – get the same great grilled...
Pop a cork from Strack & Van Til’s extensive wine list
Do you know that May 25 is National Wine Day? “Wine not” pick up a few bottles at your local Strack & Van Til and celebrate. Skip the extra trip to the liquor store and buy your wine...
Strack & Van Til takes graduation celebrations to a higher degree
The school year is ending soon, and it’s time for graduation. From celebratory balloons, flowers and gifts to party catering and delicious desserts, Strack & Van Til is your one-stop graduation...
Shower Mom with flowers, brunch and sweets from Strack & Van Til
Mother’s Day is May 9 and it’s time to honor your mother or special someone. Treat her to brunch, dinner, some flowers and sweet treats and declare her “Queen for the Day.” It’s easy to do with the...
Strack & Van Til is Your Wedding One Stop Shop
Planning a walk down the aisle? Now that the proposal has been accepted, you can focus on the details for the big day. Strack & Van Til makes it easy, with a one-stop online shop for many of...
Through conservation, recycling, Strack & Van Til makes every day Earth Day
In honor of this year’s Earth Day, April 22, Strack & Van Til is pleased to present the results of its sustainability efforts.
Strack & Van Til’s new Market Cuts put fresh-cut fruits and veggies at your fingertips
Hungry for something delicious and nutritious? There’s nothing better than the fresh taste of nature and the new Markets Cuts fresh-cut fruit and vegetables in the Strack & Van Til Produce...
When only the best will do, try Certified Angus Beef from Strack & Van Til
If you’re a beef lover, you know that the cut and the grade of meat make a big difference in flavor and tenderness. And if you’re going to treat your tastebuds, the beef needs to be the best. For...
Strack & Van Til is all about Easter – from ham to lamb to cake
Planning your holiday dinner? Hop on over to the Strack & Van Til Meat Department for an Easter parade of ham, lamb, beef and turkey. Tap into tradition and delight your guests with the...
Strack & Van Til’s Easter Egg Hunt Contest
Starts March 30th!
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Spring is bustin’ out all over Strack & Van Til’s Floral Department
It’s time to Spring forward, with extra hours of daylight, milder temperatures and a new crop of fresh flowers from the Strack & Van Til Floral Department. The Floral Department is abloom with...
Friday Fish Fry only the start of Lenten options at Strack & Van Til
Fishing for meatless meals for Lent? Check out the fresh catch at your local Strack & Van Til Food Market. Shop Strack & Van Til every Friday during Lent for flavorful fish and seafood...
Take and Bake meals just one ‘like homemade’ option from Strack & Van Til
Need a quick, easy dinner that looks and tastes like homemade? Visit the No.1 grocer in Northwest Indiana for Take and Bake Meal Solutions: Strack & Van Til. The Strack &Van Til Meat...
Let Strack & Van Til’s ready-to-cook meals give you a hand with dinner
It’s 5 p.m. and you’re exhausted. After a long day at work or a busy day with the kids, the last thing you want to do is put a lot of effort into food prep and cooking. Don’t let dinner be a downer....
Strack & Van Til thinks inside the box with new catering options
Planning a company meeting or treating employees to lunch, but you’re not sure how to serve a “touchless” meal? It’s time to start thinking inside the box with Strack & Van Til Deli Box Lunches...
Bright Farms greens and Salad Club are tasty ways to eat fresh at Strack & Van Til
What’s perfect on its own as well as a complement to your meal? Lettuce tell you about salads! Salads are full of antioxidants and vitamins and can help you get your five servings of fruits and...
Homestyle dinners in minutes are as close as a Strack & Van Til Deli
At a loss for what to make for your evening meal? Think winner, winner, Strack & Van Til Deli dinner! Visit the Deli Department at your local Strack & Van Til Food Market for convenient,...
Strack & Van Til goes homemade one better with Bakeable Dishes, Steamable Bags and Crock Pot Packs
Feel like you’re always short on time? No matter where you work or live or what you do, there are only 24 hours in a day. Isn’t it better to share a meal with family instead of spending a lot of...
Get grilling with steaks, Pub Burgers and other favorites from Strack & Van Til
Tomorrow is Labor Day and you know what that means – it’s time for chilling and grilling. For the best meat selection in the Region, visit the Grilling Headquarters at your local Strack & Van...
