Health - Bensalem Township

GIANT Donates 3,000 Hams to Help Fight Hunger this Spring

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13 hours ago

March 16, 2026

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As part of its ongoing commitment to help eliminate hunger in the local communities it serves, The GIANT Company announced a donation of 3,000 hams to 14 hunger relief partner organizations, of which two are in Bucks County. GIANT team members will also volunteer at several food banks over the next few weeks to help organize and restock pantry shelves.

“Protein is the heart of a nutritious meal, and every family deserves that,” said Courtney Hopcraft, manager, community relations and strategic partnerships, The GIANT Company. “With this donation, we are delivering that essential protein to help our local hunger relief partners ensure families have this key center of the plate item for their weeknight dinners or special celebrations.”

Hams will be donated to the following hunger relief partners:

Warminster Food Bank – Warminster, Pa.
Philabundance – Philadelphia, Pa.
New Britain Baptist – New Britain, Pa.
Second Harvest Food Bank – Nazareth, Pa.
West Chester Food Bank – West Chester, Pa.

Central Pennsylvania Food Bank – Harrisburg, Pa.
Family and Community Services – Brookhaven, Pa.
Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank – Reading, Pa.
Indiana County Community Action Program – Homer City, Pa.
Lancaster County Food Hub – Lancaster, Pa.
Manna on Main Street – Lansdale, Pa.
York County Food Bank – York, Pa.
Maryland Food Bank – Hagerstown, Md.
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank – Verona, Va.

“We are so grateful to The GIANT Company for their donation of 200 hams ahead of the spring holidays. This donation comes at a time when too many of our neighbors are struggling with food insecurity, and these hams will help put meals on many tables,” said Jay Worrall, president, Helping Harvest. “Additionally, we appreciate The GIANT Company’s commitment to regular volunteering. Whether distributing food at a Mobile Market or packing food at our warehouse, their team members bring positivity and commitment every time they join us.”

GIANT’S customers can also help feed their neighbors in need. From now through April 5, 2026, customers can donate their free ham certificates at the register in-store to a local food bank.

Click here for more information on the ham redemption program, including how to donate your ham certificate.

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Tackle Spring Break Travel Prep with GIANT Pharmacists

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2 weeks 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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2 weeks 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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2 weeks 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.