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FROM STABLES TO COMPUTERS: Military commissaries hit 155-year milestone with innovations designed to expand benefit
Supporting the troops’ quality of life. That was the mission when the modern-day commissary benefit began on July 1, 1867, and since 1991 that’s been the marching orders for the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA). As the commissary benefit hits its 155th year, DeCA remains committed to continuing a legacy of service that began with one-room subsistence stores and has now transformed to allow patrons to order groceries online from their personal internet-connected devices.
FEDS FEED FAMILIES: Commissaries lead DOD’s effort to collect donations for USDA’s annual program for supporting food banks, pantries
On June 3 the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) kicked off its 13th annual Feds Feed Families (FFF) campaign, aimed at encouraging employees from federal departments and agencies to give in-kind contributions - food, services, and time - to food banks and pantries. This year’s campaign runs through Sept. 30, and marks the third year in a row the Department of Defense has designated the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) to lead its effort, said Randall “Randy” Eller, the agency’s director of logistics.
DeCA’s July 4-17 Sales Flyer includes savings related to ‘Thrill of the Grill’ summer meat and produce promotion, National Grilling Month and more
The Defense Commissary Agency’s (DeCA) Sales Flyer for July 4-17 offers customers opportunities to save even more by purchasing promotional products. DeCA’s latest sales flyer features savings specific to “The Thrill of the Grill” summer meat and produce promotion and National Grilling Month, and offers customers many opportunities to maximize their benefit through other sales events. Information related to Feds Feed Families donations is also included.
Enjoy Life bakery products recalled
Enjoy Life Brands, LLC is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of its baked snack products because of the potential presence of foreign material, specifically hard plastic pieces, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent July 5.
DeCA cuts the ribbon on its Commissary CLICK2GO delivery test during Fort Belvoir ceremony
Leaders from the Department of Defense, Defense Commissary Agency and Fort Belvoir, Virginia, gathered to acknowledge the start of DeCA’s pilot Commissary CLICK2GO delivery program today at the post commissary.
BEFORE COMMISSARY CLICK2GO … Today’s curbside pickup program had its roots in military commissaries with branch stores that functioned as drive-in outlets
Once upon a time, a number of commissaries had small branch stores that allowed customers to conveniently phone in their orders, drive up to that facility and pick up their groceries. It wasn’t quite Commissary CLICK2GO, but it was a precursor of things to come.
DeCA’s July 18-31 Sales Flyer includes savings related to National Grilling Month, ‘Thrill of the Grill’ summer meat and produce promotion and more
The Defense Commissary Agency’s (DeCA) Sales Flyer for July 18- 31 offers customers opportunities to save even more by purchasing promotional products. The latest sales flyer features savings specific to National Grilling Month and “The Thrill of the Grill” summer meat and produce promotion. Shoppers will also see ongoing opportunities to maximize their benefit through the “Stock Up and Save” sweepstakes offering discounts on several participating brands.
TopCare lemon-flavored oral laxative recalled
Vi-Jon, LLC is voluntarily recalling all lots of its lemon-flavored Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solution due to the presence of Gluconacetobacter liquefaciens bacteria found in product testing, according to a recall notice from the Defense Commissary Agency’s food safety office sent Ju
Natierra Freeze-Dried Blueberries recalled
BrandStorm, Inc. is voluntarily recalling two lots of its Organic Freeze-Dried Blueberry pouches due to the potential presence of lead above the FDA’s recommended limits, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent July 17.
Sweet Loren’s Sugar Cookie Dough recalled
Sweet Loren’s of New York is voluntarily recalling a single lot of their Sweet Loren’s Sugar Cookie Dough, because it may contain gluten even though the product is labeled as gluten free, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent July 18.