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Join GIANT Co Dietitians for Virtual Fall Family Fun

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4 years ago

August 29, 2022

Add some fun and festive meal and snack ideas to your family’s table this fall with The GIANT Company’s team of dietitians. They are back with a full schedule of free, live classes via Zoom for chefs of all ages this September and October.

“For many families, this is a busy time of the year with school, sports and other activities, which is why the team of dietitians is here to help,” said Kilene Knitter, MS, RD, LDN, dietitian with The GIANT Company. “From family meals to mini chef creations and Halloween goodies, grab your aprons and your tablets and join us in the kitchen this fall.”

Here’s a sneak peek of The GIANT Company’s dietitian classes to check out this September and October:

Family Meals at 5 – Celebrate Family Meals Month this September by creating a nutritious and delicious meal live in under 30 minutes with one of The GIANT Company dietitians every Tuesday at 5 p.m. Sure to bring everyone around the table, meal ideas include cheesy chicken and broccoli bake, veggie stuffed peppers, au gratin sausage skillet, and pasta with chicken, tomatoes and peppers. Also, in honor of Family Meals Month, the dietitians are giving away three pantry makeover experiences worth up to $150 each so you can spend more time where it matters most – around the table! Each virtual dietitian class attended throughout September counts as one sweepstakes entry. For official rules and details, contact The GIANT Company dietitians.

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Hunger Action Awareness – September is Hunger Action Month. Join the dietitians Thursdays at 12 p.m. to learn how you can make a difference and participate in their orange plate challenge. Topics covered include paying it forward, budget savvy shopping and meal building with tools.

Kids in the Kitchen – Every Saturday at 10 a.m. be the dietitians’ guest for Disney themed Mini Chef Morning classes. For kids of all ages, let them see how far they can go with Moana’s coconut pear donuts, head to the Hundred Acre Wood for Winnie the Pooh’s pasta salad, or get tangled in the kitchen with Rapunzel’s frying pan cookie, plus many more of your Disney favorites.
Dietitian Myth-Busters – Don’t get spooked by nutrition misinformation. Mondays at 7 p.m. this October, The GIANT Company dietitians are ready to uncover truths to common myths like protein misconceptions, eating healthy is too expensive, and the sugar stigma.

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Celebrate Halloween – Join The GIANT Company dietitians for a spooktacular week of classes leading up to Halloween, including:
- Oct. 25 at 12 p.m.: Fall Drinks- Hocus Pocus Punch
- Oct. 26 at 10 a.m.: Better for You Baking Series- Ghost Brownies
- Oct. 27 at 12 p.m.: National Pasta Month Series- Spaghetti & Eyeballs
- Oct. 28 at 12 p.m.: Feature Friday Series- Peace, Love & Candy with SmartSweets
- Oct. 29 at 10 a.m.: Mini Chef Mornings- Monsters University Apple Nachos
- Oct. 31 at 12 p.m.: Fall Produce Series- Fresh Pumpkin Pie with Meringue Ghosts

All classes are free to attend, but advanced registration is required for each class at thegiantcompanynutritionists.eventbrite.com.

A complete listing of all The GIANT Company virtual classes and ingredients needed for each class are also available on the event page. In addition, customers can earn 50 CHOICE Rewards points when they register, provide their card number, and attend the entire class.

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Tackle Spring Break Travel Prep with GIANT Pharmacists

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1 day ago

March 5, 2026

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After a long winter, many people are now looking ahead to spring break travel. Whether your plans have you headed to the beach or traveling abroad, GIANT and MARTIN’S pharmacists are available as a resource with pre-travel health consultations and over-the-counter product suggestions.

“The same way you may enlist the expertise of a travel agent when booking your vacation, your local GIANT or MARTIN’S pharmacist also has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to ensuring you have the right vaccinations or health essentials ahead of your trip,” said Nick Koch, director of pharmacy and wellbeing, The GIANT Company. “From pre-health travel consultations to offering recommendations for the best sunscreens and first aid basics, don’t overlook the value that our team of pharmacists can bring to your vacation preparations.”

If your spring break plans have you traveling aboard, GIANT and MARTIN’S pharmacists can also get you adventure ready with a pre-travel health consultation approximately as soon as travel dates are confirmed and a minimum of one month before you leave. This includes vaccines, prescription referrals, and over-the-counter medications.

Vaccines^* include but are not limited to yellow fever vaccine (available at select locations), typhoid vaccine and cholera vaccine. Prescription referrals include malaria prevention, traveler’s diarrhea prevention and care, motion sickness prevention and altitude sickness prevention. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit https://giantfoodstores.com/pages/pharmacy-services.

GIANT and MARTIN’S pharmacists advise that any prescription medication should always be packed in one’s carry-on bag, never in checked luggage, and preferably in the original container with the prescription label affixed. Be sure to bring enough for your trip as well as extra should there be any travel delays.

Travelers are also encouraged to pack a small first aid kit for on-the-go use. This should include bandages of various sizes, gauze pads, antibiotic ointment, hydrocortisone cream, tweezers and a thermometer. Be sure to add over the counter pain relievers, antacids, decongestants, hand sanitizers and antibacterial wipes, too. Additional items may be needed based on one’s destination and weather.

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Still Winter: NWS Issues Tuesday Morning Winter Weather Advisory

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4 days ago

March 2, 2026

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March “comes in as lion” to the Lower Bucks area as the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a winter weather advisory for Tuesday morning forecasting a mixed precipitation event making for possibly slippery road conditions.

The advisory is in effect from 5 a.m. until 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 3.

NWS says total snow accumulations less than one inch and ice accumulations around a light glaze in portions of southeast Pennsylvania and central, northern, and northwest New Jersey.

The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute, officials say, and motorists should plan on slippery road conditions. Motorists are reminded to slow down and use caution while traveling.

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Bucks Issues “Code Blue” Until March 3rd Due to Forecasted Bitter Cold

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5 days ago

March 1, 2026

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Bucks County has issued a “Code Blue” declaration as bitter cold is set to return for the start of March.

Shelters in Upper, Central and Lower Bucks will be in operation nightly Sunday through Tuesday morning.

The following shelters have been activated for this Code Blue event:

Lower Bucks – ahtn.org
(3/1)
Calvary Baptist Church – Gym
250 Green Lane
Bristol, PA 19007
www.calvarybristol.org

(3/2)
Morrisville Presbyterian Church
771 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
Morrisville, PA 19067
www.mpcusa.org

Please note the Lower Bucks shelter location changes Monday evening to Morrisville Presbyterian Church.

Guests are required to leave the shelters by 6:45 a.m. each day and may return in the evening

Upper Bucks – facebook.com/upperbuckscodeblue
Quakertown Masonic Lodge – First Floor
501 W. Broad Street
Quakertown, PA 18951

Central Bucks – co2ssh.org
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
301 N. Main Street
Doylestown, PA 18901
www.doylestownlutheran.org

Guests are required to leave the shelters by 6:45 a.m. each day and may return in the evening.

The Upper and Lower Bucks shelters will open at 8:30 p.m. The Central Bucks shelter opens at 7:30 p.m.

The county issues a “Code Blue” declaration when temperatures are forecast to drop below 20 degrees for two or more consecutive days. A “Code Blue” may be called amid higher temperatures, as consideration is also given to wind chill, precipitation and other circumstances.

Information about “Code Blue” openings is available Monday – Friday through the County’s Housing Link Helpline at 1-800-810-4434.