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As part of our 100th-anniversary countdown celebrations, today we announced a $200,000 donation to grow food system resiliency through the Pennsylvania Farm Bill Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grant program. Our VP of Omnichannel Merchandising David Lessard joined Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding at York Fresh Food Farms in York, Pa., to present the donation and learn more about the farm's efforts to improve food access in its community as part of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture's sixth annual PA Urban Ag Week. At the event, York Fresh Food Farm Manager Bruce Manns said it best: "We just want to get food to people who need it." As a community grocer, we share this mission. However, we also realize there are food system gaps that prevent equal access to foods, especially fresh fruits and vegetables, which is why we continue to partner with community leaders and vendor partners to grow our food system for all.
In honor of National Sugar Cookie Day on July 9th, we're teaming up with Aspire Bakeries to benefit our longtime partner, Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Check out the video below starring Becky White, bakery manager of our Enola, PA, GIANT, and Penn State Health Children's Hospital Miracle Child Champion Benjamin Grumbine to see how we're changing children's lives with one SWEET act of kindness at a time!
Our #Pride Month celebrations continue as we highlight a few of our favorite #LGBTQ+-owned brands, all available in our stores and online. Peanut Butter & Co.’s story began in 1998 when founder Lee Zalben started a shop that served nothing but peanut butter sandwiches; today, the company has dozens of flavorful butters, spreads, and cookies made from simple, honest ingredients. Matthew Meehan and Rod Hildebrant created ShineWater® in 2015 with health professionals to deliver meaningful amounts of the nutrients your body needs most, like your daily requirement of Vitamin D in every bottle. Kombucha maker GT's Living Foods has been family owned and operated since 1995. Its purpose is personal, and each day, founder GT Dave and his team work to spread the message that food can be medicine and, through purposeful nutrition, one can heal thyself—and, therefore, the world.
On Tuesday, The GIANT Company hosted #GIANT2023ABM Part 2, bringing together more than 2,000 team members to reflect on our heritage, dream about our legacy, and kick off 100th-anniversary celebrations! Highlights from this unforgettable day included: 🛒Paying tribute to the company's past, present, and future, powered by our unwavering commitment to innovation, value, and quality. 🏆Recognizing team members for their outstanding dedication to connecting families to a better future by delivering our customer promises. 🌱Garry M. Gilliam Jr., former NFL football player turned farmer, inspiring team members to grow through resiliency and find meaningful ways to make a difference. 📦Putting purpose into action, boxing and donating more than 112,000 meals to support Central Pennsylvania Food Bank veteran food programs. 🧑🤝🧑Celebrating our heritage! What started as a team of two in 1923 has grown to more than 35,000 team members thanks to their dedication to one another, their customers, and their communities. 💯A preview to 100-year anniversary celebrations as we count down to October 4, 2023, and pave the way for our next 100 years!
Please join us in congratulating Michelle Rex, Hasija Hodzic, and Jennifer Heinzen Krueger on being named 2023 Women of Influence in the Food Industry by The Griffin Report. Honorees are chosen for their contributions, dedication and professionalism, tenacity and leadership skills, and willingness to encourage and mentor other women in the grocery industry. Simply put, these amazing #WomenofInfluence are leading positive change in our company, communities, and industry!
Progressive Grocer has released its 2023 Top Women in Grocery honorees. The award recognizes the best and brightest women in the North American food retail and grocery industries. Let's have a round of applause for The GIANT Company's 2023 Top Women in Grocery honorees: April Mock, Christin Berry, Cynthia Kirol, Hasija Hodzic, Heather Potthoff, Julianne Sarcone, Michelle Rex, and Roxanne Merritt. These talented women live our purpose of connecting families for a better future in all that they do. Their contributions to our business are invaluable, and we are so grateful for all they do for our team, customers, and communities. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/eNbAZtSx Congratulations to our team members and all of the #TWIG2023 winners!
Yesterday, we got to say hello to our newest team members, our 2023 summer interns! Over the next several weeks, they'll learn the ins and outs of the grocery business and have a whole lot of fun doing so! With assignments in our retail operations, perishable distribution center, and support office, they'll spend the summer working alongside some of the best in the industry, helping us connect families for a better future. Welcome to The GIANT Company family, and best wishes for fantastic summer as you grow through new opportunities, be you, and make a difference! #ForTodaysTable
Together is how The GIANT Company celebrates #Pride Month! This June and always, we proudly support the LGBTQ+ community, stand with them as allies, and remain committed to cultivating a culture that celebrates diversity, builds inclusion, and creates equality for all. Be proud. Be you!
During #AAPIHeritageMonth and throughout the year, we proudly celebrate the achievements, contributions, and cultures of the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. Today, we're honoring a few of our favorite #AAPI-owned brands available in our stores and online and ready for your family's table.
Today, The GIANT Company announced plans for a new store in Jenkintown, Pa., continuing our strategic growth in the greater Philadelphia area. The construction of the 50,000 square foot store is part of a proposed redevelopment project and will bring more than 100 jobs to the local community. “With a decades-long history of serving Montgomery County, we are excited to bring GIANT to Jenkintown,” said John Ruane, interim president, The GIANT Company. “We're looking forward to serving the families of Jenkintown by offering a simplified shopping experience, inspiring fresh ideas, and creating a healthier community, true to our purpose of connecting families for a better future.” Stay tuned for additional details, including the store’s opening date and amenities!
