Winter Break 2026 Grocery Store Gift Card Application

(Posted November 5, 2026) Are you a UO Eugene student staying in Eugene-Springfield or a UO Portland student staying in Portland over winter break (from December 12 to January 3)?

You may be eligible for one $50 gift card to a local grocery store! Options include Albertsons, Market of Choice, Safeway, Sunrise Market, Trader Joe’s, and Whole Foods.

To qualify, you must be a current UO student planning to stay in Eugene-Springfield or Portland, OR, for at least two weeks over winter break. You do not need to be in Eugene-Springfield or Portland for 14 consecutive days to qualify. You must also be enrolled at least half-time for fall 2026.

Apply starting Nov. 9

The application opens Monday, November 9, at 9:00 a.m. and will close on Monday, November 23, at 9:00 a.m.

You will be notified about the status of your application via email by Monday, December 7, at 5:00 p.m.

This opportunity is made possible in collaboration with LGBTESS.