Shop at Fred Meyer, give MHCC foundation benefits

There is now an easy way to support Mt. Hood while shopping: Fred Meyer has agreed to donate proceeds to the MHCC Foundation through the retailer’s customer Rewards Card system.

Fred Meyer shoppers with an active Rewards Card can go online and find the “Community Rewards” tab to designate contributions earned with each use of their loyalty card.

Fred Meyer plans to donate $2.5 million per year, split among nonprofit groups in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington. And now, Mt. Hood is included in the program.

The shopper does not lose any accumulated Rewards points or credits. Fred Meyer’s contribution is a direct corporate donation, which follows shoppers’ lead in “voting” for their preferred nonprofit group.

Family members or friends who live outside Oregon may contribute to the MHCC Foundation by shopping with their own Rewards Card, too, so long as they earmark their donation.

Instructions for designating MHCC (and for enrolling for the Rewards Card) may be found at www.fredmeyer.com.

Look for the “Rewards” tab on the top, then drop down to find a “Community Rewards” link  to begin the process.

Al Sigala, hired this month as MHCC Foundation and alumni relations executive director, said the new partnership is  “a great opportunity that diversifies our ability to receive from our community and from a corporation.

“It is a simple way for a person to help support our students,” he said. “This foundation is meant to help and support our students here at Mt. Hood.”