Giant Food Stores Donate $422,386 to Armed Forces

In a show of support for the men and women who are bravely serving in the Armed Forces, customers at and Martin's Food Markets generously donated $422,386 through the stores’ annual Support Our Troops fundraiser. This year’s in-store campaign benefited regional USOs and the Wounded Warriors Project.

“Thank you to all of our customers and associates for their generous donation in helping to support our regional USOs and the Wounded Warriors Project, organizations that undertake the tremendous and important task of keeping our soldiers connected to home and assisting those injured and their families,” said Rick Herring, president. “The work and sacrifices of our troops does not go unnoticed.”

From May 15 through May 28, customers were invited to donate $1 at the checkout toward their regional USO or the Wounded Warriors Project.

Regional USOs are dedicated to programs that build morale and keep soldiers connected to their families. The Wounded Warriors Project enlists the public’s aid for the needs of severely injured service members, helps severely injured men and women aid and assist each other, and provides unique, direct programs and services to meet their needs.

Since the inception of Support Our Troops in 2005, Giant and Martin's customers have donated over $1 million. In addition to financial support, Giant and Martin's also reach out several times a year to the family members of associates who are serving overseas by sending care packages of toiletries, sweets, beverage mixes, soups and microwaveable meals.