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We care about communities we serve

Supporting our communities is at the heart of what we do. Discover the various programs and initiatives we’ve undertaken to help our local neighborhoods thrive. From aiding local charities to organizing community events, see how we’re working to make a difference.

COMMUNITY

How we help?

Strack & Van Til has a long history of supporting the community, from women’s organizations and hunger relief to schools, the military, and first responders and their families. Many great organizations are doing so many great things for our communities, and we are proud to help wherever we can.

Highlights for some of the many things we’re doing to support our local neighborhoods and communities

Strack & Van Til is proud to partner with the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana to help families in need

We are a family

As your local grocer for over 95 years, we’re proud to be part of the communities we serve. Our customers and employees have become family, sharing neighborhoods, schools, and community goals. Together, we strive to make our communities better places to live.

Proud to be your community partner

We proudly support our local community by engaging in meaningful activities and causes. From feeding the hungry to supporting schools and sponsoring sports teams, we believe in making a difference through active participation. We’re committed to taking on any task, big or small, to help our communities thrive.

Checkout Challenge

The Strack & Van Til Checkout Challenge Round Up is a year-round fundraising campaign benefiting various charities in Northwest Indiana. Customers can round up their purchase to the nearest dollar, with the extra funds donated to the designated charity. In 2023, this initiative raised $683,843. President Jeff Strack credits its success to the generosity of customers and the dedication of employees, emphasizing that giving back is integral to Strack & Van Til’s culture.

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Checkout Challenge Campaign
Apples for the Students

Strack & Van Til will be helping local schools by providing Free Education Equipment during this school year. Through this program, we have already contributed over $408,000 to schools in our community.

How to participate?

STEP 1

Collect Receipts

Collect and submit Strack & Van Til receipts to a participating school. Ask family and friends to save receipts too. Every dollar spent earns points for educational equipment. Receipts must be dated from September 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024, and submitted by April 8, 2024.

STEP 2

Sign-Up

A school representative must sign up at http://www.aftssvt.com/ or call 800-352-4658. They will collect and submit receipts throughout the year. Points are earned based on the total spent at Strack & Van Til and can be used to order educational equipment.

STEP 3

Select Equipment

Schools can choose free educational equipment from the Awards Catalog based on the points they’ve earned. The final order must be submitted by May 15, 2024.

Still have questions?

Contact us at 800-352-4658 or visit our FAQs

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