Foodtown - October 2019

Foodtown - October 2019

THE FOODTOWN NEWSLETTER Dedicated to Our Best Customers!

718-833-5080 9105-27 3rd Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11209 www.foodtown.com

OCTOBER 2019

We Are Here to Help You Have Some Great Gatherings! THE HOLIDAYS ARE COMING

MANAGERS Store Manager: David Rosario

Assistant Store Manager: John Coldberg Jr.

First and foremost, this newsletter is only for our best customers, and that means you . If you don't use these coupons, you will be giving away over $50! Please take a few minutes to go through them and use them. We are so grateful for your business, and it's our way of saying thank you! The fall season is in full swing, and the holidays are right around the corner. You may find yourself getting busier and busier with work, family, and all the planning that goes into your holidays and parties. First, it's so important not to get stressed out with all the extra work this holiday season. That’s where our great associates come in. We have been working hard for months, planning and stocking everything you need for the holidays. Don't get stuck overpaying for your groceries at other stores or not finding what you need. We have it all at Foodtown and Freshtown. Please double check our flyer and take a look around our store. You are going to find all the items you need for your holiday meals at great, low, competitive prices. If you have not used your points recently, you are losing out on more savings. Please use your Greenpoints for free and discounted items like free milk, free eggs, free gift cards, and so much more. Any of our great associates can let you know all the ways you can use your Greenpoints to save even more money in our store. When You Don't Have Time to Shop We think you should be spending more time with your family and friends, and we have a way to get that done. If you run short on time, we have the solution for you: Foodtown on the Go! Our personal shoppers will go up and down the aisles and do all your shopping for you. You have got to try this program at Foodtown.com. (Please check out the article on Page 3.)

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HOURS Monday–Saturday: 7 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Sunday: 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Here’s a quick note of thanks: Last month, I asked you to please email me and send me feedback about the store. I am so grateful to the shoppers who did so. I really enjoyed getting all the emails and being in communication with so many customers. That is the best part of my job. If you have not emailed me yet about any items you would like stocked or any other feedback that can help us improve, PLEASE EMAIL ME TODAY . I promise you that we will work hard to get done whatever you think will help us improve.

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Have a great holiday season, and I look forward to hearing from you and meeting you at the store!

www.FoodtownCARES.com/ FLYER

Sincerely,

–Noah Katz Co-President 914-667-6400, ext. 1011 [email protected]

Yes, this is my personal email address! I look forward to any feedback you provide that can help us improve!

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As the customer relations manager and scanning coordinator at our Margaretville store, Crystal is the go-to employee for all things client-facing, and she does an excellent job fielding questions, comments, and concerns from our shoppers. When she gets to work every morning, Crystal’s first priority is responding to customers who have left us messages or reviews. She either calls or emails every customer and asks what we can do to improve their experience, whether it’s ordering a new product or setting them up with a Club Card. Once that’s done, Crystal has plenty of other tasks to keep her busy. “I put in Club Cards for new customers so that they can use our Greenpoints system and progress with our rewards program, but mainly, I’m just making sure that everybody is happy, that all of our employees are happy, and that everybody is performing the best that they can,” she says. Crystal has been with us for six years now, and she’s spent all of them at the Margaretville store. Putting in that time has given her a unique perspective on her team and our many regular customers. “I definitely like all the interaction between the customers and employees and seeing how everybody has grown over the time that I've been here,” she says. “I’m here 5–6 days a week, so I’m always running around talking to everybody and definitely have relationships with customers. We’re quite a small town, so everybody is really close here. We’re very community- MEET CRYSTAL COLON! She’s Always Ready to Help

