Kroger Card Fundraiser

Pearl “Pirate”Band Pearl High School 500 Pirate Cove | Pearl, MS 39208 601-932-7939 / 601-932-7940

Pearl “Pirate” Band Kroger Gift Card Fundraising Program Dear Students and Parents, This is a new fundraiser that is intended to be an easy way to earn money towards band dues and student accounts. This fundraiser can be done year round with little to no work involved. Here’s how it works: 1) Students/Parents purchase Kroger Gift Cards from the Pearl Band for $5.00 each. Gift cards come preloaded with $5.00. Gift Cards can be loaded with $5 to $500 at any Kroger store. 2) Shop at any Kroger Grocery store as normal. Before you checkout ask the cashier to load your Pearl Band Kroger Gift Card with the approximate amount of money of your purchases. When you load your card 5% of the money loaded will be credited to your band dues/student account. You can purchase all merchandise from Kroger including fuel and prescriptions. Exceptions are “services” defined as money orders, Western Union, postage stamps, lottery tickets, or another Gift Card of any sort. 3) Pay using the Pearl Band Kroger Gift Card. PURCHASE KROGER GIFT CARDS BELOW YOU MUST PICK THE CARDS UP AT THE PEARL BAND HALL FROM A DIRECTOR Kroger Cards purchased online are $5.50 each (the $0.50 is to cover the paypal fees). Each card comes preloaded with $5.00. You may purchase as many cards as you wish. FAQ’s and Important Info  When/How Do I Use My Gift Card? Kroger Fundraising Gift Cards can be reloaded at Guest Services or at the register inside your local Kroger store. Important: If you reload at the register and use the card to pay for your purchases, please ask the cashier to reload before your purchases are rung.  How does the Kroger Fundraising Gift Card work? Kroger Gift Card Fundraising is for all non-profit organizations. The Pearl Band purchases the cards from the Gift Services Department and sells them at face value to their supporters. Each time the cardholder reloads their fundraising card with additional money the Pearl Band receives 5% credit of the total dollar amount. Once the Pearl Band reaches $5,000 in reloads, the Pearl Band will receive a 5% rebate check. The Kroger Gift Card can be reloaded for up to $500.00 each time.  How does my student get credit for their student account/band dues? Each Gift Card purchased through the Pearl Band has a number designated by the Kroger Corporation. When a student/parent purchases this gift card through the Band we will record the number and the student that it corresponds with. Each month Kroger sends the Pearl Band an itemized statement that lists the card numbers and how much money was earned from use of that card. This amount will be applied to the student’s band dues/student account.  What if my gift card is lost or stolen? It is important for the Pearl Band to record each cardholder’s name and phone number to the corresponding Kroger Gift Card as it is assigned. The Kroger Co. is not responsible for lost or stolen cards, however, having the card number can aid Gift Services in tracking the card activity. A Buyer’s Log is supplied with each gift card purchase to log the card holder’s contact information next to the card. This is most helpful when helping customers with lost or stolen cards.  What if my gift card won’t scan? Ask your cashier to manually enter the card number until you have depleted the funds on the card, making it a zero balance. Once the damaged card has reached a zero balance, simply dispose of the card and purchase a new card from the Pearl Band. Do not attempt to reload a gift card that will not scan or is damaged. If you purchase a store gift card, it won’t be linked to the Pearl Band; you must go through the Pearl Band.  How many Gift Cards can I purchase? Students/Parents may purchase as many cards as needed through the Pearl Band for $5.00 each. Many families send cards to relatives to use in other places.  Where Can I use my Gift Card? Gift Cards can be used at any Kroger Store in the United States. The number on the card is tracked to the Pearl Band’s account with Kroger.  Will my card expire? The Kroger Gift Card will expire only when the card remains at a zero balance for 90 days or more. Once the card expires, it will need to be replaced with a new card from the Pearl Band. An expired gift card cannot be re- activated.  Can I still use my Kroger Plus/Discount Card? Yes!! You use your Kroger Plus Card as normal then pay with the Gift Card that you purchased from the Pearl Band and have preloaded. Important: If you reload your Gift Card at the register and use the card to pay for your purchases, please ask the cashier to reload before your purchases are rung.  How Can I find out the balance of my Gift Card? Fundraisers can always find the balance on their gift card by looking at the current receipt, by visiting www.gcbalance.com or by calling 1-866-822-6252.  What can I purchase with a Kroger Gift Card? You can purchase all merchandise from Kroger including fuel and prescriptions. Exceptions are “services” defined as money orders, Western Union, postage stamps, lottery tickets, or another Gift Card of any sort.  Gift Card Fraud Aversion There is a five-minute delay from the time your gift card is recharged at Guest Services, Pharmacy or the Fuel Center. This does not apply if the gift card is reloaded and redeemed at the same register. Click Here for a pdf of this information.