Frequently Asked Questions and Self Help Topics

Need more information? Below you'll find the "frequently asked questions" we hear most often from our customers.

Account Information and Service Preferences

Shopping and Ordering

Payment Information

Gift Certificates and Gifts

Product Information and Website Tools

Eat for Free™ Customer Loyalty and Rewards Program

Other General Program Information

Answers

  • What is in "My Account"?

    My Account features a wide variety of information and tools to allow you to better manage your profile and service preferences. It includes capabilities like checking your order history, pending orders, past purchases, entire previous orders, favorite's list and delivery preferences. You may also enter personal information such as address, email address, username and password, phone number and household profile information. Finally, you can enter addresses of friends and family members in your gift address book and update your own communication preferences. Visit My Account to check or change your account settings to optimize your shopping experience.

  • How do I update my email address?

    Please visit the Account Information section of our website.

  • Why is my username the same as my email address?

    We recommend that your username is the same as your email address so that it is easier for you to remember when logging into the website.

  • Why am I not receiving my Order Confirmation, Promotion or Service Reminder emails?

    Please ensure you have a valid email address on file and your communication preferences are checked for the emails you want by going to My Account and then update your email address and communication preferences.

  • What is the 'Delivery Status' in my 'Pending Orders'?

    Picked - Order has been received and picked for loading onto the truck. Loaded - The order has been loaded onto the truck and the Customer Service Manager is currently on their route. Received - Our system received the order successfully. Delivered - Order has been delivered to delivery address.

  • How does the site know who I am when I come back for a return visit?

    Click "Remember me" if you want to take advantage of this time-saving feature. It means you don't have to sign-in every time you come back to schwans.com and it allows us to customize your shopping experience. This also allows you to start shopping immediately. Rest assured that the automatic sign-in feature does not compromise the security of your personal information. If you don't want to use this feature simply uncheck the "Remember me" box when you sign-in. Please review our Privacy Policy for more information about how we use "cookies."

  • How often do I have to order?

    There is no requirement to order with any routine, however your Customer Service Manager will stop by your home generally every two weeks (unless you specified differently) to see if you have any needs. Ordering online or over the phone insures that the items you want will generally be available on your service date.

  • What is my Next Service Date?

    Your next service date is the next regularly scheduled time your Customer Service Manager is scheduled to visit your neighborhood.

  • How do I add to, change or cancel an order?

    You may change or cancel an order online anytime up to the 11 p.m. order cutoff time specified on the home page. After logging in, visit the 'Pending Orders' section in 'My Account'. Select the order in which you wish to change or cancel and click on the view/edit link. You will be able to add or delete items from your order as well as cancel the whole order as long as the order has not been loaded. If you need additional assistance, call 1-866-208-1540 (1-866-208-1540).

  • How do I place my order?

    To order online, simply register on the website, select a route delivery day that suits you, add items to your cart and then click "checkout" from your cart to follow the four step checkout process.

  • How will my order arrive?

    There are 3 ways to receive your delivery: personal delivery to your door, Freezer bag drop off (for cases where you will not be home for several hours after our delivery), and/or mail order. In cases where you do not live in an area serviced by our delivery trucks, please select mail order. Our routes are always on growing, so check back often to see if we are in your neighborhood!

  • What is the best way to find information and products using the search tool?

    You can search by product name, item number or topic by entering this information in the search box and clicking the "Search" button. The search results are prioritized by matching your search criteria with our website content, so the more words you use in your search, the more specific the search results will be. Can't find what you are looking for? Just use the "contact us" form with your question or issue.

  • What are freezer bags and can I reuse them?

    We know life is hectic. For times when you know you won't be home when we are in your area, you can still place an order and select 'Freezer Bag Drop Off' as your delivery option during step 2 of checkout. These high-quality insulated bags come with gel packs designed to keep your food frozen for hours after delivery and are reusable.

  • How do I log in or log out?

    The Log in/Log out text link is located at the top right corner of every page underneath the "Welcome" message.

  • How do I apply a promotion code to my order?

    During step 1 of the checkout process, there is a box next to the 'Order Summary' where you are to specify the promotion code. This box is located in the lower right side of the page. Only one promotion code may be applied per order. Additionally, if you come to the website from an email, the promotion code may automatically be applied for you.

