The GIANT Company is directing $200,000 in food and financial assistance to 39 hunger relief organizations across four states this November, supporting food banks and community partners serving families facing food insecurity during the Thanksgiving season.
The grocery retailer, which operates GIANT and MARTIN’S stores throughout the region, is distributing the assistance through turkey donations, gift cards and monetary contributions to organizations in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.
The initiative comes as food banks and community pantries prepare for increased demand associated with the holidays, including organizations serving Chester County residents.
The contributions will help participating organizations provide Thanksgiving meals, purchase needed groceries and support ongoing food assistance programs.
“The GIANT Company is assisting our community partners in a variety of ways this Thanksgiving season,” stated Courtney Hopcraft, the company’s community relations manager.
Hopcraft explained that the assistance ranges from turkey deliveries to regional food banks to gift cards and financial support that local organizations can use to address their needs.
In addition to the donations, GIANT and MARTIN’S employees are volunteering at regional food banks throughout November, helping organize supplies and replenish pantry shelves ahead of Thanksgiving.
Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank, which serves communities in Berks and Schuylkill counties, is among the regional organizations recognizing the retailer’s support.
“The GIANT Company is a partner we count on all year, and their support during the holidays is something our neighbors feel directly,” stated Jay Worrall, president of Helping Harvest.
The initiative also gives Chester County shoppers an opportunity to contribute through GIANT’s Thanksgiving turkey promotion.
From Nov. 6 through Nov. 26, customers who qualify for a free turkey certificate can donate that certificate at the register instead of redeeming it for themselves.
Donated certificates will support local food banks, allowing eligible customers to direct their holiday grocery benefit toward hunger relief.
The option is available at participating GIANT and MARTIN’S stores, extending the company’s corporate contributions through customer participation.
For Chester County residents, the program provides an additional way to support regional food assistance efforts while completing their regular Thanksgiving shopping.
Information about the free turkey program and certificate donations is available at giantfoodstores.com/pages/free-turkey.
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