Giant Food Stores is the website of The GIANT Company, the supermarket chain in Pennsylvania and neighbouring states that also runs the Martin's stores. Online, Giant sells the same groceries you find in the aisles for home delivery or curbside pickup from your local store.
A good Giant order comes down to three things: picking the right fulfilment option, setting substitution preferences before you check out, and making sure your Choice Rewards card is attached so the points follow the online basket as well as the in-store one.
Delivery or pickup from Giant
Giant pickup means a store associate shops your list and you collect it from a marked bay at the store. It is usually the cheaper option, because there is less of a service charge and no driver to pay, and you can check the bags before you leave.
Giant delivery brings the order to your door in a chosen window. It suits big weekly shops, heavy items such as water and pet food, and anyone without a car. Expect a delivery fee and sometimes a service fee; both vary by order size and slot, so check the totals at checkout.
Evening and weekend Giant slots fill first. Book a window when you start a basket, then keep adding items until the cut-off shown in your account.
Substitutions and fresh items
Substitutions decide whether a Giant order goes well. For each item you can usually allow a replacement or refuse one. Allow them for staples where any brand works, and refuse them for anything where the exact product matters, such as a baby formula, a dietary product or a specific size.
Use the notes field on fresh items. A line like "green bananas" or "thin-sliced" at the Giant deli counter gets you closer to what you would have picked yourself.
Check the receipt on arrival. If something is missing or damaged, report it through your Giant account promptly; the chain has typically handled refunds for missing or poor items without needing a return, but check the current policy.
Choice Rewards and fuel points
The Giant Choice Rewards card is free and is the key to sale prices both in store and online. Link it to your online account before your first order so the member prices show in the basket.
Spending at Giant earns fuel points, which can be redeemed for a discount per gallon at Giant and Martin's fuel stations and at partner stations. Some promotions award bonus points on gift cards or selected products. Points expire after a set period, so check your balance and redeem before they lapse.
The Giant app also carries digital coupons. Clip them before you check out; they apply to online orders when the card is linked.
Store brands worth trying
Giant stocks its own GIANT brand across pantry staples, dairy, frozen food and household goods, alongside the Nature's Promise line for organic and free-from items. Own-brand products are typically cheaper than the national brand next to them, and for basics like flour, canned tomatoes and foil the difference in quality is small.
Compare unit prices rather than pack prices. The Giant site shows a price per ounce or per count on most items, which makes it easy to spot where a bigger pack is actually worse value.
When Giant prices are lowest
Giant runs a weekly circular, and sale prices change on a set day each week. Build a big order around the circular rather than a fixed list, and stock up on shelf-stable items when they hit the front page.
Holiday periods bring turkey and ham promotions tied to points. If you shop at Giant regularly, plan the big holiday meal around those offers.
Where the Giant savings are
The larger Giant dollar-off codes are generally aimed at first online orders or at customers returning after a gap. Expect a minimum basket before the discount applies, and a limit of one use per account.
Use the $30 code on your first proper weekly shop rather than a small top-up order. On a large basket it can cover the delivery fee and then some.
The $15 and $5 codes suit later orders. The $5 code is modest, so use it on a pickup order where there is no delivery fee to cancel it out.
Giant codes do not usually stack with each other, but they apply alongside Choice Rewards sale prices and clipped digital coupons, which is where the real saving adds up. