Giant Tiger Greenwood to Hold "Fill a Bus" Event


OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Aug. 14, 2015) - Giant Tiger is proud to be connected and committed to the communities they serve. On August 15, Giant Tiger Greenwood will host its first Fill a Bus" challenge to assists families in need.

Store manager Mark Durling is challenging the Greenwood community to "fill the Giant Tiger bus with non-perishable food items, toiletries, and toys. All contributions will be donated to the Upper Room Food Bank.
"The Upper Room Food Bank is a pillar in our community and we are delighted to support their great cause with our event," said store manager Mark Durling. ".

What: Giant Tiger "Fill a Bus" event to benefit the Upper Room Food Bank
When: Saturday, August 15 from 8am-9pm
Where: 963 Central Avenue

For more information on the Fill a Bus Greenwood challenge visit http://www.facebook.com/greenwoodgt.

About Giant Tiger:

We are the leading Canadian owned family discount store, committed to providing on trend family fashions, groceries, and everyday needs. Established in 1961 in Ottawa's Byward Market, the privately held company has over 200 locations across Canada and employs over 7,000 team members. All Giant Tiger locations are locally owned or operated by a team member who knows the community. In 2001 the North West Company entered into a franchise agreement with Giant Tiger Stores Limited to open and operate Giant Tiger stores in Western Canada. The friendly local stores with the iconic yellow Tiger logo are not only where Canadians shop more and spend less, but they help bring communities together. In 2014, Giant Tiger donated more than $2 million to more than 700 local associations and charities across Canada.

Giant Tiger checks out as Canada's low price Giant with our low prices every day, price matching, Claw Backs throughout the store and the no time limit return policy. For more information about the company, please visit www.gianttiger.com or join us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/gianttiger or follow us on Twitter @GTboutique.

Giant Tiger, a proud Canadian company since… FOREVER! #CanadaPROUD

Contact Information:

Sara Chesiuk, Manager,
Public Relations and Community Activation
schesiuk@gianttiger.com