Giant Food donates $2M to local schools through rewards program
Giant Food today announced on Monday a $2 million donation to the 1,564 public and private schools in Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C. and Delaware that participated in its 2017-2018 A+ School Rewards program.
Through the program, purchases made by Giant customers provide funding to area schools. This year, 14 schools received more than $10,000 each. Since the launch of A+ School Rewards in 1989, Giant Food has donated more than $96 million to local schools.
"For nearly 30 years, the A+ School Rewards program has been something the Giant Food team looks forward to every year," said Gordon Reid, president of Landover, Md.-based Giant Food. "We are proud to partner with our local communities and schools to support the needs of students through this consistently successful program."
At the beginning of the program each fall, Giant Food customers can register and designate up to two local schools to benefit from their grocery purchases. A+ School Rewards points accrue with each grocery purchase made using a Giant Food Card, which are then credited to the designated schools.
Schools are able to allocate their A+ School Rewards earning funds however they choose. In previous years, schools have used their funds for scholarships, technology, various programs, field trips, playgrounds, and additional educational needs that further support students' educational experience.
Through the program, purchases made by Giant customers provide funding to area schools. This year, 14 schools received more than $10,000 each. Since the launch of A+ School Rewards in 1989, Giant Food has donated more than $96 million to local schools.
"For nearly 30 years, the A+ School Rewards program has been something the Giant Food team looks forward to every year," said Gordon Reid, president of Landover, Md.-based Giant Food. "We are proud to partner with our local communities and schools to support the needs of students through this consistently successful program."
At the beginning of the program each fall, Giant Food customers can register and designate up to two local schools to benefit from their grocery purchases. A+ School Rewards points accrue with each grocery purchase made using a Giant Food Card, which are then credited to the designated schools.
Schools are able to allocate their A+ School Rewards earning funds however they choose. In previous years, schools have used their funds for scholarships, technology, various programs, field trips, playgrounds, and additional educational needs that further support students' educational experience.