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GIANT Food Stores donates 225 turkeys, $1,500 to Second Harvest Food Bank of Lehigh Valley
Part of annual "Feeding Our Neighbors Everyday" campaign
GIANT Food Stores’ “Feeding Our Neighbors Everyday” holiday campaign supported Second Harvest Food Bank of Lehigh Valley’s annual turkey drive with 225 turkeys and $1,500 to the food bank to use in providing additional holiday meals.
“Our annual Feeding Our Neighbors Everyday campaign brings help where our communities need it most - to our local food banks,” said Tom Lenkevich, GIANT president. “Both the turkeys and funds will help Second Harvest ensure vulnerable families can enjoy a traditional meal this Thanksgiving.”
According to Second Harvest, the donation of 225 turkeys can help feed more than 1,000 people.
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“This time of year, many of us are looking forward to sharing a hearty meal around the dinner table with loved ones. But, for many families who struggle in an economy that leaves them behind, holiday celebrations are a reminder of that which they do not have,” said Paul Lynch, executive director, Second Harvest. “This donation from GIANT will help fill empty plates and dinner tables and brighten the lives of our neighbors this holiday season.”
Earlier this year, Second Harvest also received a three-year $150,000 total grant from Our Family Foundation by GIANT as part of the grocer’s new Fighting Child Hunger initiative to increase access to healthy, nutritious food for children in need of healthier diets. As a result of the grant, the food bank was able to expand its fresh milk donation program to benefit more children throughout the Lehigh Valley.
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As part of GIANT’S Feeding Our Neighbors holiday campaign, more than $90,000 in turkeys and cash will be donated to regional food banks and local hunger organizations throughout three states. In addition to Second Harvest, Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, FeedMore – Central Virginia Food Bank, Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, Greater Berks Food Bank, Maryland Food Bank – Western Branch, Lancaster County Council of Churches and several community organizations will receive donations as part of the holiday campaign.