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Below you will find Impact Stories that tangibly demonstrate the immense value of the Giant Food Community Bag Program by highlighting the multifaceted ways benefiting nonprofits strengthen their local communities.
These stories showcase how the Giant Food Community Bag Program sparks positive change in the communities its shoppers call home.
Scroll down to the Impact Library to learn how the Giant Food Community Bag Program* makes a difference in our communities every day!
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Giant Food Impact Library
| Nonprofit | Story Link | Nonprofit State | Nonprofit Type | Summary | Date Published | Programs |
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| Abilities Network, Inc. | Impact Story | MD | Health & Wellness | For 60 years, Abilities Network has supported Marylanders of all abilities by offering a variety of services that cultivate inclusion and promote self-determination. Giant Food has supported this nonprofit organization through its Community Bag Program. | 06/12/2024 | Community Bag |
| Afrithrive Mobile Food Pantry Program | Impact Story | MD | Hunger Relief | The AfriThrive Healthy Food Initiative and Mobile Food Pantry are designed to improve the health and nutrition of the most vulnerable immigrant and minority families. Giant Food has supported this nonprofit through its Bloomin' 4 Good Program. | 05/25/2023 | Bloomin' 4 Good |
| Allies Kidney Beans Foundation | Impact Story | MD | Health & Wellness | The mission of this nonprofit is very personal for founder and executive director Alison (Allie) Jones. With a diagnosis of polycystic kidney disease at the age of 16, Allie is educating students on how they can avoid renal failure. Giant Food has supported Allie's Kidney Beans Foundation through its Community Bag Program. | 07/26/2023 | Community Bag |
| Alzheimer's Association | Impact Story | MD | Health & Wellness | The Alzheimer's Association may be best known for its advocacy, but Ellen Torres of the Greater Maryland Chapter stresses the support provided by its 24/7 helpline for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia, their caregivers and professionals. Anyone can call, and someone is always at the other end. Giant Food has supported this nonprofit organization through its Bloomin' 4 Good and Community Bag Programs. | 11/16/2022 | Community Bag Bloomin' 4 Good |
| Arts on the Horizon | Impact Story | VA | Education | Arts on the Horizon creates sensory-rich performances and education programs for infants and young children to encourage creative expression and skill building. Giant Food has supported this nonprofit organization through its Community Bag Program. | 03/05/2024 | Community Bag |
| Arundel House of Hope | Impact Story | MD | Hunger Relief | Through comprehensive services, Arundel House of Hope supports neighbors and community members who struggle with homelessness. Giant Food has supported this nonprofit organization through its Community Bag Program. | 03/28/2024 | Community Bag |
| Baltimore Hunger Project | Impact Story | MD | Hunger Relief | To combat childhood food insecurity, Baltimore Hunger Project provides weekend food bags to nearly 2,000 students in 48 schools. Giant Food has supported this nonprofit organization through its Community Bag Program. | 09/04/2024 | Community Bag |
| Bernadette's House, Inc. | Impact Story | MD | Education | Bernadette’s House empowers young girls by helping them build the skills and confidence they need to follow their dreams. Giant Food has supported this nonprofit organization through its Community Bag Program. | 07/11/2024 | Community Bag |
| Bethany House of Northern Virginia, Inc. | Impact Story | VA | Health & Wellness | Transformative defines the work of Bethany House of Northern Virginia, where women and children seek refuge from trauma and abuse. Giant Food supports this nonprofit organization through its Community Bag and Bloomin' 4 Good Programs. | 10/12/2022 | Community Bag Bloomin' 4 Good |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the National Capital Area | Impact Story | DC | Education | Children in this program are 85% less likely to have contact with juvenile courts, 70% less likely than their peers to initiate drug usage and 64% more likely to achieve higher grades. Giant Food has supported Big Brothers Big Sisters of the National Capital Area through its Community Bag Program. | 12/02/2021 | Community Bag |
| Bridge Feeds | Impact Story | VA | Hunger Relief | As Ministry Coordinator Kurt Nguyen explains, "Caring about the lives of our recipient families is what we do. BridgeFeeds makes connections and builds relationships with families daily to ensure they know they are not alone. We want to give people a sense of dignity and normalcy in an otherwise abnormal situation that they may be in." Giant Food has supported this nonprofit through its Bloomin' 4 Good program. | 11/21/2022 | Bloomin' 4 Good |
| CALMRA, Inc. | Impact Story | MD | Health & Wellness | Through its residential program and senior day services, CALMRA helps individuals with disabilities live more independent and fulfilling lives. Giant Food has supported this nonprofit organization through its Community Bag Program. | 11/25/2024 | Community Bag |
| Calvert Meals On Wheels, Inc. | Impact Story | MD | Hunger Relief | Calvert Meals on Wheels is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization dedicated to providing one daily home-delivered meal with a smile five days a week. Giant Food has supported this organization through its Community Bag Program. | 08/14/2023 | Community Bag |
| Capital Pride Alliance | Impact Story | DC | Civic | Development Director Mike Alexander explains that Pride is more than any single event. It's a commitment this nonprofit organization make 365 days a year. Giant Food has supported Capital Pride Alliance through its Community Bag Program. | 11/17/2022 | Community Bag |
| Community Resource Center | Impact Story | DE | Civic | The Community Resource Center is dedicated to helping low-income families and individuals through its food rescue, baby pantry, job center, day center and emergency financial services. Giant Food has supported this nonprofit organization through its Community Bag Program. | 11/27/2023 | Community Bag |
