Grocery Outlet Bargain Market grand opening Thursday, Aug. 29. Gifts and bargains slated

The new owners, independent operators Karin and David McKinney, will be there to welcome customers beginning at 8:55 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29. Plenty of activities are scheduled throughout the day to celebrate Grocery Outlet’s arrival in Lemoore.

Grocery Outlet’s operators said they truly desire to be part of the community and in true Grocery Outlet fashion, they say that the new store will donate $1,500 to the Circle T Ranch, a program in Kings County dedicated to providing equine-assisted therapy for trauma survivors.

The first 200 customers of the day will also receive “BlissBucks” gift cards ranging from $5 to $200. All shoppers will receive a free reusable bag while supplies last.

Grocery Outlet is located in Gateway Plaza (formerly Pioneer Square),

 1160 N. Lemoore Avenue

Lastly, starting Thursday, Aug. 29 through Thursday, Sept. 26, customers may enter for a chance to win a grand prize of free groceries for one year.

Extreme-value grocery retailer Grocery Outlet, based in Emeryville, CA, offers big savings on brand name products every day, at more than 300 locations in California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Washington.

Grocery Outlet carries a full range of products from fresh produce, meat, deli and dairy to a wide assortment of natural and organic choices. It also offers a large selection of beer and wine, health and beauty care, as well as seasonal items.

A third-generation, family-led company founded in 1946, Grocery Outlet’s mission has always been to provide customers an exciting place to find WOW savings on name brands they trust. Grocery Outlet stores are run by independent owner-operators in the local community.