Who is Electronic Scrip Inc.? Isn't Safeway running the eScrip program?
Electronic Scrip Incorporated (ESI) is a California-based corporation providing a linkage between business and the community. They provide registration, sales tracking and reporting, and send the merchant donations to participating non-profit organizations. ESI earns money by both collecting the $10 annual registration fee and receiving payments from participating merchants for providing the above services. Safeway is only one of several local merchants participating in the eScrip program and is the first to eliminate its traditional paper Scrip program.
Who should use eScrip?
eScrip is perfect for occasional shoppers at participating merchants and friends and family members that otherwise wouldn't use paper Scrip.
How do I register?
Go to eScrip website and sign up for your school.
Is it safe to give ESI my credit card number?
ESI commits to protect ALL customer information provided. Your registered card numbers will be kept confidential by ESI and will be disclosed by ESI only to participating merchants, eScrip program processors, or as otherwise required by law. ESI will not license, sell, exchange, or distribute any personally identifying information about eScrip participants to any third parties not directly involved in the eScrip program.
How will I know how much I have contributed to the eScrip program?
You will receive a regular summary report showing your eScrip program transactions and the amount contributed by the merchants to SEF. SEF will receive will receive a monthly, consolidated report showing the amount contributed in your name.
Can I split my donations among more than one organization?
Yes, you can designate up to three organizations. Purchases and donations will be split equally among them.
SEF is a non-profit organization which is exempt from Federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. SEF also qualifies as a designated beneficiary of United Way contributions.
Do I have to renew my Safeway enrollment annually ?
Yes, at the beginning of the school year, please visit eScrip website to renew your Safeway enrollment.
