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For #GivingTuesday, Food Lion Feeds Donates 1 Million Meals

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Monday, November 29, 2021
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The donation through Food Lion Feeds, the omnichannel retailers hunger relief initiative, will support efforts to combat child hunger in the towns and cities Food Lion serves.

Key Points: 
  • The donation through Food Lion Feeds, the omnichannel retailers hunger relief initiative, will support efforts to combat child hunger in the towns and cities Food Lion serves.
  • We want our community partners and neighbors to know they can always count on Food Lion when they need us.
  • To help meet this continuing need, in the last two years alone, Food Lion has donated more than 260 million meals across the towns and cities it serves through a combination of product, financial and equipment donations; disaster relief and recovery efforts; volunteer hours by associates; in-store retail campaigns; and the companys pioneering food rescue program, in which every Food Lion store donates food safe for human consumption to a local feeding agency before the food spoils.
  • Through Food Lion Feeds, the company has donated more than 800 million meals to individuals and families since 2014 and has committed to donate 1.5 billion meals by 2025.

Food Lion Honored in Top 50 Best-of-the-Best Corporations for Inclusion for Fifth Consecutive Year

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Thursday, November 18, 2021
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To be considered for the recognition, companies must provide a report of diversity and inclusion policies and achievements and complete a detailed survey of statistics.

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  • To be considered for the recognition, companies must provide a report of diversity and inclusion policies and achievements and complete a detailed survey of statistics.
  • Food Lion has received this recognition for five consecutive years.
  • This designation is highly competitive and is bestowed only to corporations that we see constantly striving to strengthen and celebrate diversity.
  • Food Lion is a company of Ahold Delhaize USA, the U.S. division of Zaandam-based Ahold Delhaize.

The Giant Company to Open Three Philadelphia Area Stores in December

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Thursday, November 18, 2021
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CARLISLE, Pa., Nov. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As part of its continued growth within greater Philadelphia, The GIANT Company announced today opening dates for three more stores this December.

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  • CARLISLE, Pa., Nov. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As part of its continued growth within greater Philadelphia, The GIANT Company announced today opening dates for three more stores this December.
  • These upcoming grand openings mark a year of significant growth in greater Philadelphia for The GIANT Company.
  • The GIANT Company believes that no matter where or how, when meals happen, families connect,and when families connect meaningfully,good happens.
  • Founded in 1923 in Carlisle, Pa., The GIANT Company family of brands includes GIANT, MARTIN'S, GIANT Heirloom Market, GIANT Direct and MARTINS Direct.

Food Lion Welcomes Neighbors into Fresh, New Garner, NC, Store

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021
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This is the 75th store that Food Lion has opened this year across its operating area.

Key Points: 
  • This is the 75th store that Food Lion has opened this year across its operating area.
  • In another commitment to the Garner community, Food Lion donated 20,000 meals each to Community of Hope Ministries and Heavens Gate Ministry through Food Lion Feeds, the retailers hunger relief initiative.
  • Both organizations will also collect food from the store to distribute to neighbors in need through Food Lion Feeds industry-leading food rescue program, in which food safe for human consumption is donated to a local feeding agency before the food spoils.
  • Food Lion Feeds has donated more than 800 million meals to neighbors in need since 2014.

Food Lion Announces $50 Million Deposit to Support Diverse-Owned Lending at M&F Bank

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021
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SALISBURY, N.C., Nov. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Food Lion, an omnichannel retailer serving towns and cities across 10 states, today announced a $50 million deposit supporting M&F Bank, the second-oldest minority-owned bank in the United States.

Key Points: 
  • SALISBURY, N.C., Nov. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Food Lion, an omnichannel retailer serving towns and cities across 10 states, today announced a $50 million deposit supporting M&F Bank, the second-oldest minority-owned bank in the United States.
  • With this deposit, Food Lion and M&F Bank create a partnership that will build on their shared commitment to provide financial solutions for underserved communities.
  • This deposit will infuse our shared communities with financial opportunities for economic development, job creation, racial equity and social justice initiatives, said Food Lion President Meg Ham.
  • We thank Food Lion for their trust and commitment to M&F Bank, said M&F Bank President and CEO James Sills.

