When you use your Kroger Plus card at area stores, a percentage of your total purchase can benefit Vanderbilt’s Faculty and Staff Hardship Fund. It’s never been easier for Vanderbilt employees to help their co-workers and colleagues in need.
All that’s required is registering your Kroger Plus card online, then swiping the card when you check out at the store. (Those who have already signed up for this program must re-register during the month of August in order for Vanderbilt to continue to benefit from your purchases.)
To register, have you Kroger Plus card handy. If you don’t have a card, pick one up at the customer service desk of any Kroger.
- Go to krogercommunityrewards.com.
- Click on Sign In/Register in the upper right corner of the page.
- If you are a new online customer, click on Create an Account.
- Enter your email, create a password, select your preferred store by zip code, agree to the terms and conditions, and click on Create Account.
- You will receive a confirmation message from Kroger in your email inbox. Click on the link within the body of the message.
- You will be redirected to the Kroger website. Click on My Account, and use your email address and password to proceed to the next step.
- Go to the Community Rewards section and click Enroll.
- Type “Vanderbilt” into the blank field and click Search.
- Select Vanderbilt University and click Enroll. Vanderbilt will appear under the Community Rewards section of your Account Summary.
Remember, you must swipe your registered Kroger Plus card or use the phone number associated with your account when checking out at the store for your purchase to count.
About the Vanderbilt Faculty and Staff Hardship Fund
For 20 years, Vanderbilt’s Faculty and Staff Hardship Fund has provided assistance to qualifying faculty and staff who are experiencing a temporary hardship due to a significant life event. Awards are intended to help employees return to financial stability.
Vanderbilt’s participation in the Kroger Community Rewards program is sponsored by the University Staff Advisory Council.
Contact: usac@vanderbilt.edu