Got Unwanted, Old Drugs?

The following local GIANT and MARTIN’S stores -- in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration and local law enforcement agencies -- will participate in the national “drug take-back” initiative collection drive on Oct. 29:

• 173 Holly Road, Gilbertsville

• 86 Glocker Way, Pottstown

Expired and unwanted medications can be brought to the locations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

All medications will be destroyed and properly disposed of at no cost to the customer.

“We are proud to partner with the DEA and local law enforcement to help reduce the volume of unwanted medication in the community,” said Leigh Shirley, director of pharmacy operations. “When medications are properly disposed, it lessens the likelihood that they may end up in the hands of a child or someone for whom they were not intended.”

There is no cost to participants and customers will not receive refunds.

Personal information on drug containers, such as names and addresses, should be crossed out or removed.

No sharps or syringes will be accepted.

To learn more, visit www.dea.gov and click on the link at the top of the page regarding the Oct. 29 program.

About the company:

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. Dept. of Agriculture for its leadership in the fight against hunger. Additionally, GIANT/MARTIN’S is one of the top 10 fund-raisers in the country for local Children’s Miracle Network hospitals.

GIANT and MARTIN’S are Ahold companies. Learn more at www.GiantFoodStores.com and www.MartinsFoods.com.