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Anyone can purchase Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) Commissary Gift Cards to help military families put food on the table, any time of the year.

Whether it is as a gift, part of a care package or just a way to help relieve a financial burden — they came in handy for service members and their families who were able to use them during the recent government shutdown — Commissary Gift Cards are available to support eligible patrons when they purchase groceries in any of DeCA’s 235 stores worldwide. 

“This program enables family, friends and organizations to purchase Commissary Gift Cards and give the gift of groceries to the members of our military community,” said Navy Command Master Chief Mario Rivers, senior enlisted advisor to the agency director.  

“Giving these cards is a wonderful way to say ‘thank you for your service,’” he added.
 

CARD FACTS

Gift cards are available at all commissaries worldwide. In-store gift card purchases range from $5 to $300 per card. There are no fees when the card is purchased in a store.

Cards can be purchased individually online in standard denominations of $10, $25 and $50 through the DeCA website (https://www.decacards.com/product/commissary-gift-card/). Cards purchased online incur a shipping and handling fee.

Cards can be purchased online in bulk. Bulk orders can be requested in customized amounts — even with an organization’s logo attached. Further details are worked out before the order is finalized.

There is no limit to the number of gift cards that a purchaser can buy. It is recommended that organizations and activities consider buying their gift cards online if they plan to make bulk purchases.

Cards are good for five years from the date of purchase and can only be redeemed for authorized merchandise at DeCA commissaries. They also cannot be redeemed for cash or credit.

Commissary Gift Cards are also available in military exchange stores.

Cards can be shipped anywhere in the United States. When shipping outside the United States, an APO, FPO or DPO address must be used.

SUPPORTING PATRONS

“As we’re approaching the holidays or anytime you want a way to support eligible commissary patrons, consider the gift card,” Rivers said. “They’re quick and easy to purchase but mean so much to that military family sitting down to the dinner table.” 

For customer service, please go to https://www.decacards.com/lets-talk/get-support/ 

Source: DeCA 

Edited by Larry Lapka