OUR TEAM, OUR PEOPLE
OUR purpose in action
Awards & Acknowledgements
In addition, visit the annual report of our parent company, Ahold Delhaize, to see how we’re contributing to a broader good through environmental, social and governance (ESG) measures. We work to have a meaningful impact on the world around us, led by our noble purpose and achieved through focusing on 9 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
For almost 100 years, The GIANT Company has been entrusted to help families connect over food. Our founder, David Javitch, began this journey with a small butcher shop in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and today I am one of the 35,000 team members who continue the work he and his family started.
Since the opening of our first store in Carlisle, Pa., in 1923, The GIANT Company has always been committed to serving our local communities and living our purpose of connecting families for a better future. We put our purpose into action every day by making a difference in the lives of our team members, our customers, and our communities. One thing I’ve noticed in my decades of working in grocery is that even though the how, when, and where customers shop continues to evolve, the idea of gathering with family around the table to enjoy a meal remains a constant. As a father of six and a grandfather of three, I’m proud of the progress we’ve made in staying true to our purpose. Our stores play a cornerstone in our local neighborhoods and our team members work every day to help connect families, create healthier communities, and grow local neighborhoods. From the progress we’ve made to eliminate hunger, change children’s lives, and heal our planet to our work in fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all, we’re excited to share our second community impact report. In the following pages you can see how our purpose has come to life over the last year, and how we are taking care of each other, our customers and our communities. Most importantly, you can see the impact we can have when we work together to make a difference. We’ve certainly come a long way over the last century, and as we prepare to mark our 100th anniversary later this year, I know the impact of our team, partners, and customers will only grow in the years and decades to come. On behalf of The GIANT Company family, thank you for sharing our purpose. Together, we are connecting families for a better future. With gratitude, JOHN RUANE INTERIM PRESIDENT | The GIANT Company | Carlisle, PA
Through LEAD Academy (Leadership, Experience, Accelerate and Development) participants grew their technical, leadership and overall tactical management skills to prepare them for the next level of their career.
through coming together to Engage, Educate, Elevate with our first DEI Summit which was part of GIANT Inclusion Week.
300 People Leaders Commit to Inclusion
Over the years, many have fostered their careers with us, and we are so proud of all our team members have accomplished. Whether they have been with us for 50 years or five months, we are committed to helping all team members achieve their goals and aspirations.
I’ve been with GIANT for 54 years, and it really is a great place to work. Over the years, I’ve worked with great people and supportive management; I’d recommend working at The GIANT Company to anyone. And it really doesn’t feel like 54 years, but they say time flies when you’re having fun.
- John Foster
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are growing through GIANT University’s MyGU personal development platform.
600+ TEAM MEMBERS
Nearly 50/50 Gender Diversity Achieved- 50% of total team members female.
gender diversity
We welcomed 28 interns across the business; 19 of them are now employed full-time across the brand.
28 INTERNS
Be You means being yourself. We updated our team member name badges, empowering our team to put their authentic selves forward by displaying their preferred pronouns, languages, and Veteran status.
Connecting families for a better future means putting our purpose in action. As a neighborhood grocery store, we have the unique opportunity to touch lives frequently, and we recognize the responsibility we have in helping families – no matter their circumstances – gather around the table. Supporting all families to live healthier, happier, and more sustainable lives is essential to fulfilling our purpose. Together, with our teams and community partners, we are helping to facilitate opportunities to create healthier people and a healthier planet one purposeful act at a time.
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THE GIANT COMPANY 2022 IMPACT REPORT
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WHO WE ARE
OUR BRANDS
Founded in 1923 in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, The GIANT Company creates a positive, convenient shopping experience that fits into the lives of our busy customers – no matter where or how they need us. We’re an omni-channel retailer, proudly serving Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and New Jersey. Over 35,000 team members put our promises into action every day, all with the simple goal of making life a little simpler and a little better, so you can get back to what matters most.
GIANT Heirloom Market, our groundbreaking urban format store, established in 2019, was inspired by our real neighbors in Philadelphia. Our goal was to fit their unique grocery needs and connect them with real food through in-store shopping, along with easy pickup and delivery. GIANT Heirloom Market is a simple, modern grocery store offering dry goods, top quality fresh foods, and local favorites that represent the tastes of Philly.
At GIANT & MARTIN’S, we’re dedicated to providing everyone with access to quality food. Our long-standing heritage and forward-thinking innovation come together in GIANT & MARTIN’S Direct, our ecommerce-based grocery pickup and delivery service. In a busy, growing market, direct-from-the-store quality and next-level service are what set us apart from the rest.
