Check-Out HungerCheck-Out Hunger is a community-wide scannable coupon promotion held in grocery stores every year during the holidays.

This year’s Check-Out Hunger program will be November 4, 2009, to January 11, 2010, and is sponsored by the Retail Grocers Association and other local grocers, InQuest Marketing and Watkins Advertising Design. The 2009 Check-Out Hunger media partners are KMBC, Channel 9 and the Kansas City Star.

Since its inception in 1992, Check-Out Hunger has raised nearly $2.6 million, all in $1, $5 and $10 increments. In 2008, Check-Out Hunger raised more than $344,000, providing 1.7 million meals to individuals and families in need.

Donation coupons can be found at any of the following grocery chains and independent grocers:

  • Apple Market
  • Ball's Neighborhood Market
  • Cosentino's Market
  • Country Mart
  • Dillons Food Store
  • Festival Foods
  • Hen House
  • Hy-Vee
  • McGonigle's Food Store
  • Parker's Supermarket & Pharmacy
  • Piggly Wiggly
  • Price Chopper
  • Red-X
  • Sun Fresh
  • Thriftway
  • Whole Foods

    Help us meet our $325,000 goal for 2009. We need your help this year now more than ever. Please make a donation today!