What is Scrip?

Scrip is a program whereby you can purchase gift certificates that are used just like cash. The scrip is issued by the national and local retailers where you already shop. These merchants want to support non-profit organizations, and in return ask you to support them by shopping with scrip at their stores.

Groceries, clothing, toys, gifts, even gasoline can be purchased with Scrip, and with every purchase you earn revenue to support the Operating Budget at First United Methodist Church of Ypsilanti. A percentage of each gift card – from 2 to 15 percent or more – stays with FUMC.

Scrip is a great way to support the ongoing needs of the church without having to buy anything you don’t need – you simply continue purchasing things you would normally buy, only you pay for all or a part of those purchases with Scrip.

How can I get Scrip?

There are a couple of ways to purchase scrip from FUMC. One is to stop by the Scrip Table during Social Hour on Sundays, fill out an order form and pay with check or cash.

The second option that is recently available is online ordering through ShopWithScrip.com. By setting up an account at ShopWithScrip.com, you can place your order from any internet-connected computer and can even choose to pay for your order online using PrestoPay to electronically debit your checking account.

What is PrestoPay?

PrestoPay™ is NOT a credit card based system - it's better. PrestoPay™ uses the safe, reliable NACHA electronic fund transfer system.

You enter your checking account information one time in a secure environment. After the account is verified, you can choose to have your Scrip payments electronically deducted from your checking accounts when you order.

How do I receive my order?

Both online and paper orders are consolidated by the FUMC Scrip Team on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month and sent to GL Scrip – the company from which we purchase scrip.

Orders are available for pickup at the Scrip Table during Social Hour on Sundays the week following the order placement. [Orders are typically sent more frequently during the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas.]

What retailers participate with scrip?

To see a full list of the participating retailers, click here. Additionally, you may purchase reloadable scrip for Busch’s, Hillers and Kroger grocery stores – a portion (3-5%) of the amounts reloaded onto your gift cards for these stores are sent to FUMC on a regular basis.

How do I get started?

Stop by the Scrip Table during Social Hour to speak with one of the Scrip coordinators or simply click ShopWithScrip and get set up to order online. See directions for ShopWithScrip and PrestoPay.