Changes my plan but I’ll figure it out. Thank you.

You are not paraphrasing Christ. He never said such a cruel thing. Others did including Lenin and the often-used quote from Paul, who had other problems. All of Christ's message was about love and caring for the poor. Not blaming them for their own poverty.

Put a nice note in your trunk with a Benjamin attached. When the person at Walmart or Publix see's the note and the money they will give you the thumbs up, a signal that they got the gratuity because that was in the note. They palm the bill and pocket it and nobody has been fired yet. They have a choice, take the money or leave it. They deserve it and more. Lots more. Screw the rules. Get your Alligator arms in your pocket swallow hard cause it ain't gonna be easy for the water drinkers (you know what I mean) and hook these beautiful people up.

I don't like the idea of giving my money to anyone so they can decide who gets it. I am the deciderererer in the money department and nobody else. Like it or lump it. That's That!

Certainly your choice. BTW, Publix employees are not furloughed likeanother businesses. And, having shopped at Publix for 50 years, most employees appreciate their job and benefits, including stock ownership, not available unless an employee. I would hate to tempt one to break the rules and risk giving up everything. Just my opinion.

Sweat long hours and good moves retired me and put me here, I donate time money and more to what And who I feel needs it. My stimulus check will go into paying whatever needs to get paid. I’m sure most will use the checks the same way!

How nice of you. They are adults who are risking their lives for you and I. Bending the rules, nope maybe just fracturing the rules because of the circumstances. If they don’t want the cheese 🧀 they are under no obligation to take it. Let’s let them decide.

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If that’s the case, I wish they’d asked if I wanted it.

Again, the sentiment is greatly appreciated. But you're asking people to knowingly risk being fired just so they can get $20, from one person, once.

Publix employees get paid remarkably well, compared to most other supermarkets (Aldi's notwithstanding). Those who work an average of 20 hours per week also get stock GIVEN to them...and those who work 1000 hours in a year can also get matching 401k contributions. They also offer really inexpensive dental and vision plans to part or full timers, discount programs for prescriptions and purchases from their own pharmacy, a profit-sharing bonus, decent raises, and a pretty amazing management culture. Their open door policy really IS open door. The only time the manager's door is closed, is if an employee asks to speak with him privately about something. Otherwise, it's open for anyone to walk in and sit down and ask questions, ask advice, vent a frustration, compliment another employee, etc. etc.

I've honestly never experienced this kind of environment in retail before - and I've been in retail for 40 years.

We're treated well, all things considered. Anyone who would be dumb enough to risk their job over a $20 bill, is someone who most of us wouldn't want to work with.

I’ve always suspected they were a good place to work. This confirms it.

Did you bother reading the article? It specifically says it is unlikely to affect any tax liability as it is a tax credit. Take another look.

Publix being such a great and understanding company and I am personally aware of the other end of the spectrum. I worked at Shop-Rite years ago. I'll bet you they would have no problem with a fantastic, devoted customer showing their appreciation to a person who keeps me from having to go in the store. I'll never "win" this discussion and truly am sorry I ever brought it up. Lesson learned again. The only reason I did was to illustrate that I would rather hand out any money instead of joining another company to do so in my behalf. I surrender. A Benjamin isn't $20.

If you read your site it’s clear this will not be taxable income.

It won’t be taxable, but what if it were? The tax on an additional $1200 for most people is approximately $150 so your net benefit is over $1000.

Pretty sure the instacart folks accept tips. If you are getting delivery service, by all means tip the delivery person!

Just don't try and slip a store employee a bill of any kind in the store or parking lot. They watch, and they see, and people DO get fired for it.

Edited to add: I worked for Stop & Shop years ago too so I totally get the other end of the spectrum. A bunch of corporate ogres with a barbaric union that sucked the money from its members for very little benefit in return. After dues, I earned LESS than minimum wage. But, Stop & Shop didn't have any kind of no-tipping policy. Publix does and their ******* (the word is b.a.g.g.e.r.s. for crying out loud) even have pins they wear on their vests that instruct customers to NOT tip them.