GIANT Food Stores announced today a $3 million donation to 2,057 public and private schools through its A+ School Rewards program for the 2013-2014 school year. Since the program launched in 2005, more than $19 million has been donated to local schools throughout participating markets in the four states GIANT operates.
GIANT A+ School Rewards program allows local schools to earn cash for technology, scholarships, school programs, field trips, playgrounds, and other educational needs. After customers had designated the school(s) of their choice, A+ School Rewards points accrued with each purchase made using a BonusCard from October 6, 2013 through March 22, 2014.
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“Thank you to all of our customers and local schools who took a few moments to sign up for our popular school fundraiser and shopped with their BonusCard,” said Tom Lenkevich, president, GIANT. “Year after year, we are gratified by the strong response. Schools just love what they can do with their A+ School Rewards!”
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Elmwood Elementary School in Mechanicsburg, PA was the top earning school this year, at $25,463. The other top earning schools by state included:
- Bishop Walsh School in Cumberland, MD - $16,431
- St. Bridget School in Richmond, VA - $5,661
- Faith Christian Academy in Martinsburg, WV - $3,532
For a complete listing of participating schools and the A+ School Rewards they have earned for the 2013-2014 school year, visit www.giantfoodstores.com/aplus.