Final Twinkies Shipment Headed to JEWEL-OSCO

ITASCA, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JEWEL-OSCO^®, a leading Midwest food and pharmacy retailer, is giving Twinkie lovers a chance to get one final taste of the iconic Hostess Brands treat.

This week, the retailer will receive what is believed to be the final shipment of Twinkies in the country. More than 20,000 boxes of Twinkies will be available starting Tuesday morning, Dec. 11, at select Chicago-area JEWEL-OSCO stores. Customers looking for Ding Dongs, Zingers and Orange Cupcakes will also be in luck.

The Hostess products will be sold at regular price, while supplies last. There will be no limit on how many items a customer can buy.

For a complete list of participating stores and when the Hostess products will be available, visit the JEWEL-OSCO Facebook page at www.facebook.com/jewelosco.

About JEWEL-OSCO
JEWEL-OSCO, a SUPERVALU company, operates 179 stores in Illinois, Iowa and Indiana. With a market-leading position in Chicago, JEWEL-OSCO stores offer consumers the convenience of combined grocery and pharmacy retail. Originally established in 1899, the company and its associates remain committed to the communities they serve. For more information about JEWEL-OSCO, please visit www.jewelosco.com or www.jeweloscopharmacies.com.

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