Pound for Pound Challenge: Kroger Gift Card Giveaway

July 2, 2010 · 240 comments

kroger My faithful readers know that I am passionate about giving. I enjoy working with brands who find creative ways to give back.

Kroger Family Stores, General Mills, and other sponsors teamed up last month for the Biggest Loser Pound For Pound Challenge. The sponsors are all set to donate up to $1,080,000 to Feeding America, who will then in turn deliver that contribution in food to local food banks across the country.

But these sponsors won’t just fork over the money on their own; they wanted Americans to get involved- and get healthier in the process.

For every pound participants pledged to lose through the Pound For Pound Challenge, the sponsors donated 14 cents to Feeding America- enough to deliver one pound of groceries to a food bank in your area. While they are no longer accepting pledges, you can still help by making a donation directly to Feeding America.

Speaking of the Biggest Loser show on NBC, did you know that Kroger is the official supplier of the Ranch on the show? The show often features General Mills products such as Yoplait Greek yogurt (yum!), and other healthy options for the contestant. Kroger Family Stores carry these General Mills products that could help you in your plan to lose or maintain weight. I also appreciate Kroger’s wide selection of organic products and produce.

Kroger wants to help one of my readers save a bit of money while stocking up on healthy food items. Time for a little giveaway!

The prize: 1 winner will receive a $30.00 Kroger gift card that can be used at any Family Store including- Kroger, Fred Meyer, Ralph’s, King Soopers, City Market, Dillon’s, Smith’s, Fry’s, QFC, Baker’s, Owen’s, Jay C Food Stores, Hilander, Gerbes, Food4Less, Pay Less Super Markets and Scott’s Food & Pharmacy.

Enter to win (1) $30 Kroger Gift Card:

1. Leave a comment below: What healthy food items/snacks would you buy at Kroger with this gift card?

If you are reading via email or in a reader, please click through to the post to enter.

For up to (2) Bonus Entries (leave a separate comment)

2. If you are a subscriber or follower (thank you!), leave a comment. You may subscribe for free updates via RSS or email, and/or become a “fan” of KingdomFirstMom on Facebook.

3. Become a fan of Feeding America on Facebook or follow them on Twitter.

This giveaway will end on Wednesday, July 7th, at 11:59 pm CST. The winner will be drawn using Random.org, and notified via email.

Disclosure: The Kroger Family of Stores and General Mills through MyBlogSpark provided me with a Kroger gift card, as well as the giveaway prize.

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1 jamie k July 3, 2010 at 2:06 pm: i subscribe to your email
2 emily July 3, 2010 at 2:36 pm: My husband just got me a great cookbook with recipes where you “hide” veggies and fruit in everyday meals. I have a 3 yearold, 2year old, and 3 month old. I would buy lots of veggies and fruit to try all these new recipes out. Wish me luck!
3 Lori July 3, 2010 at 2:53 pm: I would stock up on some fruits and veggies, or lean turkey! We’ve started using more turkey instead of beef!
4 Julie Anne July 3, 2010 at 3:11 pm: there is NOTHING like fresh fruits and veggies… you can never have too much!!
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5 Julie Anne July 3, 2010 at 3:12 pm: subscribe via email
6 Julie Anne July 3, 2010 at 3:12 pm: following Feeding America on twitter
7 Amy Land July 3, 2010 at 4:12 pm: I would buy fresh fruit and vegetables.

