Laurel Center Giant Food to Unveil Store Updates at Ribbon Cutting Friday; Laurel store celebrates renovation with June 20th events and activities

WHAT: Grand Re-Opening, ribbon cutting ceremony, and local food pantry donation at the Laurel Center Giant Food in Laurel, Md.

Between June 20th and June 22nd, the Laurel Center Giant Food will provide a tasting passport to all customers during special event hours (Friday from 3 to 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.), encouraging them to explore the changes throughout the store. A completed passport gives customers the opportunity to win free groceries for a month.

Over the next four weekends, Laurel Center Giant customers will enjoy tastings, live music, kids entertainment, and more.

In honor of the occasion, Giant will make a significant donation to the Laurel Advocacy & Referral Services a local organization making a big difference in the community, during Friday’s Grand Reopening Celebration.

WHY:Giant is dedicated to improving and growing its stores in Maryland, Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Delaware. Throughout its 78 year history, Giant has remained committed to providing the highest level of quality, value, and service to its customers.

New elements at this Giant Food include:

• Upgraded and expanded produce department featuring a greater selection of fresh fruits and vegetables.
• All-new locally grown produce display, offering customers the freshest local fruits and vegetables from area farmers.
• Redesigned, customer-friendly deli, featuring a wide variety of high-quality meats and cheeses.
• New offerings at customer-friendly bakery including bread displays with large assortment of whole-grain offerings.
• Continued offering of natural and organic section, featuring full line of Giant Nature’s Promise products and natural frozen foods.
• Full service Giant Pharmacy, where customers can continue to save by using the new Giant Prescription Savings Card.

WHO: Ribbon Cutting Participants

• Maryland State Senator James C. Rosapepe (invited)
• Maryland State Delegate Barbara A. Frush (invited)
• Maryland State Delegate Joseline A. Pena-Melnyk (invited)
• Maryland State Delegate Benjamin S. Barnes (invited)
• Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker III (invited)
• Prince George’s County Council Member Mary Lehmen (invited)
• Giant Food District Director Amy McAllister-Flynn
• Giant Food Store Manager Scott Bonsall
• Laurel Advocacy & Referral Services Associates
• Giant Food Customers & Associates