Tops in Education school rewards program returns

Since the program’s inception in 2012, Tops Friendly Markets has donated more than $1.9 million to over 1,000 participating schools.

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The Tops in Education program allows participants to earn up to 5% in rewards for their school throughout the entire school year.
(Photo courtesy of Tops Friendly Markets)

Tops Friendly Markets says it has kicked off the 13th season of its Tops in Education program, which allows participants to earn up to 5% in rewards for their school throughout the entire school year (Sept. 1, 2024 through May 31, 2025).

Since the program’s inception in 2012, Tops has donated more than $1.9 million to over 1,000 participating schools, according to a a news release.

To participate:

  • Visit topsmarkets.com/education to register a Tops BonusPlus card for the program.
  • Select up to three K-12 schools from a list of those that have registered to be the benefactor of Tops shopping.
  • Shop and save for the school.

“Every time you shop your designated school(s) will earn rewards when you purchase participating products including Tops Brand, Full Circle, TopCare, Tippy Toes, Simply Done, Crav’n, Paws Happy Life, Pure Harmony, Wide Awake, That’s Smart and Best Yet with your registered Tops BonusPlus Card. It’s that easy to earn up to 5% back to your selected school(s),” the company said in the release.

“As the school year kicks off, Tops is committed to equipping our local schools with the resources they need to thrive,” said Kathleen Allen, senior manager of community relations for Tops Markets. “From supporting school field trips and dances to providing extra classroom supplies and youth sports funding, we’ve seen firsthand how the TIE program has benefited these schools.”

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