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8 Veronica July 3, 2010 at 4:26 pm: Fruits and Vegetables is what I would purchase
9 Veronica July 3, 2010 at 4:26 pm: I subscribe by email
10 Veronica July 3, 2010 at 4:28 pm: I am following Feeding America on Twitter @sweepingthenet
11 Natalie J. Vandenberghe July 3, 2010 at 5:02 pm: If I won the Kroger gift card, I would buy FRESH FRUIT at Fred Meyer!
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12 Natalie J. Vandenberghe July 3, 2010 at 5:06 pm: already an email subscriber
13 Natalie J. Vandenberghe July 3, 2010 at 5:08 pm: Fan of/”Like” Keeping the Kingdom First on FB
14 Petula July 3, 2010 at 7:08 pm: I’m sure I would buy fruit because that’s the biggest item we consume. Breakfast, lunch, snacks and sometimes dinner.
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15 Petula July 3, 2010 at 7:09 pm: I’m a subscriber!
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16 Ruth Hill July 3, 2010 at 7:42 pm: I would use my gift card at Fred Meyer since I no longer live were there is a Kroger. Very sad, I know. But anyway, I would buy fruits, snack bars, and any other healthy food items that might be on sale or for which I have coupons.
17 Ruth Hill July 3, 2010 at 7:43 pm: e-mail subscriber
18 Connie July 3, 2010 at 9:52 pm: We like yogurt and there are so many fruits and veggies fresh and delicious this time of year.
19 Connie July 3, 2010 at 9:52 pm: I subscribe through the RSS feed i google.
20 Sarah G July 4, 2010 at 12:44 am: I would stock up on fresh fruit (especially grapes!) – they make excellent snacks for my little one.
21 Sarah G July 4, 2010 at 12:45 am: I’m a Twitter follower of Feeding America. (@hawaiismn)
22 Sarah G July 4, 2010 at 12:45 am: I’m a subscriber, via Google Reader.
23 Lisa July 4, 2010 at 8:18 am: Yogurt and fresh fruit. Kroger is out only source of organic produce as well where I live.
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24 Lisa July 4, 2010 at 8:19 am: I’m also an email subscriber.
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25 christi G. July 4, 2010 at 9:31 am: I’m a subscriber!
26 Catrina July 4, 2010 at 10:23 am: I would buy us more fruits. I find that fruit, even on sale, is a splurge for us. So we would buy fruit, and maybe fresh herbs.
27 katie July 4, 2010 at 1:36 pm: I would buy fresh fruits and veggies. There is nothing like fresh foods.
28 Emily July 4, 2010 at 2:05 pm: Fresh fruits and veggies- organic ones!
29 Pat July 4, 2010 at 2:45 pm: I would buy fruits and vegetables.
30 Contina Rye July 4, 2010 at 2:55 pm: I would buy fruits & vegitables
31 Kara July 4, 2010 at 6:26 pm: kashi bars and organic milk
32 Kara July 4, 2010 at 6:26 pm: subscriber
33 Amy L July 4, 2010 at 10:24 pm: Kroger has some great whole grain pretzel twists, so I’d get some of those, some dark chocolate, and some fruit.
34 Amy L July 4, 2010 at 10:25 pm: Following Feed America on twitter @amylou61
35 Theresa July 4, 2010 at 10:49 pm: I would buy a bunch of fresh produce.
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36 Theresa July 4, 2010 at 10:50 pm: subscriber
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37 Stephanie Grant July 4, 2010 at 11:09 pm: I would buy some low fat meats and cheeses and some yougurt
38 Stephanie Grant July 4, 2010 at 11:10 pm: I subscribe via e-mail
39 Stephanie Grant July 4, 2010 at 11:12 pm: I follow Feeding America on Twitter @sgrant2005
40 Lori S July 4, 2010 at 11:26 pm: I would stock up on fresh fruit.

Thanks!
41 Lori S July 4, 2010 at 11:27 pm: Email subscriber

Thanks!
42 Lori S July 4, 2010 at 11:28 pm: Facebook fan of feeding America
43 Jessica July 5, 2010 at 9:51 am: I would get Aunt Annie’s bunny crackers.
44 Jessica July 5, 2010 at 9:51 am: I am a subscriber!
45 Jessica July 5, 2010 at 9:51 am: I am a fan of Feeding America on FB.
46 Julie S. July 5, 2010 at 9:56 am: fresh seasonal fruit, of course!
47 Julie S. July 5, 2010 at 9:57 am: I am a subscriber!
48 Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy July 5, 2010 at 10:35 am: I’d probably get me some of the Yoplait Greek yogurt!
49 Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy July 5, 2010 at 10:35 am: I subscribe by email.
50 Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy July 5, 2010 at 10:36 am: I’m a fan of Feeding America on Facebook.