Kroger giving out free boxes for Daylight Savings Time
FARMERSBURG, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— The time change is less than two weeks away and Kroger is hoping to make that change a little easier.
Starting on March 4 at noon, Kroger will be giving away what they refer to as the Hour Back Box. Kroger said in a news release that these boxes are full of items to make the mornings a little easier after losing an hour. Each box contains breakfast items like cold brew concentrate, oatmilk creamer, and frozen breakfast sandwiches. The boxes will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis. The boxes will also contain a gift card that can be redeemed for one year of Kroger's Boost Membership. The membership gives free grocery delivery, twice the fuel points, and extra discounts. Customers can also claim a box, while supplies last, to be delivered by visiting this link.
Starting March 7, Kroger will also be giving out free breakfast items. To secure one of the 39,000 items available, you just have to visit that link after noon and download the single-use coupon.
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'Losing an hour of sleep during daylight saving can challenge parents and their family's schedule,' said Tom Duncan, Vice President, Head of Marketing at Kroger. 'We created the Kroger Hour Back boxes to make daylight saving a little easier, helping parents and their families jump start the day with customer-favorite, morning time foods – from a much needed cup of coffee to a filling breakfast sandwich.'
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