OUR PURPOSE
If there’s one thing that can change the world, it’s strong, healthy families. Today’s families are more diverse than ever before, but they remain the bedrock of society. Our responsibility is to raise families up every day, in every way we can. If families are strong, communities are strong. If communities are strong, our world is strong. And that adds up to a better future for everyone.
We are a purpose-led team.
OUR VALUES
We care about our customers, our team members, and our community.
Care
Courage
Teamwork
Humor
Integrity
We drive change, and are open-minded, bold and innovative.
Together, we take ownership, collaborate, and win.
We are humble, down-to-earth, and we don’t take ourselves too seriously.
We do the right thing and earn customers' trust.
Our values guide us each and every day. They embody who we are, but they also encourage our team members to find community in our shared values.
We laugh together. We care about those around us. We do what is right. We drive change. We make each other better. And we can do the hard – and easy – things because we know we have each other. Our values keep us grounded, but they also keep us connected and accountable and inspire us to be our best every day.
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I’m so thankful for the opportunities to grow my career with The GIANT Company. Since joining the team seven years ago, I have grown through various marketing and e-commerce roles. In each role, I've learned valuable lessons and gained knowledge that I've taken with me in my career progression. I also took advantage of GIANT’s tuition reimbursement program when I pursued my MBA. My continued education gave me a stronger foundation of business principles to drive new programs and initiatives, and today, I'm grateful for my new opportunity to lead our loyalty and channel marketing team to further our commercial planning efforts.
No matter your cultural background, food brings people together, and language should never be a barrier to food. As Spanish-speaker and Latina woman, I am proud to put my language on my name badge. Most people do not realize I speak Spanish, but when people see my name badge, it is a great conversation starter, and many want to learn more. It is also creating community. When I meet Spanish speaking customers and can lend a hand, there is a sense of ‘somebody understands me and they care,’ and that’s all people really want – to be understood and valued for who they are.
Each year, team members are given the opportunity to contribute to the Take Care Fund through weekly payroll deductions. More than 1,400 team members contributed to the fund this year which supported 147 team members and their families by providing financial assistance as they were faced with extraordinary personal tragedy or sudden extreme hardship. Our teams are here to make a difference and lift each other up, no matter the challenge or need.
Together, we can make our stores, facilities, and offices trusting places where you can be you and where we can continue to bring our purpose of connecting families for a better future to life.
We supported Global Diversity Awareness Month through our GIANT Inclusion Week and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit. Team members and guests took part in a day dedicated to building a culture of inclusion with candid conversation, learning opportunities, BRG engagement, team building and inspired action.
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Cautionary Statement: This report contains summary information about our social impact and sustainability goals, targets, initiatives, commitments, and activities. Unless otherwise noted, this report covers estimates of our initiatives and performance metrics associated with our operations for our 2022 fiscal year spanning January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022. We have not sought any external assurance for this report. All financial figure approximations are reported in U.S. Dollars, unless otherwise stated.
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Living Our Purpose in 2022 for a Better Tomorrow
Since the opening of our first store in Carlisle, Pa., in 1923, The GIANT Company has always been committed to serving our local communities and living our purpose of connecting families for a better future. We put our purpose into action every day by making a difference in the lives of our team members, our customers, and our communities. One thing I’ve noticed in my decades of working in grocery is that even though the how, when, and where customers shop continues to evolve, the idea of gathering with family around the table to enjoy a meal remains a constant. As a father of six and a grandfather of three, I’m proud of the progress we’ve made in staying true to our purpose. Read the full letter.
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220 MANAGERS COMPLETED NEURODIVERSITY AT WORK TRAINING
109 LEADERS COMPLETED LEAD ACADEMY
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OUR STORY
Here at The GIANT Company, the work we do starts with groceries, but it doesn’t end there. Since 1923, we’ve been innovators. From the first brightly lit parking lots to our bold urban format stores in Philly, we’ve been thinking big and breaking new ground in the industry – all while building a foundation that helps connect families, create healthier communities, and bring good things to the neighborhood. Think of it this way… We have the mindset of a startup with a century of experience. Every day is a new opportunity to solve the challenges of today’s families using the solid heritage we’ve built over the years to guide us.
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JOHN RUANE INTERIM PRESIDENT | The GIANT Company Carlisle, PA
Keeping our team promises front and center help our members discover their own unique pathways to success.
through enrollment in further education at 47 colleges and universities.
