Giant Food Launches Annual “Lend a Hand for Hunger” Holiday Program to Support Local Feeding America Food Banks
Giant Food, the leading greater Washington, D.C. regional grocery chain, today announces its annual “Lend a Hand for Hunger” campaign to benefit five area Feeding America food banks – Capital Area Food Bank, Maryland Food Bank, Food Bank of Delaware, Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank and Blue Ridge Area Food Bank.
The campaign, running from Oct. 29 to November 25 in all 164 Giant stores, provides customers an opportunity to support their neighbors by rounding up their change to the nearest dollar amount or selecting a donation amount of $1, $3 or $5 during checkout. Giant Food will also donate 6,000 Nature’s Promise turkeys to the food banks that will assist in feeding more than 72,000 individuals across its communities this holiday season.
“Helping those in need within our communities is a longstanding commitment at Giant and each year we look forward to this program to support our food bank partners and our neighbors they serve,” said Ira Kress, President of Giant Food. “We are continuously impressed and grateful for the generous support of our customers during this program that allows us to make a greater impact, especially at a time when it is so essential.”
Since 2011, Giant has donated 46,000 turkeys to its local Feeding America food banks to help alleviate hunger for families and individuals in the region during the holiday season. Giant is also proud to be recognized as a Feeding America Mission Partner this year as a result of its support during Feeding America’s 2021 fiscal year. Feeding America Mission Partners are recognized for their support as essential allies advancing the Feeding America mission and advocating for individuals facing hunger. To learn more about Giant’s efforts to support hunger relief in the communities it serves, click here.
Giant will be observing normal hours throughout the holiday season to provide convenient shopping times and a one-stop-shop for grocery needs in-store. Customers can also safely and efficiently browse aisles, fill their carts and schedule a contactless Giant Pickup or Giant Delivers order at Giant Food.