Strackandvantil.com has just the recipe for purchasing, creating that perfect meal
Love to cook or bake, but don’t know what to make? Want to feed your family delicious homemade dishes, but don’t have the time to plan the menu or shop for the ingredients? Log on to...
Everything coming up roses and more at Strack & Van Til Floral Department
Want to find high-quality blooms but don’t want to make a special trip to the florist? Your local Strack & Van Til store can arrange that! Shop the floral department voted Best Florist in The...
Its Hatch Chile Pepper season, and Strack & Van Til is roasting up a batch
Have you ever had a Hatch Chile Pepper? If you have, you know that they’re grown and harvested only in the Hatch Valley in New Mexico. They have a rich, earthy flavor, are perfect for roasting or...
Full-service catering options just one reason Strack & Van Til is Best in the Region
When others take notice of your efforts it’s the biggest compliment. At Strack & Van Til, we’re honored that shoppers in Northwest Indiana took notice of what we do to make their lives easier...
Local fruits and veggies polish Strack & Van Til’s reputation as Best Place to Buy Produce
It’s that time of year and Strack & Van Til – voted Best Place to Buy Produce in the Times Best of the Region – brings you a bounty of locally grown fruits and vegetables. Produce that’s picked...
An Updated Note to Our Valued Customers About COVID-19
Since our last note, we wanted to provide an update today on the preventative and precautionary actions taken to date as we remain focused on the safety and well-being of our customers, associates...
For Earth Day, Strack & Van Til promotes its ingrained sustainability efforts
In Northwest Indiana, shoppers know that the name Strack &Van Til is synonymous with high quality, great value and outstanding customer service. But, did you know that Strack & Van Til is...
What Strack & Van Til is doing to stop the spread of COVID-19
At Strack & Van Til, we want to reassure you that though the current health situation is constantly changing, we’re monitoring it closely and taking extra precautions to continue to protect the...
To all our loyal Strack & Van Til customers
We deeply appreciate your patience and understanding at this time. Your safety and well-being, and that of our associates, is our highest priority. Like all retailers, we are experiencing...
A feast fit for St. Paddy starts with corned beef, cheese, festive sweets from Strack & Van Til
An old Irish blessing says: “May your troubles be less and your blessings be more. And nothing but happiness come through your door.” Strack & Van Til celebrates the luck of the Irish with...
A Note to Our Valued Customers about the COVID-19
As your neighborhood grocer we are committed to your health and well-being. We have spent the last several weeks learning about the coronavirus (Covid-19) and its impact. The news around COVID-19...
Strack & Van Til offering freezer-full of cool deals for National Frozen Food Month
If you or your child haven’t seen the movie, perhaps you know someone who has. No matter how entertaining it was, the story of Anna and Elsa pales in comparison to what’s happening in the frozen...
Shullsburg Creamery artisan cheeses are a slice at Strack & Van Til Deli
The next time you visit the Deli Department in your local Strack & Van Til Food Market, be sure to smile and say, “cheese.” That’s because delicious and distinctive Shullsburg Cheeses are enough...
Private label brands make Strack & Van Til your place for quality at a great price
What’s the best thing since sliced bread? Finding high-quality groceries (including bread!) at low prices. That’s the kind of value you’ll find when you shop at your local Strack & Van Til Food...
It’s paczki time – Strack & Van Til is stocked with your favorites!
February is here and that means Fat Tuesday is around the corner. To celebrate, pick up some traditional Polish pączki from your local Strack & Van Til Bakery. You won’t want to miss these fresh...
Strack & Van Til Deli has all you need to score during the Big Game
Looking forward to the “Big Game?” Visit your local Strack & Van Til Deli for everything you need from kickoff. Stock up on delicious tailgating favorites, including great sandwiches, hot foods,...
The latest scoop from Strack & Van Til: Premium ice cream and frozen treats
I scream, you scream, we all scream for … Wait! This isn’t your average ice cream; these are new and unique brands of frozen heaven in a variety of flavors available at your local Strack & Van...
Spice up your life with Strack & Van Til’s new seasoning, rub line
What’s the difference between a good meal and a great meal? It’s twice as nice with spice. Add a kick to your cooking with just the right seasoning or enhance the taste of your baked goods with a...
Strack & Van Til adds convenience, verve and selections to revamped St. John store
There’s big news at the Strack & Van Til Food Market in St. John. The recently renovated store at 9825 Wicker Ave. celebrated its Grand Opening this past week. Besides creating more contemporary...