167 Team Members committed to personal growth
KIM BIERTEMPFEL DIRECTOR COMMERCIAL MARKETING | Carlisle, PA
JOHN FOSTER CERTIFIED LEAD RECEIVER | Lewistown, PA
MICHELLE ROSENBERRY STORE EMPLOYMENT ASSOCIATE | Chambersburg, PA
MARQUIS BLACK STORE MANAGER | Charles Town, WV
Making a difference and volunteering is so important to me because we truly have the ability to uplift the communities we serve. We believe in building partnerships and establishing bonds with people and organizations who are making a difference. We can do more when we work together, and if we take care of our community, the community will take care of us. We are all in this together.
Take Care Fund Team, I want to express a huge thank you for your consideration for our team members. One team member who benefitted from the Take Care Fund was so appreciative of the support, care, and understanding, and was overjoyed when we presented him with his financial support. He could not find enough words to express his gratitude. It is so nice that our organization is providing this relief to team members and supporting them during their time of need. Despite hardship, this team member has reported to work each day with a smile on his face, providing great customer service our customers have come to love.
JENNIFER HEINZEN KRUEGER VICE PRESIDENT | Team Experience | Carlisle, PA
JESSICA GROVES MANAGER | Community Impact | Carlisle, PA
gender diversity ACHIEVED
KAILTIN CHOW, Muralist Riverwalk GIANT, Philadelphia PA
Our team members logged more than 50,000 community volunteer hours, exceeding our goal of 35,000 hours!
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PROGRESSIVE GROCER SOCIAL IMPACT AWARD
The GIANT Company received two Social Impact Awards from Progressive Grocer, honoring the company’s remarkable efforts in community service, local impact, sustainability, and resource conservation. The awards were created to honor exceptionalism throughout the food and consumable industry.
CATALYST AWARD
Offered by the Harrisburg Regional Chamber and Capital Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC), The GIANT Company was honored with the 2022 Corporate Diversity Champion Award for its commitment to leading positive change, creating more opportunities for business, and building a brighter future in the region.
CIVIC 50 AWARD
For the second year in a row, The GIANT Company has been named one of the 50 most philanthropic companies in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, receiving the 2022 Civic 50 Award. This annual award, offered by The Philadelphia Foundation, provides a standard for corporate citizenship, and showcases how employers use their time, skills, and resources to drive social impact in their communities and company.
SHELBY REPORT DE&I AWARD
This program spotlights the most deserving companies that are going the extra mile to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in their organizations, communities, and the industry. In 2022, The GIANT Company was recognized for its dedication to be an inclusive place to work and shop, reflective of the diverse communities it serves.
In partnership with Empower at the Bridge Foundation, The GIANT Company converted an abandoned high school’s bleachers into a productive, sustainable, and high-yield garden to feed underserved families in Harrisburg, Pa. This partnership earned The GIANT Company the 2022 FMI Uplift Award. Awarded by the Food Industry Association (FMI), the honor showcases the creative ways that the food industry engages, nourishes, and uplifts the communities it serves.
FMI UPLIFT AWARD
FACES OF PHILANTHROPY AWARD
The Philadelphia Business Journal’s Faces of Philanthropy Award celebrates partnerships that truly make a difference in Greater Philadelphia. The GIANT Company was recognized for its partnership and collaboration with Sharing Excess, which partners with grocery stores, restaurants, wholesalers, and farmers to rescue and redistribute food every week.
HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN FOUNDATION’S 2022 CORPORATE EQUALITY INDEX AWARD
The GIANT Company received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2022 Corporate Equality Index. To earn top ratings, employers make concrete steps to establish and implement comprehensive policies, benefits and practices that ensure greater equity for LGBTQ+ workers and their families.
RACIAL/ETHNIC DIVERSITY ACHIEVED
24%
QUOTE PROVIDED BY A STORE MANAGER WITH A TEAM MEMBER WHOM THE TAKE CARE FUND SUPPORTED
RACIAL/ETHICAL DIVERSITY ACHIEVED
As we embark on our next 100 years, The GIANT Company remains committed to making a positive impact through our purpose of connecting families for a better future. It starts with our team members and continues with our customers, communities, and the planet. Together, we are building a better tomorrow for all.
We do the right thing and earn customers’ trust.
ELIMINATING HUNGER
We kicked off the Eliminating Hunger campaign with 30 days of action during Hunger Action Month™ in September. Team members and customers took action by donating to Fill-A- Plate, donating CHOICE Points, rounding up at the register, and completing volunteer hours at their local food banks.
No one should go hungry. Everyone deserves access to food; it’s a basic human right. Together, we are working to help eliminate hunger by making meals more attainable to all.
