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Time to celebrate! Two of our leaders, Deb Kreider, Category Director Meat & Seafood, and Kim O’Hara, Store Manager at Store #6565 in Lebanon, PA, have been named Women of Influence by The Griffin Report, a leading food industry publication, for their leadership, commitment, and care. According to Griffin, “Each of these women plays a significant role in her company through her leadership, expertise and dedication, and beyond her company through her philanthropic and civic work. Each is passionate about supporting her family, friends, colleagues, and community.” We couldn't agree more! Congratulations to Kim and Deb for being named Women of Influence in our industry and our communities!
“Reviewing more than 500 applications from small businesses across the Commonwealth confirmed what we knew in our hearts: that the pandemic is having a devastating impact on our small business community,” said Nicholas Bertram, president, The GIANT Company. “We’re inspired by the strength and stories of these local businesses that, in many cases, have been serving our communities for generations. As a company focused on connecting families for a better future, doubling the funding to $500,000 was an easy decision because it meant we could provide more hope and help to these hard-working families and let them know that they are not alone.” Read more below and join us in congratulating all of the recipients!
Surprised at the supermarket! Earlier this week, our Scranton store team made a trip to the grocery store one to remember for 20 senior customers by picking up their tab at checkout and telling them "this one's on us!" Said Store Manager Tim Spence, "It was the most fun we've had in a long time...you could see the smiles through the masks!"
Congratulations to our Store Manager of the Year, Gary Cottingham! A champion of the business, his team, and the Chambersburg, PA community, Gary continually displays a passion for people and service while building a culture of care. “Passionate, purposeful, empathetic, strategic, and inspirational are just a few words that Gary embodies,” said GIANT Company District Director Steve Harfield. "Gary approaches every day with the expectation that he will achieve greatness. He is the consummate team player who continuously sacrifices his needs and best interests for those of others.” Throughout the year, Gary works with key local partners to put our purpose into action in our communities. During a recent “Bag Cleanup” event with the local high school, his team helped to collect over 20,000 used plastic bags from residents, diverting them from landfills, and providing the school with new benches in return. Thank you, Gary, for making a difference every day!
One of the most important parts of the Commonwealth’s agriculture economy, dairy farming supports 52,000 jobs and generates $14.7 billion a year. Already facing market challenging market conditions, the COVID-19 pandemic has compounded problems for dairy farmers, creating a serious threat to their livelihood. We’ve once again teamed up with Rynn Caputo of Caputo Brothers Creamery and John Trogner of Troegs Brewing Company and are excited to bring beer and cheese lovers alike our latest creation: Perpetual Beer Cheese. Our Chief Merchandising Officer JOHN RUANE said it best: “This partnership continues to have a positive impact on our local dairy industry, as all of the milk used to make the Perpetual Beer Cheese comes from Pennsylvania dairy farms. Local dairies, local beer, local good!”
With the demand for online grocery greater than ever before, there’s no better time to join our GIANT Direct team! We’re looking for a talented marketer to support this ever-growing and critical segment of our business. The right candidate will chart our e-commerce course for the future, working collaboratively with teams across the organization to create a robust omnichannel strategy that brings our best in class digital shopping experience to life. To apply, visit https://lnkd.in/e8qC6Er
As a proud partner of Children's Miracle Network Hospitals for more than 20 years, The GIANT Company is dedicated to helping make miracles happen for sick and injured children in the communities we serve. Thanks to our generous customers and the efforts of our team members, we've been named the top fundraising partner for Children's Miracle Network Hershey at Penn State Health Children's Hospital in 2019-20! Together, more than $870,000 was raised, bringing hope and healing to the families across Central Pennsylvania who need it most.
The past few weeks have shown us how powerful enjoying the fresh air, sunshine, and moments in nature can be. Let's continue to Make a Difference for a healthier planet. To learn more about what The GIANT Company is doing, visit https://lnkd.in/dwDjke4.
We're proud to be featured as one of 28 companies across the nation eager to hire amidst COVID-19. We hope to help our community members impacted by the closing of non-essential business by providing permanent and temporary employment opportunities.
We’re excited to welcome our new Head of Diversity and Inclusion, Aaysha Noor. As part of the Talent & Culture team, Aaysha will be responsible for strategizing diversity and inclusion initiatives to develop our culture of inclusion and equity across all aspects of our organization’s work where everyone is welcomed, and everyone belongs. A champion of equity and equality and passionately serving our community, Aaysha was recently elected as an at-large director of the ACLU PA. She also serves on the Board of Directors of YWCA Carlisle, the Harrisburg Area Community College Foundation Board and the PA Dept. of Education Equity & Inclusion Task Force, just to name a few of the many organizations she is involved in. Says Aaysha, “I am delighted to join The GIANT Company team to positively impact the communities we serve and collectively build the culture of belonging. I am looking forward to serving as both internal and external ambassador of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion being an integral part of GIANT’S culture.”
