Vanderbilt University Employee Critical Support Fund partners with Kroger Community Rewards Program

The Employee Critical Support Fund has partnered with Kroger Community Rewards Program, with the goal of providing financial assistance to faculty and staff experiencing temporary financial hardships.

The Employee Critical Support Fund offers financial support to Vanderbilt employees facing unforeseen emergencies or catastrophic events. The fund is designed to help employees regain financial stability without the burden of repayment.

Through the Kroger Community Rewards Program, Vanderbilt employees and supporters can contribute to the fund simply by shopping at Kroger. By linking their Kroger Shopper's Card to the Vanderbilt Employee Critical Support Fund, a portion of their purchases will be donated to the fund at no additional cost. Every purchase made using the linked card will contribute to the fund, helping to provide a crucial support to those in need. This initiative allows the Vanderbilt community to support their colleagues while doing their everyday shopping.

Take the following steps to contribute through Kroger Community Rewards:

1. Log into your account at https://www.kroger.com/.
2. Once you are signed in, go to the top right corner and click your name. Select "My Account."
3. On the left-hand side, select "Preferences."
4. Select your home store. Once the store is selected, scroll to the bottom of the page (left-hand side) and select Kroger Community Rewards located under the Community heading.
5. Scroll to #2 and select the second option "search for your organization here." Select "enroll" and type in the name of the organization or the organization number (Vanderbilt Employee Critical Support Fund or KR662). Press the enroll button.

This partnership exemplifies Vanderbilt University's commitment to fostering a supportive and caring community. By leveraging the Kroger Community Rewards Program, the university aims to enhance the impact of the Employee Critical Support Fund and ensure that faculty and staff have access to the resources they need during challenging times.

For more on how to enroll in the Kroger Community Rewards Program and support the Vanderbilt Employee Critical Support Fund, visit the Health, Wellbeing and Belongingwebsite.

Guided by the Surgeon General's Five Essentials for Workplace Mental Health and Well-Being, Vanderbilt's Health, Wellbeing and Belonging office aims to strengthen health, well-being and a sense of belonging among employees. We are dedicated to promoting mental health, work-life balance and a supportive work environment. For more information, contact Health, Wellbeing and Belonging at [email protected].