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2019-01-16
[Daily Wire] To help federal workers going without paychecks during what is now the longest government shutdown in history, Kraft Heinz Co. will be opening up a complimentary pop-up grocery store in the Washington, D.C. area.

According to Fox News, Kraft announced on Tuesday that workers who have been furloughed by the government shutdown will be able to pick up unlimited Kraft products absolutely free come Wednesday.

"Called 'Kraft Now Pay Later,' it will allow federal workers to stock up on the company’s staples such its famous mac and cheese mix and other items for free," reports the outlet. "The only caveat is that the Chicago-based food maker wants workers who can to pay it forward by donating to their favorite charity or help someone in need once their back pay comes through."

Sergio Eleuterio, head of marketing for Kraft, said in a statement that the pop-up grocery store will alleviate some of the worry facing federal worker families during the shutdown. "During the government shutdown, parents should not have to worry about putting dinner on the table because they aren’t receiving a paycheck," Eleuterio said. "Kraft stands for families and we want to support the families who have built our brands. This store is one way we can help those affected get the grocery staples they need. And we celebrate all who are doing their part to help."
Posted by:Besoeker

#5  Govt. Cheese was/ is the shit. Been along time since I have seen those big blocks they used to give away, but they made the best grilled cheese sandwiches .
Posted by: Chris   2019-01-16 08:59  

#4  Gubbamint cheese ain't bad.
Posted by: Deacon Blues   2019-01-16 08:52  

#3  US gov't cheese stockpile, June 2018: 1.39 billion pounds (evil WaPo link)
Posted by: Glereck Grolugum2595   2019-01-16 01:22  

#2  There was a broke, really broke period that I lived on Ramen noodles and peanut butter sandwiches for six months to pay off some debts. 'Twas about ten years before the very *Smell* of Ramen, cooked or not, didn't make me queasy...

Still, Ad stunt or not, hope it helps the lower ranks.
Posted by: magpie   2019-01-16 01:07  

#1  Mr. Wife’s mother made Kraft mac’n’cheese when the union was on strike, so I s’pose this is appropriate. The current lot are a very different kind of union member than those steel workers, so the offer may be more symbolic than substantial.
Posted by: trailing wife   2019-01-16 00:37  

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