How to get Stew Leonard's new water bottle with 4 iconic characters
Stew Leonard's stores, including the Yonkers location, are famed for animatronic characters who talk or sing tunes as you make your way through with the grocery list.
Now, a water bottle for children is available that features four of Stew's characters — Avocado Girl, Dancing Banana, Rich Milk — from the Farm Fresh 5 — and Henrietta Chicken.
Front End Manager Karina Aguilar stands at the podium where she oversees customer service and her team at Stew Leonard’s in Yonkers Nov. 11, 2025. Aguilar, 36, of Yonkers started working at Stew Leonard’s in 2021 as a front end supervisor. She was promoted to assistant manager in 2022 and became a manager in 2024.Supermodel Ashley Graham chats with a fan during a meet and greet wine bottle signing for her new wine, Lucci, at Stew Leonard’s on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, in Paramus.Stew Leonard's, which has a Yonkers location, has been offering Nutella-dipped ice cream treats such as ice cream cones.Stew Leonard's, which includes a Yonkers location, has been offering a soft-serve vanilla ice cream cone dipped in butter.Andrew Hollis, store director and third-generation grocer, stands beside the Christmas trees that arrived from Quebec at the start of the season at Stew Leonard's in Yonkers Nov. 20, 2025.Front End Manager Karina Aguilar, center, assists a cashier with customer service at Stew Leonard's in Yonkers Nov. 11, 2025. Aguilar, 36, of Yonkers started working at Stew Leonard's in 2021 as a front end supervisor. She was promoted to assistant manager in 2022 and became a manager in 2024.Garden Manager Steven Palomeque holds a holiday wreath at Stew Leonard's in Yonkers Nov. 21, 2025. Palomeque started as a seasonal team member in 2014 and took several opportunities to grow into the garden manager role.People attend a Toy Drive ahead of the holiday season held by Stew Leonard's and 100 Black Fathers for Change at Yonkers Brewing in Yonkers, on Dec. 17, 2021.Stew Leonard, Martha Stewart and Stew Leonard Sr. attend Martha Stewart's homecoming tribute at $400M iconic Stew Leonard's opening on September 16, 2019 in Paramus, New Jersey.Stew Leonard and Martha Stewart attend the Homecoming Tribute At $400M Iconic Stew Leonard's Opening on September 16, 2019 in Paramus, New Jersey.Stew Leonard Jr., the president & CEO of Stew Leonard's and Martha Stewart pose for photos in front of the store's sign during a VIP & Media Reception at Stew Leonard's at Paramus Park Mall on 09/16/19.People take photos as they wait to meet celebrity restaurateur and television personality Guy Fieri at Stew Leonards restaurant in Yonkers May 5, 2024. Fieri was on hand to promote his new tequila, named Santo Tequila. Members of the Yonkers fire and police departments and about two-hundred fans showed up to have their photos taken with Fieri and have him sign bottles of his tequila.Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano, Bill Mooney III and Stew Leonard Jr. pose for a photo with "Mooney" during a Thanksgiving turkey giveaway for needy families at the Stew Leonard's store in Yonkers, Nov. 21, 2019. Over 500 turkeys were handed out, via a "turkey brigade" assembly line with Yonkers city officials, firefighters, police and other first responders. In addition the turkey named, "Mooney" after recently retired William Mooney Jr., the former President and CEO of the Westchester County Association, was "pardoned".Members of the 1969 "Miracle Mets" sign autographs at Stew Leonard's in Yonkers March 25, 2019. As part of Stew Leonard's 50th anniversary celebration, they invited members of the 1969 "Miracle Mets" to commemorate their 50th anniversary of winning the World Series. Proceeds will benefit the Alzheimer's Association.The burger booth from Stew Leonard's at the Westchester Magazine Burger and Beer Blast. Photographed Sept. 23, 2021.Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano, left and Stew Leonard Jr., center, welcomes Rev. R.B. Farley from the Veterans Are Still Warriors Inc. organization, during a Thanksgiving turkey giveaway for needy families at the Stew Leonard's store in Yonkers, Nov. 21, 2019. Over 500 turkeys were handed out, via a "turkey brigade" assembly line with Yonkers city officials, firefighters, police and other first responders. In addition a turkey named, "Mooney" after recently retired William Mooney Jr., the former President and CEO of the Westchester County Association, was "pardoned".Stew Leonard's has six stores in Connecticut and New York.Stew Leonard's stores are known for their costumed employees and animatronic animals.Stew Leonard's toasted the opening of their new store in Clifton, NJ with a glass of milk and unveiled a statue of the founder of the grocery store. Cows and calves were brought to the event on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. The grand opening is on Friday May 17.Feb 21, 2024; Paramus, NJ, USA; Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson greets fans during a bottle signing featuring his Branson Cognac and Chemin du Roi champagne at Stew Leonard's on Wednesday.
The $9.99 bottle became available in stores Sunday, Aug. 2. By the end of the week, the bottle is also expected to be available for nationwide shipping via StewsGifts.com, a store spokesperson said.
"We saw such a great response to our adult water bottles that we wanted to bring that same quality to kids for the back-to-school season," Sarah Leclerc, Stew's Direct general manager and granddaughter of store founder Stew Leonard Sr. "As a mom of three boys, I wanted to make sure we created something that stands up to the school day and that kids are actually excited to carry with them."
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