Giant Donates over $100,000 to Natural Disaster Victims

Following the recent natural disasters that took their toll on local communities throughout the operating areas of GIANT Food Stores and MARTIN’S Food Markets in September, over $100,000 will be donated to the American Red Cross to aid in the ongoing relief efforts.

made in store from Sept. 17 – Oct. 1 at all store checkouts.

In addition, vendor partner Hatfield Quality Meats also contributed $20,000 as part of the GIANT/MARTIN’S in-store campaign, bringing the total donation to $103,097.

“Thousands of our neighbors were hit hard by the recent heavy weather caused by Hurricane Irene and the resulting flooding and I’d like to thank our customers, associates, and Hatfield Quality Meats for their support of the American Red Cross in assisting with cleanup efforts and providing accommodations for families who may have been misplaced,” said Rick Herring, president, GIANT/MARTIN’S.

“Hatfield Quality Meats is proud to partner with GIANT/MARTIN’S in helping those in our community who were affected by the natural disasters that wreaked havoc on our region throughout September,” said Doug Clemens, president, Hatfield Quality Meats. “The work of the American Red Cross continues and our donation will help those most in need.”

Information courtesy of Giant.

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About GIANT/MARTIN’S
Headquartered in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, GIANT/MARTIN’S is a leading retail grocer in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia with more than 180 stores, operating under the names of GIANT Food Stores and MARTIN’S Food Markets and employing over 31,000 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 working with hundreds of local organizations annually. GIANT/MARTIN’S was awarded the 2010 Golden Grocer Award by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for its leadership in the fight against hunger. In addition, GIANT/MARTIN’S is one of the top ten fund-raisers in the country for local Children’s Miracle Network hospitals. GIANT and MARTIN’S are Ahold companies. For more information visit www.GiantFoodStores.com and www.MartinsFoods.com.

About Hatfield Quality Meats
Hatfield Quality Meats is a family owned company that has proudly served its community for 116 years. Hatfield continues to be a leading supplier of quality pork products by offering its retail and foodservice customers a complete line of delicious pork products including fresh pork, ham, bacon, hot dogs, scrapple, pork roll, sausage, and many other quality products. To find out more about Hatfield Quality Meats, visit the company’s Web site at www.hatfieldqualitymeats.com.