Giant Food Launching Virtual ‘Healthier Together’ Classes
Giant Food Announces “Healthier Together” Virtual Series to Promote and Explore Wellness in the New Year
Giant Food, the leading greater Washington, D.C. regional grocery chain, is launching a five-week “Healthier Together” virtual series of free online nutrition and healthy living classes aimed at supporting the wellness goals of its local community. The series will run from Jan. 17-Feb.14 and will be hosted by Giant’s Healthy Living Team of registered dietitian nutritionists who will provide guidance, inspiration, recipe, and product suggestions for those looking to kick off a healthy new year.
“Implementing lifestyle changes big or small can be overwhelming and we know change looks different for everyone,” said Lisa Coleman, director of Healthy Living at Giant. “Our team has created a program that provides realistic solutions and helpful resources for those in the community who want to start the new year off by prioritizing their wellness.”
Attendees are invited to join the live classes on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. or 7 p.m. EST or to watch recorded sessions at a time of their choosing. The sessions will explore the following topics:
- Jan. 17 – Organizing and Planning for the New Year: From Meal Planning to home keeping, learn how to better manage your budget and time using simple tools and strategies.
- Jan. 24 – A Mindful Approach to the New Year: Mindfulness is all about being present. Learn how mindfulness applies to eating, meaningful connections and work-life balance.
- Jan. 31 – Healthy Habits to Support Fitness Goals: Whether you work out at home, in the gym, or somewhere in between, healthy habits are essential to obtain and maintain your fitness goals.
- Feb. 7 – Food as Preventative Medicine: The link between food and health is more important than ever before. Learn how to shop for long-term health and wellbeing.
- Feb. 14 – Expanding & Balancing Your Plate: Healthy doesn’t have to be boring – in fact, it can be just the opposite when you try something new or trendy.
Throughout the series, the Giant Healthy Living Team will also be showcasing Guiding Stars rated products that can effectively support a full spectrum of wellness goals. To encourage customers to make healthier food choices, Giant Flexible Rewards members can opt in to receive 2x Flexible Rewards points when they shop Guiding Stars rated products.
To register for the “Healthier Together” series, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/healthier-together-a-5-week-series-tickets-399165333257 or giantfood.com/healthiertogether.
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Giant Food Pharmacies Add Flu, Strep Testing Along With COVID Testing, Boosters
Fourteen Giant Food pharmacy locations throughout Maryland and Virginia are offering on-site testing for flu A and B strains and strep throat for individuals 3 years of age and older. Giant’s flu and strep throat testing joins its other reliable and convenient medical services, including COVID-19 antibody testing and immunizations including updated COVID-19 (bivalent) boosters, all as part of the retailer’s effort to expand convenient point-of-care testing access and support the health of its communities.
Testing is administered by Giant’s certified in-store pharmacists or certified technicians and results will be received within 10 minutes. If further consultation is needed, Giant Pharmacy offers an optional telehealth visit with a healthcare provider through Physician 360 ($29.95 fee applies payable to Physician 360 with discount code “GIANT”) to receive a consultation and any needed prescriptions, without leaving the pharmacy.
“Giant Food is committed to helping our customers by being a one-stop solution for not just their food needs, but also as part of their whole wellness package. By offering these new testing services, we are enabling customers to get their results instantly, speak to a doctor, and receive their medicine without ever leaving a Giant Pharmacy,” said Paul Zvaleny, director of pharmacy operations at Giant Food. “Our Giant Pharmacy team is committed to keeping our communities in good health and we continue to keep our flu and cold products stocked for customers during this time of year when seasonal illness is often at a high.”
The cost of flu testing is $39.99, and the cost of strep throat testing is $29.99, though these fees may be FSA/HSA eligible and patients are encouraged to contact their plan provider for more information.
Patients are required to make an appointment and can be booked online at https://giantfood.com/pages/diagnostic-testing. Those under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
For more information, or to schedule an on-site flu or strep test, visit https://giantfood.com/pages/diagnostic-testing.
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Giant Food Launches 15 Days of Savings Holiday Campaign
To celebrate the season, Giant Food, the leading greater Washington, D.C., regional grocery chain, is holding its 15 Days of Savings holiday campaign to deliver surprise and delight value to customers. Using Giant’s Flexible Rewards loyalty program and a variety of digital offers, customers can save on featured popular holiday items through daily deals on items including baking ingredients, desserts, snacks, prepared foods and more, getting many items for free, and earning bonus Flexible Rewards points from Dec. 1-15.
“We have always prioritized our customers by offering discounts on fan-favorite items throughout the year,” said Melanie Butler, manager of customer relationship management and loyalty at Giant Food. “This year especially, we knew our community could benefit from additional savings and we are excited to launch this campaign to deliver even more value to our customers on items that will help to make their holidays memorable.”
Offers will be available for one day only and will be announced the day they are live. New offers will be posted every day in-store and online. Customers can check the signs in-store or at giantfood.com/pages/holiday-savings each day to take advantage of that day’s offer. The offers will be available for redemption in-store at any Giant location as well as through same-day Giant Delivers or Giant Pickup orders.
Giant’s 15 Days of Savings holiday campaign joins another valuable new Flexible Rewards program benefit, which allows customers to redeem their rewards points for highly sought-after store brand products, including bread, milk, vegetables, bottled water, and more at reduced point requirements. Product redemptions for the participating items are now available for only 50, 75 or 100 Flexible Rewards points, on average a 50 to 75 percent discount compared to typical redemption value for grocery savings, allowing customers to experience increased value in everyday shopping.
The Giant Flexible Rewards program is the faster way to save and earn rewards. Through regular shopping at any Giant Food store or online at giantfood.com, members earn points through qualifying purchases to use toward rewards offerings on grocery spending, gas savings, free product offers and charitable donations.
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