  • Can I use a promotion code more than once?

    Some promotion codes have the ability to be used multiple times throughout a promotional period while other promotion codes are single use only. Please see the terms and conditions of the promotion to determine this.

  • How long will it take to receive a package via mail order?

    Because we deliver frozen food, will not ship your order on days when there may be a risk that it could get held up in a distribution center over the weekend. Please see the delivery schedule below for a conservative estimate of shipping service levels. Note: delivery times may vary depending on your UPS shipping area. Watch your UPS order tracker for the actual schedule for your order.


    If your Mail Order is placed on Your Mail Order should arrive on
    Monday Thursday
    Tuesday Friday
    Wednesday following Wednesday
    Thursday following Wednesday
    Friday following Wednesday
    Saturday following Wednesday
    Sunday following Wednesday
  • How do I permanently stop my Customer Service Manager from stopping at my door?

    Schwan's Home Service provides delivery service right to your door to make shopping for food more convenient. Our goal is to always please our customers, but if you want to stop Schwan's Home Service delivery trucks from visiting you going forward, please call us at 1-866-208-1540 (1-866-208-1540). Alternatively, you may want to consider changing your delivery service frequency to have the truck stop only when you place an order. Go to "My Account" then "Delivery Preferences" and choose the "Delivery service only when I place an order" selection to get food only when you place an order, versus being serviced on a regular route schedule.

  • What type of payments do you accept?

    For your convenience, we accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover/Novis, American Express, cash, checks and electronic food stamp cards (EBT). If you select freezer bag drop off or mail order shipment you must input your credit card when you submit your order online or provide it to customer service for phone orders. Your credit card will not be charged until either your order has been shipped. When paying by check, please make checks payable to Schwan's Home Service. In doing so, you expressly authorize us, if your check is returned for any reason, to electronically debit your account for the amount of the check plus a processing fee not to exceed the state maximum legal limit. The use of a check for payment is your acknowledgement of this policy and its terms.

  • Do I have to pay sales tax on the item(s) I purchase from Schwan's Home Service?

    Schwan's Home Service charges sales tax in accordance with local and state laws. Schwan's Home Service will add the appropriate food sales tax to your total.

  • Can I use electronic food stamps (EBT) online?

    You may place your order online, but you'll need to present the electronic food stamps to your Customer Service Manager when they deliver your order. Select the "deliver to my door" option when you place your order.

  • Should I tip my Customer Service Manager?

    Your Customer Service Manager does not accept monetary tips but a simple "thank you" is always appreciated. Your continued business with Schwan's Home Service also tells us that you appreciate us.

  • How do I order gift certificates?

    Gift Certificates can be ordered through 1-866-208-1540 (1-866-208-1540) and coming soon online!

  • How do I pay with my gift certificates?

    You can pay with your gift certificate when your order is delivered. Simply give it to your Customer Service Manager when your order is delivered. The whole amount of the gift certificate must be used.

  • How do I send Schwan's® Products as a gift?

    Many celebrations revolve around food and Schwan's® products make a great gift for special occasions or times when you want someone to know you are thinking about them. To make a gift order and have it mailed directly to your recipient, just place items in your cart. When you enter the checkout process, on step 2, the delivery step, change your 'delivery destination' from 'My Addresses' to 'Friends, Family and Gift Addresses'. Enter the delivery address in the delivery address field. Your order will automatically be sent via UPS.

  • How do I get a complete nutritional guide for all Schwan's® products?

    To download a complete nutritional guide for all Schwan's® products in a PDF format, please click here. Additionally, you can sort products by nutritional element by selecting a food category on the top white category tabs of schwans.com, then select 'nutritional information' in the center of the page.

  • How do I get a catalog for all Schwan's® products?

    To request a catalog, click on the 'Contact Us' or 'Request a Catalog' link located at the bottom of any page on our site or click here.

  • Why are products discontinued?

    Periodically, we need to discontinue less popular items in order to make room on our trucks for new items. While we try to be particularly sensitive to product popularity or regional or preferences, sometimes we need to make those tough choices.

  • How do I review a product?

