Lend A Hand For Hunger Program Accepting Donations Through Dec. 31

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — Now through Dec. 31, shoppers can donate in-store or online to Giant Food's annual Lend a Hand for Hunger program that supports five area Feeding America food banks – Capital Area Food Bank, Maryland Food Bank, Food Bank of Delaware, Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank, Blue Ridge Area Food Bank – and other area nonprofits.

Shoppers can round up their change to the nearest dollar amount during checkout in-store or selecting a donation of $1, $3 or $5 during checkout in-store or online. The program’s goal is to raise more than $1 million to support the fight against hunger.

Also, in partnership with Shady Brook Farms, Giant Food will be donating 10,000 turkeys to its local Feeding America food banks partners as well as local organizations including Martha’s Table, Manna Food Center, THEARC: Building Bridges Across The River, Greater Washington Urban League and Greater Baltimore Urban League. Since 2011, Giant has donated 52,000 turkeys during Thanksgiving and this year, Shady Brook Farms is providing additional turkeys to help make an even bigger impact.

“We realize many of our neighbors are facing tough choices when it comes to their food dollars, and, as in years past, we want to do our part to make sure our neighbors in need enjoy their holiday celebrations with a traditional turkey meal,” said Ira Kress, president of Giant Food. “We are thrilled to partner with Shady Book Farms to nearly double our annual turkey donation program and are grateful to be able to extend our support to even more families.”

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