Break out your hosting skills this Halloween and create fun food to please all the ghosts and goblins at your party. We’ve got all the supplies you need to make some of our favorite spooky suggestions. Appetizers Start off with a scream! Deviled egg eyeballs are a great choice: Just top your filling with a slice of green olive for the iris, and drizzle some red Sriracha sauce on the white of the egg to give it a bloodshot effect. You can get creepy and crawly with spider snacks by rolling some mini cheese balls, popping four pretzel sticks into each side for the legs, and slicing some olives for the eyes. Or, create mummy jalapeño poppers by wrapping them in thin strips of puff pastry before baking and complete the look with two peas for the eyes. Entrees Pizza is always a people-pleaser. Coat the base with blood-red sauce, then get spooky with your toppings. You can sprinkle your cheese into the shape of a web and cut little spiders out of black olives and place them strategically. Slice some ham into the shapes of fingers and cut little triangles out of tomatoes or red peppers to place on the ends of the ham fingers. Your guests won’t know what to do with a witch’s hand creeping toward them! The terrifying toppings are endless, and this month, Foodtown has some great coupons to get you started on your very own pizzas. Desserts You won’t get these sweet treats by ringing doorbells. Try dipping strawberries in white chocolate, then place just three chocolate sprinkles to get the eyes and mouth of your howling ghost. You can also take your candied apples a step further by putting holes in the apple and hanging gummy worms out of them. Get creative with cupcake and cookie decorating; with the right frosting and candy garnishes, you can munch on Frankenstein’s monster, vampires, witches, and werewolves. As always, if you’d rather worry about other elements of your party like decorations and entertainment, then let Foodtown take care of your food. Give us a call or visit our store to hear about some of our fantastic catering options. FOOD FOR FUN Spooky Food Ideas to Take Your Halloween Party to the Next Level

based. We always try to help with whatever functions are going on to benefit the people of the community.”

If she could recommend one of our programs to customers, Crystal says she’d choose the Greenpoints system.

“You can redeem your points for a variety of things, like Visa gift cards, gas cards, and specific gift cards for stores you like to shop in. The program is really good if you’re looking to give somebody a gift or get something you can’t get here,” she says.

When she’s not at work, you might find Crystal at home, cooking pizza or chicken Parmesan (her specialties) or snacking on Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups (her favorite food).

Want free groceries? Simply use your Club Card to earn points. Then, grab the Free Items sheet at the register and redeem your points for free groceries. It's that simple. FREE GROCERIES — REALLY!

*Available at the store location on the back of this newsletter.

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TRY ONLINE SHOPPING Get All Your Groceries From the Comfort of Home

Imagine doing all your grocery shopping without ever having to leave the couch. Seems too good to be true, right? Well, think again! At Foodtown.com, we offer full shopping services for everything in our store, even sales items. Whether you’re on the go or just too comfy at home to plan a grocery shopping trip, our website makes it quick and easy for you to get everything you need. The process is simple: Head to our website, log in to your account, and start shopping. When your online grocery list is complete, your personal shoppers walk our aisles with your list in hand and seek out everything you need. If an item is out of stock or may not be the freshest option at the time, they’ll reach out to

you directly via your preferred method of contact to find out what you’d like instead. Our shoppers put as much time and care into selecting your items as you would if you were the one shopping. When you place an order, you can select a quick pickup of your items at the store, or you can schedule a time for at-home delivery if your specific location offers it. Either way, our team will have all your items bagged and waiting for you whenever you’re ready for them. An amazing feature our online store automatically integrates into your shopping experience is a “learning” process. The more often you shop online, the better the system will get to know

you and “remember” what items you most frequently purchase. This feature allows you to shop solely from a list of items you’ve purchased before, cutting down on your grocery shopping time even further. Frequent online shopper Noah K. says, “It takes less than 15 minutes for us to do all our shopping every week. This has been a tremendous time saver.” Even though we love having you in our store, you can now spend less time wandering the aisles and more time with your friends and family or checking other errands off your to-do list. So head to Foodtown.com today and give online shopping a try. But be warned: You may never want to shop any other way again.

CAKE DECORATING HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! Special events like birthdays are meant to be celebrated, and what better way to do that than with a delicious cake baked in-store? We can think of one: Have it personalized! Not only do we offer quality cakes at an affordable price, but you can also count on us to make your special day even more extravagant by decorating your cake just the way you want it. No matter the occasion, just give your local store a call to pick a cake from our wide variety. We have classic favorites like coconut and carrot cake, or you can get even more decadent with cookies and cream or German chocolate. Once you’ve decided (we know, it’s tough), just let us know how you’d like the cake customized, and we’ll make it happen.

