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10/14/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/14/2021 10:38

‘SCREAMING’ FOR SWEET DEALS: Commissary customers can use their benefit to save much on their Halloween candy, party supplies, enter a costume contest for a chance to win a turkey

'SCREAMING' FOR SWEET DEALS: Commissary customers can use their benefit to save much on their Halloween candy, party supplies, enter a costume contest for a chance to win a turkey

By DeCA Corporate Communications

October 14, 2021

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FORT LEE, Va. - Commissary customers can save much for Halloween, whether it's on candy for the legions of young, costumed visitors yelling "trick-or-treat," for their party food and drink or by entering a costume contest for a chance to win a turkey.

"Our customers can save nearly $25 on every $100 they spend on groceries if they shop their commissary," said Marine Sgt. Maj. Michael R. Saucedo, the Defense Commissary Agency's senior enlisted advisor to the director. "When it comes to Halloween that means a lot of sweets at significant savings compared to stores outside the gate.

"Now if you have leftovers after the trick-or-treaters leave, please eat responsibly," he said, smiling.

Commissaries worldwide are offering daily specials on Halloween candy and other food, snack and beverage items. Customers may check the DeCA website, www.commissaries.com and their local commissary for details on local savings.

They can also access deeper savings through the digital coupons available through Commissary Rewards Cards, as well as on trending core items through the Your Everyday Savings (YES!) program and DeCA's private label products known as Commissary Store Brands.

In addition to store savings, DeCA is also offering customers the opportunity to win a 14-16-pound frozen turkey through the "Trick or Treat - Win a Turkey to Eat!" worldwide Halloween costume photo contest going on through Oct. 31. Contest rules are simple: Submit a photo of yourself, your family, or your pet in their Halloween costume. One winner chosen per store. For contest rules go to www.Commissaries.com/halloween-costume-contest.

"I guarantee you'll find massive, creative displays in your store that highlight the big savings on Halloween-related treats," Saucedo said. "And, if you don't want to leave your car, take advantage of our internet-ordering/curbside pickup grocery service, Commissary CLICK2GO, now with an upgraded order entry experience."

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About DeCA:The Defense Commissary Agency operates a worldwide chain of commissaries providing groceries to military personnel, retirees and their families in a safe and secure shopping environment. Commissaries provide a military benefit, saving authorized patrons thousands of dollars annually on their purchases compared to similar products at commercial retailers. The discounted prices include a 5-percent surcharge, which covers the costs of building new commissaries and modernizing existing ones. A core military family support element, and a valued part of military pay and benefits, commissaries contribute to family readiness, enhance the quality of life for America's military and their families, and help recruit and retain the best and brightest men and women to serve their country.