$15,000,000+
donated to combat food insecurity
120+ PARTNERS
with food banks & food pantries
Hunger Action Month™ –
7,721
hours volunteered in September towards hunger initiatives
$700,000
raised and donated to ensure communities have access to healthy food
6,000
backpacks stuffed with nutritious foods and school supplies across 24 organizations
$65,000
donated through the second-annual Grocery Grab event
Happy Hour for Hunger, held at the Riverwalk GIANT in support of Philabundance, brought together more than 40 suppliers and partners to raise $300,000 to support Philadelphians in need.
Four Central Pennsylvania food banks competed in food related trivia and tackled the aisles for a timed shopping spree.
July 20 marked National Pennsylvania Day throughout the commonwealth, and we honored our home state by volunteering at local food banks to help eliminate hunger. We joined forces with America250PA™ to organize a day of service with 15 food banks statewide. More than 300 volunteers joined in on the efforts, including 65 of our own team members!
Young minds cannot learn and grow without proper nutrition. Through our Feeding School Kids campaign, we’re helping to connect kids to a better future through better nutrition and, in turn, a stronger education. Feeding School Kids campaign raised more than $1.4 million that went directly to purchasing and supplying children with nutritious foods at 169 public school districts. That’s more than 12.8 million meals helping children in need! Funding has enabled districts to: • Paid off outstanding student meal debt • Expanded food distribution programs • Created on-campus food pantries • Supplied students in need with extra weekend meals
Feeding School Kids –
Culpeper County Public School District greatly appreciates our community partnership with The GIANT Company and its Feeding School Kids campaign. It continues to help us support our students and families in need. Through this program, CCPS has established a food closet to support families over weekends and other breaks from school when children may not otherwise have access to meals. We have also expanded our backpack program and cleared outstanding student lunch debt. Together, we truly are making an impact in the lives of our students.
National Pennsylvania Day /
Throughout the year, our customers and team members join forces to collect nonperishable items and raise financial support for food banks and food pantries in our communities. Customers and team members collected nearly 6,000 pounds of food for distribution to neighbors in need!
Fill-A-Plate /
With the help of our customers and community partners, we made sure families were able to connect around the table over a delicious meal throughout the holiday seasons. In preparation for Thanksgiving, and other major holidays, we donated nearly 20,000 turkeys, chickens, and hams, delivering nearly 275,000 servings of proteins to families in need in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Creating Family Moments – Holiday Protein Donations /
Many households are struggling to put good, nutritious food on their tables right now, which is why our continued partnership with The GIANT Company is so important. The company's protein donation throughout various holidays enables families across Greater Philadelphia to take part in important traditions and gather together when it matters the most.
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LAURA HOOVER DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS/GRANT MANAGER Culpeper County Public School District | Culpeper, VA
LOREE D. JONES BROWN CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, PHILABUNDANCE | Philadelphia, PA
HEALING OUR PLANET
Earth is the place we all call home. Together, we can make choices and take actionable steps to heal our planet. The steps we take today are creating a more sustainable tomorrow and safeguarding the home we love.
$1,759,208 RAISED
through our Healing our Planet campaign (front end round up at register, reusable bag sales and CHOICE point redemption) to directly support these three organizations:
We partnered with Capital Region™ Water, whose mission is to create a cleaner, greener and more efficient water system in greater Harrisburg, PA, to clean waters across the city. Through our partnership: • Five litter cleans ups • 104 bags of litter collected • 2,080 pounds of litter removed • 15+ hours of volunteer time
Creating Healthy Waterways /
• Rodale Institute™ – growing organic and regenerative organic agriculture practices and consumer awareness • Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful™ – helping communities stay clean and beautiful through education, volunteer engagement and partnership • Planet Bee Foundation™ – educating the community about honeybees and their importance to our food chain
45,000 TREES
planted with PDI Technologies to offset our carbon footprint
2,300 VOLUNTEER HOURS
in the month of April to support planet initiatives
5 CENTRAL PA BEEKEEPERS SUPPORTED
in partnership with Planet Bee Foundation™ to celebrate pollinator week
3.4 million POUNDS of Food Saved
and distributed to families through Flashfood®
43 benches
donated to local communities through our Bags to Benches program
12,879
native plants planted
128
family & youth education programs supported
5
compost facilities established
gardens created
TOTAL IMPACT
Our 2022 Healing the Planet Grant Program connected communities to green spaces through sustainable projects and improvements. In partnership with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, we awarded 42 Healing the Planet grants ranging from $2,500 up to $25,000, totaling $532,500 in community impact!
