Giant Announces Black History Month Essay Contest

and MARTIN’S Food Markets announce the inaugural Black History Month Essay Contest in commemoration of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the national observance in February 2012.

The essay contest is in support of Dr. King’s vision to join together people from all walks of life and from all races and backgrounds, for the common good.

The goals of the essay contest are to increase knowledge and awareness about the importance of volunteerism and the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., support our corporate diversity and inspire youth to consider their individual role in building character and community involvement.

Beginning this month, students (grades 6-8) attending schools in GIANT/MARTIN’S operating areas are eligible to enter the essay contest provided they comply with all criteria listed in the essay contest rules and guidelines featured at giantfoodstores.com/BlackHistoryMonth or martinsfoods.com/BlackHistoryMonth.

Students must submit the application package (entry form and essay) via US mail no later than Dec. 31, 2011.

The essays should address the theme: “Making a difference – What can you do to help fight hunger in your community”?

Each essay submission will be judged on the basis of originality, creativity and adherence to the essay topic. Two winners will be selected from every grade level and each winner will be awarded a check valued up to $750. Winners will be notified on or about Feb. 6, 2012.

GIANT/MARTIN’S will celebrate Black History Month in February 2012 with the release of the annual Profiles in Excellence brochure featuring African American cuisine throughout history.

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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.