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The Giant Co., known locally as Giant and Martin’s, has announced the return of its annual Feeding School Kids initiative.

Marking its sixth year, customers at Giant, Martin’s and Giant Heirloom Market stores can round up their purchases to the nearest dollar or convert their choice points into a donation for their local public school districts’ food programs now through March 31.

To launch the program, The Giant Co. will donate $100,000. Through Feeding School Kids, public school districts have been able to support meal programs and address food insecurity from supplying backpacks with weekend food to clearing outstanding student lunch debt to building on-campus food pantries and establishing garden programs.

Chamber sets meeting on Antarctica trip

The Blair County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Epic Journeys, LLC, has added a cruise to Antarctica, Feb. 3-14, 2027.

This adventure will give you opportunities to discover the magic of the “White Continent” and observe Antarctic wildlife close up, including seals, whales and penguin colonies, as you experience the Antarctic landscape.

An informational meeting will be held at 11 a.m. Feb. 5 at the Devorris Center for Business Development, 3900 Industrial Park Drive, Altoona. There is no obligation or cost to attend. To register for the meeting, call the Chamber at 814-943-8151 or go to www.blairchamber.com.