Healing the Planet Grant Program –
The GIANT Company’s generous support has enabled us to teach a wider audience of students and local communities in Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland, about the crucial role bees play in the food that is brought to the family table each day, creating an impact that will last for generations to come. Working together to protect and preserve our precious bees and pollinators is the surest path to creating the changes our planet needs to thrive. We are honored to make a difference together with The GIANT Company on this vital journey to healing our planet.
18
projects supported that added trash & recycling bins to communities
10
projects supported that will generate revenue for local communities
6
outdoor classrooms created
So much can be accomplished with just a little help. With the generous funding received through the Healing the Planet Grant Program, we reached nearly 800 students by creating outdoor garden classrooms. These garden classrooms have become a venue to incorporate meaningful lesson plans and allow students to gain first-hand experience, teaching them valuable leadership and responsibility skills while developing sustainable practices. And the educational content was shared with schools throughout the region to inspire an even greater impact.
October 12 is National Farmer’s Day. We partnered with the PA Friends of Agriculture Foundation sm to unveil the new PA Farms to Families Immersion Lab, an interactive "classroom on wheels.” In its first two months of hitting the road, the Immersion Ag Lab traveled nearly 250 miles, reaching more than 1,000 visitors, and it’s just getting started!
Celebrating Farmers, Connecting to Families –
The PA Farms to Families Immersion Lab connects families to the farmers producing their food through an immersive, hands-on learning experience. It also pays tribute to the farmers who make our work possible. Together, we help families gather around the table, and we hope the immersion lab inspires the next generation of farmers and food system leaders.
- Dave Lessard
vice president, omnichannel merchandising, fresh
Flashfood is a program that allows customers to purchase both fresh and shelf stable items with limited shelf life at a reduced price. A primary focus of the program is to reduce food waste that ends up in landfills. Together, we have rescued more than 3 million pounds of food from landfills and onto more than 38,000 household dinner tables.
FLASHFOOD /
122 ZERO WASTE STORES
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We are proud to partner with Empower at the Bridge Foundation to the create the GIANT Bleacher Garden in Harrisburg, PA. GIANT’s $90,000 sponsorship repurposed existing infrastructure at a former local high school, turning bleachers and other recycled materials into functional raised bed-style gardens to support families facing food insecurity. GIANT team members volunteered more than 2,500 hours to construct, plant, and harvest the garden, which produced more than 5,000 pounds of food to help support neighboring families in need.
90% or more of waste is diverted from landfill or incineration through recycling and donations
DEBRA TOMASZEWSKI FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | Planet Bee Foundation | San Francisco, CA
Supporting families who struggle to put healthy food on their tables while converting food deserts like the City of Harrisburg into a food oasis is the core of our mission at Empower at The Bridge Foundation. With GIANT Bleacher Garden at The Bridge, we start an Agricultural Revolution in Central Pennsylvania. Thank you to The GIANT Company, our valuable community partner Harrisburg City F.A.R.M., and all our dedicated volunteers who have brought this garden to life.
GARRY GILLIAM FOUNDER, CEO | The Bridge | Harrisburg, PA
ELAINE SPECHT FORMER PRESIDENT | Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener Association | Frederick Co., VA
CHANGING CHILDREN'S LIVES
Changing Children’s Lives means raising children up and supporting initiatives that promise a stronger future.
For over 25 years, we have partnered with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® to help over 20 million families whose children are fighting illness. In 2022, we donated more than $1.7 million to support eight hospitals leading the charge to eradicate childhood sickness: • Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia • Children’s National Medical Center • Geisinger Janet Weis Children’s Hospital • Johns Hopkins Children’s Center • Penn State Health Children’s Hospital • University of Virginia Children’s Hospital • UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh • WVU Medicine Children’s
$28,042
raised through reusable bag sales
$21,859
raised through our cookie bucket sale in partnership with Aspire Bakery
The GIANT Company continues to partner with Penn State Health Children’s Hospital to grow its Community Car Seat Safety program, providing families in need with free car seats and installation support while growing community outreach and training programs. Since September 2020, the Penn State Health Children’s Hospital Pediatric Trauma & Injury Prevention team has partnered with us to:
Car Seat Safety Program –
I received a message from a supervisor of a police officer. The officer had just completed his car seat training and was out working. He pulled a young mother over and her child was incorrectly seated. Instead of a ticket, he helped her fix the seat. This is a win on so many levels. 1.) His small precinct, with the generosity of GIANT, was able to send officers to get trained and 2.) this is a positive community interaction that will help shape how young people see police.
