WASHINGTON ( DC News Now ) — The countdown to Thanksgiving is on, and many families are putting together their menus for the holiday. To help families in need, The GIANT Company announced Tuesday that it will donate 15,000 turkeys to 24 food banks and community partners in four states.
The company will donate turkeys to Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania.
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In addition to the turkey donations, the company said its team members will volunteer at food banks to help pack hunger relief boxes and organize and restock shelves ahead of the holiday season.
“At The GIANT Company, we are thankful for our local food bank and food pantry partners and their work to eliminate hunger all year long, especially around the holidays when a nourishing meal is central to celebrations,” said John Ruane, president of The GIANT Company.
Customers are also invited to join efforts to combat local food insecurity throughout November. The company said that from Nov. 15 to Nov. 28, customers can donate free turkey certificates when checking out at the register in-store to a local food bank.