Food Lion Feeds and Customers to Partner and Help Provide More Than 4 Million Meals* to Neighbors During Holiday Season

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021
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On Nov. 10, Food Lion Feeds kicks off its annual Holidays Without Hunger campaign with a goal of providing more than 1 million food boxes to families in need, equaling more than four million meals.

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  • On Nov. 10, Food Lion Feeds kicks off its annual Holidays Without Hunger campaign with a goal of providing more than 1 million food boxes to families in need, equaling more than four million meals.
  • Each Food Lion store will donate boxes purchased directly to the 33 local Feeding America member food banks or a partner feeding agency in the stores community.
  • This is our largest Holidays Without Hunger campaign, and its a great way for customers to join us and support their neighbors, said Kevin Durkee, Manager of Food Lion Feeds.
  • Over the past seven years, through Holidays Without Hunger box sales and cash donations, Food Lion Feeds and customers have helped to provide nearly 20 million meals* to neighbors in need.

The Giant Company Opens State-Of-The-Art E-Commerce Fulfillment Center In Philadelphia

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Monday, November 8, 2021
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CARLISLE, Pa., Nov. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The GIANT Company officially opened its new, state-of-the-art GIANT Direct E-commerce Fulfillment Center (EFC) at 3501 Island Ave. in Philadelphia today.

Key Points: 
  • CARLISLE, Pa., Nov. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The GIANT Company officially opened its new, state-of-the-art GIANT Direct E-commerce Fulfillment Center (EFC) at 3501 Island Ave. in Philadelphia today.
  • Our new GIANT Direct EFC represents the future of grocery and the future of The GIANT Company, as we are one step closer to realizing our full omnichannel aspirations.
  • The GIANT Company worked with Ahold Delhaize USA company Peapod Digital Labs, Swisslog, and AutoStore on the project.
  • Founded in 1923 in Carlisle, Pa., The GIANT Company family of brands includes GIANT, MARTIN'S, GIANT Heirloom Market, GIANT Direct and MARTINS Direct.

The Giant Company Enters Into Agreement With Constellation to Power Pennsylvania Operations With Renewable Energy

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Thursday, November 4, 2021
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CARLISLE, Pa., Nov. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The GIANT Company today announced a long-term renewable energy supply agreement with Constellation, a leading competitive energy and energy solutions provider, to power its Pennsylvania operations including select stores, fuel stations, and perishable distribution center with renewable energy.

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  • CARLISLE, Pa., Nov. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The GIANT Company today announced a long-term renewable energy supply agreement with Constellation, a leading competitive energy and energy solutions provider, to power its Pennsylvania operations including select stores, fuel stations, and perishable distribution center with renewable energy.
  • Backed by The GIANT Companys commitment, Constellation has entered into separate long-term power purchase agreements to procure a total of 80 megawatts of renewable energy.
  • The GIANT Company will receive approximately 155 million kilowatt hours of energy per year from the long-term power purchase agreement, with that energy matched by Green-e Energy Certified RECs sourced from renewable facilities located throughout the U.S.
  • Representing The GIANT Company, Amerex Energy Services worked with Constellation to design and implement this renewable product structure.

Food Lion Unveils New, Improved Shopping Experience with $127 Million Investment in 87 Stores Across 6 States

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Wednesday, November 3, 2021
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Were excited to welcome our neighbors in these towns and cities into their fresh, new Food Lion," said Food Lion President Meg Ham.

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  • Were excited to welcome our neighbors in these towns and cities into their fresh, new Food Lion," said Food Lion President Meg Ham.
  • By the end of this year, 23 of these remodeled stores will offer Food Lion To Go , Food Lions grocery pickup service.
  • They will also receive regular food donations through Food Lions pioneering food rescue program, in which every Food Lion store donates food safe for human consumption to a local feeding agency before the food spoils.
  • Food Lion, based in Salisbury, N.C., since 1957, has more than 1,100 stores in 10 Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic states and employs more than 82,000 associates.