Seven ShopRite stores will also offer discounts to current and retired military on Saturday, May 19 and every Monday beginning May 21.
Zallie Supermarkets, Inc., which owns and operates seven ShopRite Supermarkets in Camden and Gloucester Counties, will welcome over 40 South Jersey veterans during the seventh annual Luncheon to Honor Veterans on Saturday May 19, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This year’s events take place on Armed Forces Day, a holiday that encourages people to thank military members for their patriotic service in support of the country.
Store owners Bruce and George Zallie, and nearly 2,000 ShopRite associates, look forward to hosting the annual lunches each May, as a way to give back and recognize veterans who live in the communities served by their stores.
“These brave veterans are our neighbors, friends and role models and we are humbled to once again host six veterans and their families at each of our seven stores. These special lunches give us a moment to pause and help recognize the enormous sacrifices veterans have made for our freedom,” said Bruce Zallie. “In addition to this year’s luncheon, all Zallie Supermarkets, Inc. ShopRite stores will offer active and retired military personnel, with proof of ID, a 5 percent discount on in-store purchases made Saturday, May 19, as well as every Monday beginning May 21.”
Stores hosting luncheons and offering the military discount include ShopRite of Williamstown, ShopRite of Sicklerville, ShopRite of West Berlin, ShopRite of Glassboro, ShopRite of West Deptford, ShopRite of Chews Landing Road in Laurel Springs and ShopRite of Laurel Hill in Clementon, NJ.
With the help of local VFW locations, six veterans are identified and invited to attend each store event for lunch and a recognition ceremony. Store Directors act as emcees, presenting each veteran a certificate of appreciation along with gifts. Each veteran receives a $200 bank gift card, a patriotic floral arrangement created by Zallie’s floral department, a gourmet fruit and cheese basket prepared by Zallie’s produce department and a Swarovski ornament bearing the inscription, “Home of the Free, Because of the Brave.”
The hot buffet luncheon will feature foods from Zallie’s catering department, including salads and a variety of freshly-prepared Zallie’s trademark dishes. Dessert includes a sheet cake, baked and decorated by each store’s master bakers, displaying insignias representing each branch of the military.
The ShopRite of Williamstown is located in the Monroe Plaza, at 100 South Black Horse Pike.
The 5 percent military discount will be available Saturday, May 19, as well as every Monday beginning May 21. Some restrictions apply. See individual stores for details.
