Giant Food Stores, Martin’s Food Markets and its affiliates will be donating $250,000 to the American Red Cross from its charitable organization, Our Family Foundation. The funds will help support recovery efforts and families impacted by Hurricane Irma in Florida.

“Our hearts and prayers go out to Floridians who are in the midst of coping with the aftermath and devastation of Hurricane Irma,” said Tom Lenkevich, president of Giant and Martin’s. “We hope that our donation provides residents and volunteers with the items they need now, including food, shelter and other essentials to help them begin the recovery process.”

Including this donation, the company and its affiliates donated $500,000 in cash and products to the American Red Cross for all recent hurricane relief efforts.