More than $1.7 Million raised through our Changing Children's Lives CAMPAIGN to support our local Children's Miracle Network Hospitals
$4,500
raised through sales of our Make A Difference CMN Hospitals bouquet
$2,435
raised through sales of root beer float meal deals
126 CAR SEAT
checkpoints hosted at our stores across the region
675
car seats inspected
799
new car seats distributed to families in need
1,563
families reached
Our dietitians host interactive virtual classes each week that help attendees find balance in putting affordable, better-for-you meals on the table. During the Changing Children’s Lives campaign, one month was dedicated to having fun in the kitchen with CMN Hospitals Local Champions. Our CMN Hospitals children work with our dietitians to select their favorite food to make live for a virtual audience while also sharing their miracle story with our customers.
COOKING WITH LOCAL CHAMPIONS /
Changing children’s lives means allowing them to dream! Partnering with the Philadelphia 76er’s Better Tomorrow’s program, we helped 32 kids achieve their NBA dreams that day as: • Participants signed on to the team for the day • Completed basketball workshops • Scrimmaged alongside 76er’s junior coaches and alumni • Received holiday gifts of their dreams from wish list • Watched the team courtside • Created memories to last a lifetime
Holiday Hoopla /
It is always so rewarding for our dietitian team to cook with a miracle child. It’s also a great opportunity for customers to engage throughout the campaign, connecting them to local champions, their stories, and the joy that food can bring. Together with our customers we have made a lot of miracles happen for kids and families who need them most–we are truly changing children’s lives together.
ANGELA FICKES-MOUNTZ TRAUMA PREVENTION COORDINATOR | Penn State Health Children's Hospital Hershey, PA
JONI RAMPOLLA REGISTERED DIETITIAN | Eldersburg, MD
(front end round up at register, reusable bag sales and CHOICE point redemption)
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
Our supplier partnerships also help us deliver our customer promises. We recognize food is critical to creating moments and memories that bring families and communities together. Connecting families for a better future means connecting families to meaningful foods that honor and celebrate the cultures and traditions of those we serve.
Fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging means growing together, learning, and embracing the qualities that make each of us who we are. We strive to be an inclusive place to work and shop, reflective of the diverse communities we serve.
donated more than to 146 community organizations celebrating diversity, building equity, and promoting inclusion.
Global Flavors –
Creating an inclusive environment embodies a holistic approach to how people live, work, and shop. We continue to foster an environment where all team members and customers can grow and thrive.
Increasing Accessibility –
I am so proud to work for The GIANT Company. A company that supports our team members, and customers with neurodiversity, down syndrome, autism, and other different abilities. Thank you GIANT for supporting ALL team members so they can be their authentic self. Be you! One team!
We want to be both a catalyst for inclusion and supporter of agents of change who are connecting communities to stronger, healthier and more equitable futures. The GIANT Company is proud to deepen our relationships with community partners with collective vision for equity and equality to build sustainable inclusion.
$358,000
GIANT strives to connect our customers to foods that meet the needs of their families, cultures, religions, and lifestyles through our dynamic global flavor food offerings. Customers are also looking for new flavors to explore and foods that provide variety and cultural elements to their meal planning. Our global flavors offerings are designed with our customers and their needs in mind.
Sensory shopping: We launched our first sensory-friendly shopping hour in our MARTIN’s in Winchester, VA to provide customers with sensory sensitivities an opportunity to shop our stores in a reduced noise and reduced capacity. We plan to expand this offering to more stores in 2023.
We introduced a wheelchair-accessible checkout lane in our GIANT in Scranton, PA.
Working with Magnusmode, we brought Magnuscards to our customer experience, integrating digital guides to maximize the customer experience for neurodiverse customer with step-by-step guidance, visuals and audio instructions.
At The GIANT Company, we are proud to deliver culturally diverse foods and goods to the families we serve in partnership with our network of vendor partners.
Partnering with the Mural Arts Philadelphia, The GIANT Company unveiled People’s Harvest, a mural paying tribute to food and racial justice advocates who are empowering communities through food system equity and change. Drawing inspiration from urban farmers, artists, and food system leaders, I designed the mural and worked with a team of artists to install the work of art under John F. Kennedy Blvd. on 23rd St. in Philadelphia, adjacent to the Riverwalk GIANT store.
170+ certified diverse-owned suppliers
When it comes to supporting Black and diverse owned companies, there is none better than The GIANT Company. The support given to help get our Fruitish Flavored Spring Waters on the shelf has been amazing, and we could not be happier with our partnership. Thank you, GIANT, for being a champion for diversity, equity, and inclusion!
Supplier Diversity –
Team members are encouraged to embrace community, grow their passions, and pursue personal and professional development through our Business Resource Groups (BRGs). BRGs provide supportive, encouraging environments to network with colleagues and communities with shared passions and experiences. Membership grew 17%. See how our eight BRGs are fostering community and identity.
