February 3, 2021
Giant Food Celebrates 85th Anniversary and Longstanding Communities
Giant Food, the leading greater Washington D.C. regional grocery chain, is celebrating 85 years in business this year. Commemorating the retailer’s deep ties to the local community, Giant associates will be volunteering their time to support local partner nonprofits Maryland Food Bank, Food Bank of Delaware and Martha’s Table.
Giant’s story began in 1936 when founders N.H. Cohen and Sam Lehrman opened Washington D.C.’s first grocery store. Today, Giant operates 164 stores, 153 full-service pharmacies, 82 full-service PNC Banks and 24 Starbucks locations in Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and the District of Columbia. Always innovating to fit all the ways today’s busy customers want to shop – whether in store or online – Giant’s home delivery service, Giant Delivers and 144 Giant Pickup locations offer even more convenient options right at shoppers’ fingertips to get the best product and prices, whenever and however they want it.
Committed to growth and innovation to support its local communities, Giant has also recently expanded its sales and merchandising operations at its Prince George’s County headquarters, adding 31,000 square feet of existing space resulting in the creation of 70 new jobs.
“Reflecting on our 85th year is even more poignant knowing that our Giant Food family and our communities faced unprecedented challenges in 2020. I am proud that our legacy of community service continued and that our team never wavered in our commitment and service to our customers and to helping those in need,” said Ira Kress, President of Giant Food. “As we extend our hands and hearts into many different initiatives and programs year over year – we have proudly remained at the center of our communities and hope to continue to remain a trusted leader for our convenience, integrity, quality and service in our exciting 85th year and beyond.”