Giant Supermarkets To Boost Minimum Pay To $9 Per Hour

Giant Food Stores will boost its minimum pay to $9 per hour, effective June 7, the company said Tuesday.

The change applies to 197 non-union supermarkets run by Carlisle-based Giant and its Martin’s division.

Data from a website that tracks wages shows the decision will be worth as much as $1.67 per hour extra for the company’s workforce.

“Our associates are the foundation of our success and we have always believed in paying competitive wages to attract the best talent,” said Giant President Tom Lenkevich in a prepared statement.

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Do You Have Hot Pockets? The Product Is Under Recall

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York, PA – Giant has pulled from its shelves packages of Hot Pockets Philly Steak & Cheese as a result of a recent recall of meat products.

Rancho Feeding Corp. recalled millions of pounds of meat products after the U.S. Department of Agriculture found that the roducts were produced without all required inspections.

To date, Giant has not received any reports of illness associated with the recall.

To see a list of the recalled products, click here: http://www.ydr.com/business/ci_25163369/giant-recalls-hot-pockets

Children’s Gets $5 Million Gift From Giant Food

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia announced Friday a $5 million gift from Giant Food Stores L.L.C. toward the $425 million Buerger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care under construction at the hospital’s University City campus.

The hospital in June received a $50 million donation toward the outpatient center scheduled to open next year from hospital trustee Reid Buerger and his family, which owns a Fort Washington financial services firm.

Read more at http://www.philly.com/philly/business/20140125_Children_s_gets__5M_gift_from_Giant_Food.html#DrEDWrbc1bDE3vto.99