With Deliciously Spooky Toppings HALLOWEEN PIZZAS

Ingredients • 1 1/2 cups warm water • 3 3/4 cups flour • 2 1/4 tsp instant dry yeast • 2 tsp salt • 1 tsp sugar • 2 tbsp olive oil • Tomato sauce • Mozzarella cheese • Your favorite toppings Directions

1. Mix water, flour, yeast, salt, sugar, and olive oil with electric mixer on low speed for 1 minute, then knead by hand until dough is slightly sticky. Let dough rise for at least 1 1/2 hours. 2. Flatten dough and brush with olive oil. Top with sauce, cheese, and toppings. Make your pizza Halloween-ready by spreading the cheese in the shape of a spider web or a skeleton. Make it “bloody” with extra tomato sauce. Cut toppings like black olives to look like spiders or ham slices and tomatoes to look like creepy fingers. 3. Place in oven at 475 F for 10–15 minutes or until crust is browned.

Whether it’s for a birthday, holiday, or anniversary, we want to make your day special with a delicious cake that’s beautifully decorated. So, give us a call and place your order today.

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Warning: Throwing this newsletter away is like throwing money away!

Let Us Help You Host ............................ PAGE 1

Take Your Halloween Party to the Next Level......................... PAGE 2

Meet Crystal Colon!................................ PAGE 2

Online Grocery Shopping...................... PAGE 3

Spooky Halloween Pizzas.................... PAGE 3

Let Us Cater Your Next Party.............. PAGE 4

CATERING FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS Let Us Provide the Food for Your Next Party

You’ve sent out the invitations, put up decorations, and locked down the entertainment. All that’s left is organizing food to feed your hungry guests, and Foodtown is here to help. We offer an array of tasty dishes and platters in a variety of sizes to fit every occasion, no matter the size or theme. If you need game day grub, we’ve got a great selection of sandwich platters, chicken wings, fruit and veggie platters, and plenty of salads and sides. Looking for something a little more formal? We have shrimp cocktails, baked salmon, grilled

chicken, pastas, and other classic entree dishes. The kids at the party will love our macaroni and cheese, chicken fingers, and chips and dips. We can even cater your next business breakfast meeting with our bagels and lox platters. And don’t forget dessert! We have brownies, cookies, and cakes to make your mouth water. Ordering all the food you need is easy — just head to our website or make a trip to your local store to see all the choices we have to offer. Everything is made fresh in- store, either as cold dishes ready to serve or warm dishes with

proper heating instructions. With as little as 24-hours of notice, we can have all your dishes and platters ready to be picked up and served to your eager guests. For every event, big and small, let us worry about the food so you can spend more time with your friends, family, or coworkers. Our delicious menu and affordable prices will keep you coming back to us for every occasion. See your local store’s catering choices or place an order in person, by phone, or by visiting Foodtown.com.

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YOUR CASHIER CAN LET YOU KNOW HOW MANY GREENPOINTS YOU HAVE. THIS IS A PARTIAL LIST… PLEASE ASK YOUR CASHIER FOR THE FULL LIST OF GREENPOINTS REWARD ITEMS. WHICH ONE OF THESE DO YOU WANT FOR FREE ? REDEEM YOUR GREENPOINTS ON YOUR NEXT VISIT.

HALF GALLON, WHOLE, 1%, 2%, OR NON-FAT FRESH MILK

67.6 OZ BOTTLE PLUS DEP. COCA-COLA OR PEPSI 2 LITER BOTTLE

44 CT. 2-PLY SHEETS BOUNTY TOWELS SINGLE ROLL 1500

1 LB SALTED OR SWEET BUTTER QUARTERS

3000

2500

1500

1 HEAD OF ICEBERG LETTUCE

DOZEN LARGE WHITE EGGS

$ 10 GIFT CARD

64 OZ BOTTLE,

APPLE JUICE

2000

1500

2000

12,500

$ 25 GIFT CARD

$ 25 GIFT CARD

$ 25 GIFT CARD

$ 25 GIFT CARD

25,000

20,000

25,000

25,000

$ 25 GIFT CARD

$ 25 GIFT CARD

$ 50 GIFT CARD

$ 25 GIFT CARD

25,000

25,000

50,000

25,000

YOUR ARE EARNING 10 POINTS FOR EVERY DOLLAR YOU SPEND IN OUR STORE. REDEEM YOUR POINTS FOR THESE AND OTHER ITEMS WHEN YOU SHOP !

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