Business Resource Groups in Action –
I recently saw a quote that said, 'the hardest challenge is being yourself in a world where everyone is trying to make you be somebody else.’ I love that The GIANT Company is determined to break those barriers and truly promote diversity and inclusion. I've seen it firsthand working with the PRIDE+ Business Resource Group, as well as through operations in our stores. The GIANT Company truly empowers me to authentically be myself.
I have been with The GIANT Company for more than 13 years, and I have never seen our team values shine so brightly! The GIANT Company has allowed me to make my family a priority while giving me the platform to grow my career. This year I joined a BRG, and it has given me not only an extension of family, but it has also allowed me to feel a stronger feeling of acceptance in the workplace, and the opportunity to give back and empower others within our community. We continue to succeed because of each other. I am proud to be a part of this organization, and I can't wait to see what the next year has in store!
Raises awareness of and breaks down physical, intellectual, and sensory barriers to meet the need of all customers and team members.
IN ACTION: Supported and participated in Autism Cares Race for Resources and St. Joseph University’s Kinney Center’s Walk/Run for Autism in Philadelphia.
Elevates The GIANT Company through an innovative group dedicated to supporting parents and caregivers as they do their best and make a positive community impact.
IN ACTION: Championed a Stuff-A-Bus event, collecting more than 20,000 items to support local schools, teachers, and students as they prepared for the 2022-2023 school year.
Provides our African American and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, people of color) team members with opportunities to network, lead and share experiences in a safe, empowering space while creating growth and connections.
IN ACTION: Established a partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of Harrisburg to help grow the next generation of leaders.
Focuses on developing individual growth, supporting business ideas, and the communities we serve.
IN ACTION: Hosted company-wide International Women’s Day and Women’s Equality Day events to celebrate and empower women while fostering community.
Builds awareness and promotes inclusion of all cultures and ethnicities within The GIANT Company and the communities we serve.
IN ACTION: Celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with vendor partner GOYA®, hosting store activations to connect customers to Hispanic foods and traditions.
Supports an inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ members and allies to build awareness and understanding.
IN ACTION: Celebrated Pride Month by launching Pride Party in a Box at all stores and facilities and supported 12 Pride events across our communities.
Donates and volunteers time to honor and positively impact Veterans and their families.
IN ACTION: Participated in the Rotary Veterans Initiative BBQ in honor of 9/11 and the Robert Irvine Foundation Beats & Eats Dinner to foster community and support Veteran services.
Unlocks opportunities and facilitates career development to reimagine the workplace of the future.
IN ACTION: Launched a quarterly professional development spotlight series featuring business leaders and experts to help team members reach their professional goals through community and mentorship.
AAYSHA NOOR HEAD | Diversity, Equality & Inclusion | Carlisle, PA
DARLA RIEG DIRECTOR | Category Management | Carlisle, PA
SEAN L. BANKS FOUNDER, CEO | Krisp Drinks, LLC. | Harrisburg, PA
STEPHEN PRZYBOROWSKI STORE MANAGER | Phoenixville, PA
ERNEL MARTINEZ ARTIST | Mural Arts Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA
DEAVAN EBERSOLE STORE MANAGER | Connellsville, PA
ANISE FLOYD-MURPHY REGIONAL OPERATIONS COORDINATOR | Havertown, PA
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WELLBEING
Our wellbeing team of registered dietitians and pharmacists help cultivate healthy, balanced, and affordable options for today’s table. Caring for the health and wellbeing of our customers and team members is essential to fulfilling our purpose of connecting families to a better future. Our pharmacists and pharmacy technicians go the extra miles, which makes our pharmacy team members among the most trusted in the industry.
Nature’s Promise® is our line of affordable organic and free from products that customers can trust to help them make better-for-you choices more often. Nature’s Promise is the brand families can trust for exceptional quality at a price that’s always low.
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53%
from our Own Brand products on items that earn at least one Guiding Star
virtual dietitian classes offered
55,370
people attended the virtual dietitian classes
84,598
Flu shots administered
134,398
COVID vaccines adminstered
Connecting families to a better future embodies a holistic approach to wellness – it is food, nutrition, economics, healthcare, and so much more. We recognize that savings is critical, and we continue to find new ways to promote savings and special offers to connect our customers, team members, and their families to healthy, affordable foods. In July, we unveiled 2x CHOICE Rewards® on all produce purchases for a limited time.