    Register or sign-in to your account on Schwans.com and then find the product you would like to review. Once you find the product, click on the "write a review" link. A form is presented for you to rate the product, enter your comments, preview and submit your review. Reviews that meet our guidelines are posted within 72 hours. By submitting your review, you acknowledge and agree all review comments become the property of Schwan's Home Service, Inc. and may be used to promote products in our catalog or on our website; and that you will not be compensated in any monetary or other fashion for your submission.

  • Why didn't my product review get posted?

    Reviews that meet our guidelines are posted within 72 hours. Additionally, we reserve the right not to post a review if it violates our "review guidelines" or violates other guidelines stated in our review "terms and conditions".

  • What is the Eat for Free™ Program?

    The Eat for Free™ Program is a loyalty and rewards program designed with our customers in mind. This Program was created to reward our loyal customers who consistently order online and/or over the phone. For every dollar you spend online or over the phone, you earn 1 point.

  • How do I enroll and earn rewards in the Eat for Free™ Program?

    Ideally, participants will register on www.schwans.com/eatforfree and then enroll in the Eat for Free™ program. Alternatively, customers may enroll by calling customer service at 1-866-208-1540 (1-866-208-1540). Enrolling in the program is free. Any new or existing Schwan's Home Service customer becomes a member when they ENROLL and accept the terms and conditions of the Eat for Free™ Program. Members are able to earn and redeem rewards for all online or phone orders. No minimum order is required; all that is required is that the order was placed in advance of your service delivery day via schwans.com or phone. Eat for Free™ Program membership is limited to one account per household.

  • How does the Eat for Free™ Rewards Program work?

    Reward points are earned for products purchased in advance at schwans.com or 1-866-208-1540 (1-866-208-1540). Members receive 1 point for every $1 spent less any applicable discount, tax and delivery fee and points are valued at five cents (.05) each towards a product purchase. Reward points are posted to your personal rewards account in the "my account" section on schwans.com after you have received your order. Reward points can be redeemed for product orders placed at schwans.com during the checkout process or initiated over the phone with your customer service representative.

    We realize that our customers are our best brand ambassadors and help us grow every day. With that in mind, Schwan's Home Service rewards you for your purchases and also provides an easy way for you to refer our service to your friends and family.

  • What if, rather than ordering online, I purchase product at the door from my customer service manager?

    This Program is intended to reward customers for placing orders in advance either online or via the phone. You will earn 1 point for every dollar spent on products less any applicable discount, tax and delivery fee. If you order in advance, and you decide to add more items to your order at the door via your Customer Service Manager, you will also earn rewards on those additional items.

    Your Customer Service Manager receives full credit for orders placed online, through the call center and at the door.

  • How many reward points can I earn and redeem?

    There is no limit to the number of reward points you can earn. Reward points are generated based on personal purchase order amounts made in advance online or over the phone.

  • What can I do with my reward points?

    The Program allows you the flexibility to redeem your reward points on www.schwans.com to purchase products you love; or share as gifts with friends and family.

  • Are there any restrictions on when I can use my reward points?

    You may not use reward points to cover or pay any delivery fee and/or sales tax that might be required under state law. Please refer to the "Terms and Conditions Link" associated with the Program on www.schwans.com.

    Schwan's Home Service reserves the right to terminate any member from the Program based on violations of the terms and conditions, fraud or appearance of fraud, or violation of any federal, state, or local law or regulation in connection with their use of the Program privileges. Anyone terminated from the Program will forfeit all of their rewards immediately.

  • Do my Eat For Free™ Program reward points expire?

    Yes. Reward points expire 12 months after they are earned or received. Reward points will expire on a first-earned, first-expired basis 12 months from the month in which they were earned so you should have plenty of time to use your reward points on the Schwan's® products you love.

  • Do the reward points have a cash value?

    No. There is no cash value for the reward points.

  • Can I become a member of the Program by postal mail?

    No. You can only participate in the Program by enrolling online at www.schwans.com or by calling 1-866-208-1540 (1-866-208-1540) and completing the membership steps.

  • Do you have a fundraising program?

    Yes, we do. For more information, visit www.schwansfundraising.com.

  • Do you have a program for daycare businesses?

    Yes, we do. For more information, visit www.schwans.com/daycare.

  • How can I find a job within the subsidiaries of The Schwan Food Company?

    Please visit us online at www.schwansjobs.com.