| Food Bank of Delaware | Impact Story | DE | Hunger Relief | The Food Bank of Delaware strives to create communities free of hunger and with its unique training programs to create second chances. Communications Director Kim Turner tells the story of “much more than a food bank.” Giant Food has supported the Food Bank of Delaware through its Community Bag and Bloomin' 4 Good Programs. | 12/02/2021 | Community Bag Bloomin' 4 Good |
| Frederick Rescue Mission, Inc. | Impact Story | MD | Hunger Relief | For Partnership Development Director Jasmine Sneed it’s all about relationships, whether with the homeless, hungry or addicted or with individual donors, business partners, and fellow nonprofits. Building relationships has enabled Frederick Rescue Mission to meet the needs of its burgeoning community for almost 60 years. Giant Food has supported this nonprofit through the Bloomin' 4 Good and Community Bag Programs. | 12/02/2021 | Community Bag Bloomin' 4 Good |
| Friends of Patients at the NIH | Impact Story | MD | Health & Wellness | Friends of Patients at the National Institutes of Health provides emotional and financial support to ensure patients receive the treatment they need while simultaneously furthering the research capabilities of the National Institutes of Health. Giant Food has supported this nonprofit organization through its Community Bag Program. | 03/24/2025 | Community Bag |
| Friendship Place | Impact Story | DC | Hunger Relief | Friendship Place empowers individuals who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness to rebuild their lives. Giant Food has supported this nonprofit organization through its Community Bag Program. | 03/05/2024 | Community Bag |
| Girls on the Run Montgomery County | Impact Story | MD | Health & Wellness | Girls on the Run has fun, evidence-based programs that inspire all girls to build their confidence, kindness and decision-making skills. Dynamic lessons instill valuable life skills, including the important connection between physical and emotional health. Giant Food has supported this organization through its Community Bag Program. | 08/09/2023 | Community Bag |
| Greater Washington Urban League | Impact Story | DC | Civic | For President & CEO George H. Lambert, Jr., the work of the Greater Washington Urban League is more than simply helping people in one particular situation. It’s providing the skills and resources to affect a life transformation as well. Giant Food has supported the Greater Washington Urban League through the Community Bag Program. | 12/02/2021 | Community Bag |
| Latin American Youth Center | Impact Story | DC | Education | Latin American Youth Center is committed to supporting multicultural youth through comprehensive services that focus on academics, arts and recreation, housing, health and wellness, and job readiness. Giant Food has supported this nonprofit organization through its Community Bag Program. | 12/06/2023 | Community Bag |
| Latino Student Fund | Impact Story | DC | Education | In the last 24 years, the Latino Student Fund has served more than 4,000 students across all its programs. President & CEO Maria-Fernanda Borja is justifiably proud that 100% of students graduate from high school and enroll in post-secondary education. Giant Food has supported this nonprofit through its Community Bag Program. | 05/16/2022 | Community Bag |
| Living Wages of Washington | Impact Story | DC | Civic | By providing accessible education and vocational training opportunities, Living Wages of Washington empowers adults to achieve their career goals. Giant Food has supported this nonprofit organization through its Community Bag Program. | 07/17/2024 | Community Bag |
| Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation | Impact Story | VA | Civic | Who wouldn't want homeless pets to find loving forever homes? The Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation makes it their business to do just that! Giant Food has supported this nonprofit organization through its Community Bag Program. | 10/26/2022 | Community Bag |
| Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland | Impact Story | MD | Hunger Relief | With its More than a mealTM approach, Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland is breaking new ground in delivering services to seniors. Giant Food has supported this nonprofit organization through its Community Bag and Bloomin' 4 Good Programs. | 10/26/2022 | Community Bag Bloomin' 4 Good |
| Ocean View Presbyterian Church Sharing Pantry | Impact Story | DE | Hunger Relief | The generosity of Ocean View Presbyterian Church is nothing new. As Pastor Terry Dougherty explains, “We know we are fortunate, and we seek constantly to share our good fortune with all in our community.” Giant Food has supported the Sharing Pantry operated by Ocean View Presbyterian Church through its Bloomin' 4 Good Program. | 12/02/2021 | Bloomin' 4 Good |
| Rock Recovery | Impact Story | VA | Health & Wellness | The work of Rock Recovery in addressing eating disorders and related mental health issues is unique and inspiring. Rock Recovery staff and therapist team are shown in the above photo. Giant Food has supported this nonprofit through its Community Bag Program | 02/15/2023 | Community Bag |
| Shelter House | Impact Story | VA | Civic | Shelter House provides more than food, clothing and shelter to people in need. This nonprofit also delivers frontline crisis intervention services that help families never come into a shelter in the first place. Giant Food has supported Shelter House through its Community Bag Program. | 10/26/2022 | Community Bag |
| Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless | Impact Story | DC | Civic | The Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless provides comprehensive legal support to individuals and families who are struggling with poverty and homelessness in Washington, DC. Giant Food has supported this nonprofit organization through its Community Bag Program. | 07/18/2024 | Community Bag |
*Please note the Giant Food Bloomin’ 4 Good Program concluded in 2023, and all listed organizations are now active in the Community Bag Program.