The COVID-19 pandemic may have started a year ago, but it continues to have an economic impact on many families in Singapore.
With many losing their jobs and household expenses not getting any cheaper, it’s been a struggle for some to survive.
Fortunately, one supermarket chain is lending a helping hand.
CHAS Blue Card Holder Will Enjoy 3% Discount in All NTUC FairPrice & Unity Pharmacies
Do you have a Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS) Blue card? Well, then I have some good news for you.
NTUC FairPrice announced today (12 July) that all CHAS Blue cardholders will be able to enjoy a 3% discount across all 149 FairPrice stores, FairPrice on Wheels mobile truck, and 84 Unity pharmacies nationwide.
The discount will be available every Thursday, starting from 15 July, till the end of the year.
Mr Seah Kian Peng, Group CEO of FairPrice Group, said: “The prolonged uncertainties brought about by Covid-19 have affected the lower-income families adversely.”
“FairPrice’s CHAS Blue Discount Scheme will complement our various discount programmes by serving a focused and targeted segment who need the assistance more. This scheme will provide further savings and relief to help with their grocery needs,” he added.
Ms Sun Xueling, Minister of State for Social and Family Development, and Education praised the initiative, saying:
“COVID-19 has affected many Singaporeans. Some, including lower-income families, continue to feel the economic impact of the pandemic. I am heartened that NTUC FairPrice is launching this discount initiative for CHAS Blue cardholders, which will help reduce household expenses of lower-income families.”
“Community initiatives such as this complement our national schemes like the COVID-19 Recovery Grant to support those in need. Everyone can play a part in creating a more caring and inclusive society. I hope more corporates and community organisations can come forward to help Singaporeans in need, so that we emerge stronger together from this pandemic,” she added.
FairPrice Now Offering Seniors & Low-Income Families Four Discount Schemes
With the CHAS Blue Discount initiative, FairPrice now offers four discount schemes to seniors and low-income families when shopping at FairPrice.
The new discount scheme is estimated to cost FairPrice S$500,000 this year.
This is in addition to the S$10 million given annually on average to seniors through its existing discount programmes, such as:
- Monday – PG Discount Scheme (3%)
- Tuesday – Seniors Discount Scheme (2%)
- Wednesday – PG & MG Discount Scheme (3%)
- Thursday – CHAS Blue Discount Scheme (3%)
To enjoy the discount, all you have to do is present a valid CHAS Blue card at the cashier counter.
At self-checkout counters, simply select the CHAS Blue discount option before making payment.
Do note that the discount is subject to a S$200 cap per transaction per day.
Don’t have a CHAS Blue card? Head here to check if you’re eligible for one.
Featured Image: Facebook (Bukit Panjang Community Club); Heng Lim shutterstock.com
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