Helping Our Customers Save on Produce –
Since joining The GIANT Company in 2018, I've described the experience as my ‘dream job’. The focus GIANT puts on customer care and community health has been clear since day one. We go above and beyond to be a community resource for vaccines, treatments, health related questions, and so much more. Whether you’re a new customer or a returning friend, our customer service and care continue to grow our relationships through trust, which is what community pharmacy is all about. I can't wait to see what's next for our pharmacy team in 2023!
We are proud to partner with Penn State PRO Wellness to deliver its Healthy Champions program, a free initiative that assists schools in fostering an environment that supports children’s health and wellbeing through education. Each year, the program provides educational materials and resources to more than 570 schools, reaching more than 400,000 K-12 students in 61 Pennsylvania counties. Monthly Healthy Champions newsletters reach more than 6,000 homes and schools, providing wellness information and healthy recipes to encourage families to connect through wellness and healthy, local foods.
19,203
Other shots administered (includes vaccines for shingles, tetanus, pneumonia, etc.)
11,279
given at our
Travel Vaccine Stores can administer Yellow Fever Vaccines
Penn State PRO Wellness /
33
HEALTHY SALES
523
vaccinations
280
immunization clinics
TAYLOR BRIDGES PHARMACY MANAGER | Coopersburg, PA
Our registered dieticians are wellbeing experts in the community and a key resource for our customers and team members. Through virtual nutrition education classes, culinary demonstrations and community partnerships, our team promotes balanced eating habits and elevates our Guiding Stars program to inspire healthy choices.
NICK KOCH HEAD | WELLBEING | Carlisle, PA
KEEPING IT LOCAL
A newer supplier partnership, Painterland Sisters, offers our customers local, organic Skyr yogurt that is rich in probiotics, high in protein, and low in sugar. The Painterland Sisters partner exclusively with certified organic farms that respect people, animals, and the planet to promote a smaller carbon footprint, healthier and more fertile soil, and safer farms for animals and farmers.
By keeping it local and supporting more than 130 local supplier partners, we’re doing our part in healing the planet. We’re reducing the amount of food miles used to transport food from farm to table, which in turn reduces travel-related emissions and eliminates packaging needed for long-distance transport. Not only are we helping the planet, but we’re also helping our local communities and farmers by supporting their business and making healthier options available for today’s table.
Painterland Sisters™ –
As a fourth-generation organic dairy and crop family farm, creating local partnerships is important to us. We want to take care of the community that has helped us become who we are, and we strive to do business with organizations who prioritize local values. The GIANT Company has been a great partner, showcasing our craft within our home state of Pennsylvania and beyond. Our relationship is connecting consumers to local farmers and food processors, and by keeping it local, it’s also growing the resiliency of our food system.
Often two breweries will collaborate to provide a co-branded beer, but we wanted to take it a step further and come up with something that highlights our support of local. This isn’t just about providing something our competitors don’t have, it’s about reflecting the communities we are in and supporting the efforts that mean the most in those areas.
Our partnership with Sterman Masser, Inc. offers our customers local, safe, and quality potatoes. Masser’s is committed to growing and providing nutritious, convenient, and delicious food in a sustainable, responsible way while strengthening and supporting its communities. This purpose-driven approach has allowed Sterman Masser, Inc. to thrive as an independent, family-owned, agriculturally based company for multiple generations. It’s no surprise we partnered with them – our values and vision align.
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Our teams are brewing up something special and teaming up with local breweries across the region to change lives. Together, we’re raising funds for local charities while also providing exclusive, limited time flavors for our customers. Each collaboration benefits a different nonprofit with $1 being donated for every four-pack sold. The series has generated more than $31,000 in charitable contributions.
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Bell & Evans doesn’t compromise on feeding their families and doesn’t think you should have to either. They promise antibiotic-free raised chickens, with a 100% air-chilled sealing method that eliminates the need for chilled chlorinated water that most producers use, which ends up in your chicken. From the millions of gallons of water that they conserve each year to their 100% recyclable product packaging, organic practices and more, Bell & Evans is committed to limiting its environmental footprint because it’s the right thing to do.
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October 12 is National Farmer’s Day. We partnered with the PA Friends of Agriculture Foundation to unveil the new PA Farms to Families Immersion Lab, an interactive "classroom on wheels.” In its first two months of hitting the road, the Immersion Lab traveled nearly 250 miles, reaching more than 1,000 visitors, and it’s just getting started!
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COLIN HEAP MANAGER | Category Management | Carlisle, PA
HAYLEY PAINTER CO-OWNER | Painterland Sisters | Westfield, PA
DAVID LESSARD VICE PRESIDENT | Omnichannel Merchandising Fresh | Carlisle, PA
