Giant Food reports successful vaccine pilot

Giant Food reports that a recent pilot program distributing COVID-19 vaccinations to eligible Maryland residents was a success. The pilot program started in January with 35 community pharmacies throughout the state at Giant, Walmart and Martin’s locations. Giant said the vaccine administrations, which began on January 25, resulted in zero waste as all doses distributed to Giant’s 22 Maryland stores were administered within a 1-week period. Gov. Larry Hogan also visited the District Heights Giant pharmacy in Prince George’s County to speak about the pilot vaccination program and efforts to further reach disadvantaged communities. “Along with the Biden administration, we are rapidly expanding the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines to the neighborhood pharmacies that people know and trust,” Hogan said. “We are also prioritizing pharmacies in underserved areas to help ensure equitable access,” he added.