The GIANT Company

Today, in partnership with Geisinger and Central Susquehanna Opportunities, Inc. (CSO), we unveiled a new mobile food pantry ready to serve individuals and families facing food insecurity in Pennsylvania's Central Susquehanna Valley.     “Food insecurity impacts every neighborhood and can have serious implications for individuals and communities. That’s why we work with local hunger relief partners and support initiatives such as this new mobile food pantry to help eliminate hunger in the communities we serve,” said Nick Koch, head of wellbeing, The GIANT Company. “This innovative solution brings fresh, healthy food directly to families that need it the most but may lack the transportation necessary to visit a traditional pantry.”     The mobile pantry will provide fresh produce, dairy, meat, and shelf-stable pantry items. In its first two distributions in late June, the mobile pantry helped 175 individuals. For more information or to view the schedule for the mobile food pantry, visit www.csocares.org. 

Here's to the red, white and blue - Happy 4th of July!

It’s Monday, so buckle up! We’re introducing you to another The GIANT Company team member. Andrew Mahoney is the facility manager at our Perishable Distribution Center (PDC) in Carlisle, Pa., that serves all of our stores across Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. Andy knows his stuff – he’s been with the PDC for more than 20 years! In 2000, he started as a selector, strategically moving products from shelves so that the grocery stores had what they needed to best serve customers. Since then, he’s served in multiple operations positions at the PDC, including shift leader, supervisor, operations manager, and now, facility manager. Team members throughout the company see him as knowledgeable and genuine. He’s happy to share his wealth of knowledge about the facility and the company with others and wholeheartedly cares about setting up team members for success. Andy’s favorite part of his day-to-day? Interacting with PDC team members. He reinforces the company’s team promises every day, through his commitment to encouraging team members to be themselves, grow through opportunities, and make a difference. The team at the PDC is culturally diverse, and this is celebrated in many ways, including with a world map at the facility featuring pins sharing where everyone’s from. The map reads, “Many Cultures. One Team.” Andy is fascinated by different cultures and loves learning about team members’ families, preferred cuisines, and what motivates each individual. He recognizes that with this knowledge, he can make the facility an even better place to work.  “My favorite memories at the company are around our team member events,” said Andy. “At the PDC, we plan events to help team members engage outside of our regular work environment, and it’s awesome to see people, who may not seem have a whole lot in common, make lasting connections.” Andy’s favorite accomplishments with The GIANT Company involve the team getting through challenges together. “Watching the team engage and work through big events, like weather events and global pandemics, is a sight to see,” Andy shared. “This is the best team in the business, and it really shines through during these challenges. There is never a doubt that our team will overcome all obstacles.” Ultimately, Andy knows his and his teammates’ work is key to The GIANT Company’s purpose of connecting families for a better future.  “Each and every day, we try to do everything in our power to make the stores’ interactions with the PDC the best they can be,” said Andy. “We do this by trying to select, load, and deliver our perishable items as accurately, timely, and to the standard that is expected of us. This is important because if we don’t get our stores what they need, they can’t best serve their customers, and those customers are the reason we do what we do.” 

#DairyMonth is coming to an end, but our new deluxe ice cream pints – full flavor for less moo-lah – are here to stay! 🍦 Get moo-vin’ to your local GIANT to check them out. Which one do you want to try first? Tell us below! Banana Chocolate Chunk Brookie Dough Caramel Cone Cherry Fudge Swirl Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Chocolate Fudge Brownie Cinnamon Swirl Apple Pie Coffee Fudge Toffee Mint Cookies ‘n Cream Peanut Butter Caramel Cookie Dough Peanut Butter Cup Peanut Butter Pretzel Fudge Brownie Strawberry Cheesecake Toasted S’mores

This week, Progressive Grocer announced its 2024 Top Women in Grocery. The annual awards program celebrates women making their mark in grocery and beyond through their expertise, impact, leadership, and passion. Let's have a round of applause for The GIANT Company's 2024 Top Women in Grocery honorees: Kiara Banks, Abby Blauch, Cynthia (Crickett) Blauch , Jena Bomboy, Marlene Bower, Stacie Diehl, Stacey Kegel, Sandy McCoy, Meghan Mulleady, Robin Pifer, Kerri Quigley, Courtney Rawls, Jennifer Schell, Jennifer Scott, MBA, Lauren Seitter, Leigh Shirley, Crystal Smith, MBA, and Angie Stine. We couldn't be more proud and grateful for all they do for our team, customers, and communities. Read more about their accomplishments: https://lnkd.in/gcc5iRCh. Congratulations to our team members and all the #TWIG2024 winners!

Today, on Juneteenth, we reflect on the past, recognize the present, and listen, learn, and take action to build a better, more equitable future for all. Our team members honored the holiday with events that educated and empowered.

Meet Christian Spies – diversity, equity & inclusion (DE&I) coordinator at The GIANT Company. In his role, he’s closely involved with the company’s business resource groups, including the PRIDE BRG, which supports an inclusive environment for LGBTQIA team members and allies, driving awareness and understanding. To him, Pride Month is a time for reflection, celebrating, and educating. Christian is proud of the way GIANT shows up for team members – including himself – allowing for unique and authentic perspectives and voices.

Please join us in congratulating Jena Bomboy, Paula Lingenfelter, Robin Pifer, Crystal Smith, MBA, and Courtney Rawls on being named 2024 Women of Influence by The Griffin Report. Honorees possess a superior level of dedication and professionalism while demonstrating resilience and outstanding leadership skills through job performance and a commitment to philanthropic work.     Read on to learn more about these #WomenofInfluence, true leaders and changemakers in our company and their community!    An HR professional with more than 20 years of experience, Jena counts supporting team members in their professional journeys as a highlight. Her best advice? Embrace opportunities outside your comfort zone.   Paula has been a part of The GIANT Company team since 2000 and became store manager of the MARTIN'S on Logan Boulevard in Altoona, Pa., in 2022. She says the team members and customers she interacts with daily are the best part of her job.   Robin is the manager of store support at the Perishable Distribution Center. As a liaison to stores, she plays a key role in eliminating potential roadblocks, driving process improvements, and championing sustainability efforts.   Crystal leads shopper marketing, building activations that deliver for the company, its vendor partners, and customers. And a fun fact about Crystal -- she contributed more than 100 hours of volunteer service in 2023! From cashier to store manager, Courtney credits her success in part to the many mentors she's had throughout her career. Committed to paying it forward, Courtney also serves as chair of the company's MOSAIC Business Resource Group, which raises awareness of and celebrates diverse cultures.    Read more about The GIANT Company's honorees at https://lnkd.in/eMnDGKw6.

Happy Father's Day to all the wonderful dads and father figures. Today we celebrate you!

Hats off to our graduating team members! 🎓 We're so happy to share in your excitement and celebrate your success.