Valley Springs, CA…Seemingly all of Valley Springs turned out for the Ribbon Cutting of the New Grocery Outlet in Valley Springs. Local dignitaries from the Chamber of Commerce, Board of Supervisors Resource Connection, Rotary & lines of customers around the block were there for the Ribbon Cutting. One of the highlights was the $1,000 donated to Boy Scout Club Pack #352 Courtesy of Maria Carrera who donated her $200 Gift Card. Her generosity led Calaveras Telephone, Mark Twain Medical Center, Sierra Pacific Industries & Grocery Outlet to match her donation and raise the total to $1,000.

The unique grand opening ceremony that began at 8:55 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, “Unlocked Savings” and passed them back into the community. Grocery Outlet made a generous $1,500 donation on behalf of Grocery Outlet independent owner-operators Jamie and Joel Brandt to The Resource Connection, whose mission is to mission is to engage families, empower communities, and enrich the lives of the residents of Amador and Calaveras counties.

The first 200 customers received Grocery Outlet BlissBucks gift cards ranging from $5 to $200. All shoppers received a free reusable bag, while supplies last. and through Dec. 12, customers may enter for a chance to win a grand prize of Free Groceries for 1 Year!

Extreme-value grocery retailer Grocery Outlet, based in Emeryville, CA, offers big savings on brand name products every day, at more than 300 locations in California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Pennsylvania and Washington. Grocery Outlet carries a full range of products from fresh produce, meat, deli and dairy to a wide assortment of natural and organic choices. They also offer a large selection of beer and wine, health and beauty care, as well as seasonal items. A third-generation, family-led company founded in 1946, Grocery Outlet’s mission has always been to provide customers an exciting place to find WOW savings on name brands they trust. Grocery Outlet stores are run by independent owner-operators in the local community.

Jamie and Joel Brandt are the Valley Springs store’s independent owner-operators. In the months leading up to the opening they have become a part of the Valley Springs community.