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Wegmans is reducing prices for some of its food items until March 2 because of effects from the government shutdown.

In an emailed statement, Wegmans Chairman Danny Wegman said:

“One of our local United Way partners let us know there are people still dealing with the consequences of the recent government shutdown. They asked if we could help. In particular, they called out the fact that February SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits were paid in advance, and that this timing created a challenge in February for some recipients.

"Making a difference in every community we serve is one of our core values to ensure a healthy and vibrant place for our employees and customers to live and work. The most direct way for us to help is by lowering prices for all customers beginning Saturday, February 16, through Saturday, March 2, on the items that will make nutritious meals at a truly affordable cost.”

Here are the food items and prices:

Wegmans 5# white potatoes: $1.50, limit two with Shoppers Club card.

Wegmans 2# yellow onions: $0.99.

Iceberg lettuce: $0.79 each.

Wegmans salad blends: $1.50 for 5 to 10 ounces.

Red seedless grapes: $1.99 per pound.

Wegmans family pack boneless skinless chicken breasts: $1.69 per pound with Shoppers Club card.

Wegmans family pack 80 percent ground beef: $1.99.

Wegmans frozen vegetables: $0.79 for 12 to 16 ounces, limit eight with Shoppers Club card.

Wegmans giant bread, 22 ounces: $0.79, limit four with Shoppers Club card.

Wegmans large dozen eggs: $0.99, limit six with Shoppers Club card.

Wegmans family pack large eggs (three dozen): $2.97, limit two with Shoppers Club card.

Wegmans blended yogurt, 6 ounces: three for $0.99 with Shoppers Club card.

Wegmans pasta sauce, 24-ounce select varieties: $0.79, limit eight with Shoppers Club card.

Wegmans pasta 12- to 16-ounce select varieties: $0.59, limit eight with Shoppers Club card.

Wegmans ready-to-serve soup, 18.60 to 19 ounces: $0.99, limit eight with Shoppers Club card.

Wegmans condensed soup, 10.5 to 10.75 ounces (chicken noodle and tomato only): three for $0.99, limit nine with Shoppers Club card.

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