What an incredible weekend at the Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle! Giant Food was proud to be the title sponsor for the ninth year in a row, and we were thrilled to welcome thousands of our neighbors to celebrate summer with good food, music, and fun. This year, we increased our footprint and expanded from nine to 12 blocks, showcasing the impressive impact of BBQ Battle. Over the two-day event, guests saw over 40 Competition BBQ Teams and the USO Military Chef Cookoff live, watched over 30 bands and performances, and sampled over 100 products. We also had the opportunity to support meaningful causes by partnering with the USO Mid-Atlantic, Capital Area Food Bank, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of the National Capital Area. In partnership with the National Pork Board, we donated over 54,000 pounds of pork to the Capital Area Food Bank. Additionally, we celebrated the one-year anniversary of our Ben's Chili Bowl Partnership and recognized the talented winners of the Virginia Ali Scholarship as part of the Pepsi Future Chef Competition. Congratulations are in order for the Giant associates who drove their teams to impressive finishes in the BBQ competition! Team Disruption, led by Rick Manzi and Sue Manzi, was crowned 2024 Giant Steak Grand Champions and placed second in the chicken category among five top-10 finishes. Meanwhile, Team Meat Coma, led by Store 363 Produce Manager Shawn Overbey and his wife Amy, placed first in the Impossible Foods category among their four top-10 finishes. We would also like to give a special shout-out to our participants, vendors, community partners, and Giant associates who helped make this event a huge success. We can't wait to see you all at the 33rd Annual Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle on June 21 & 22, 2025, for another unforgettable celebration of community, food, and fun! 🎉
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Joan Miles
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Can't wait!
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1wLooks like a great time!