Fall Bag Hunger in-store campaign raises $500,325 for regional and local food banks
Carlisle, PA GIANT Food Stores and MARTIN'S Food Markets today announced a donation of $500,325 to fight hunger throughout its operation area as a result of the companies' annual Bag Hunger campaign. During the two-week Bag Hunger campaign, August 29 - September 11, customers could donate $1 at the checkout to benefit their local food bank. In addition, GIANT/MARTIN'S vendor partners also contributed a total of $45,000 in support of the campaign.
"The overwhelming generosity of our customers, associates and vendors resulted in our largest Bag Hunger campaign for local hunger relief efforts, allowing our regional and local food bank partners to provide thousands of more meals to those most in need in our communities," said Rick Herring, president. "With the holidays fast approaching, we continue to encourage everyone to do their part in the fight against hunger and support their local food banks and soup kitchens."
More than 85 regional food banks, local pantries and soup kitchens across Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia benefited from this year's campaign. Major recipient food banks of this year's Bag Hunger campaign include:
* Philabundance, $53,248
* Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, $50,000
* Second Harvest Food Bank of Lehigh Valley, $20,683
* Water Street Rescue Mission (Lancaster, PA), $13,330
* Greater Berks County Food Bank, $10,052
* York County Food Bank, $11,133
* Food Resources of Washington County, $9,722
* Blue Ridge Area Food Bank Network, $7,324
* Lord Fairfax Area Food Bank, $7.763
* St. Vincent DePaul Assumption Chapel Food Pantry, $6,772
* Western Maryland Food Bank, $$5,372
* Loaves and Fishes (Martinsburg, WV), $4,046
Editor's Note: For a list of donations to local food banks and pantries in your area, please contact Chris Brand at christopherbrand@aholdusa.com.
About GIANT/MARTIN'S
Headquartered in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, GIANT/MARTIN'S is a leading retail grocer in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia, operating under the names of GIANT Food Stores and MARTIN'S Food Markets and employing nearly 30,000 associates. Founded in 1923, GIANT and MARTIN'S have a long-standing commitment to eradicate hunger and improve the quality of life for children in addition to supporting the communities they serve, working with hundreds of local organizations annually. GIANT and MARTIN'S are Ahold companies. For more information visit www.GiantFoodStores.com and www.MartinsFoods.com.
10/14/10
