Giant extends drive to help stock food pantries

Hoping to meet increasing demands at area food banks, Giant Food Inc. is extending its annual "Good Neighbor Food and Funds" campaign through the end of this month.

The campaign was to end Dec. 31, but will run until Jan. 31 to benefit food pantries and soup kitchens, some of which reported in a recent survey that they are serving more families than ever.

People can participate by donating nonperishable food or cash at participating Giant or Super G stores. For information: www.giantfood.com.