Don't You Just Love POTATO CHIPS?
National Potato Chip Day, March 14th
Don’t you just love a National Food Holiday that honors the all-American snack favorite – potato chips?We do!And today, March 14th, is the day to celebrate!Western Eagle Foundation’s Discount Food and Home Goods store has a wide variety of potato chips at great prices!Here are some fun Potato Chip facts Foodimentary shared:
The first potato “chips” appeared in 1853. Served at the Lodge at Saratoga Springs, New York. They were referred to for decades as “Saratoga Chips.”
Native American chef, George Crum is credited with creating & first serving the “Saratoga Chips,” after from being annoyed by a customer’s complaint on his thick French fries.
The average potato chip is .04 to.08 of an inch thick.
During WWII, production of potato chips halted because they were deemed an “unessential food.”
In Great Britain and many other parts of the world Potato Chips are referred to as “crisps,” and French Fried potatoes are known as "chips."
It takes 1,000 pounds of potatoes to make 350 pounds of potato chips.
The most popular US Potato Chip flavors are Regular, Barbecue, and Sour Cream & Onion.
On average, Americans consume 6.6 pounds of potato chips annually.
What’s your favorite variety?Don’t forget to stock up and save!
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT:
Customized Food Boxes
Western Eagle Foundation directly purchases boxes of staples each week usually containing cereals, pasta, rice, proteins, canned vegetables, and fruits, and then lets each family customize their box with a choice of breads, fresh vegetables, and fruits. (no income limits). Visit Western Eagle and let us help you feed your family! Hours: Monday-Friday 9a-5:15p; Saturday-Sunday 9a-4:15p
Shop & Save with our Loyalty Program When you are part of our customer loyalty program, you save and earn money back! For every dollar you spend in the Western Eagle Foundation’s Discount Food and Home Goods Store you earn points. These points are equal to dollars. The more you shop, the more you save and earn toward a future purchase. Stop by the customer service desk for more information or to register.
THIS WEEK SAVE ON:
SENIOR TUESDAYS! Today Seniors 55+ save 20% on all regularly priced items.*
Stop by, explore, and discover bargain-priced treasures! (Ages 55+)
WEEKLY SPECIALS
$2 BUY-1 GET-1 FREE Toll House Morsels & More Pumpkin Spice
$2 BUY-1 GET-1 FREE Nestle Crunch Bars
6 Count
BUY-1 GET-1 FREE Child's Play Candy Bags
$2 & 50% OFF Jigsaw Puzzle & Aquapaint for Active Minds
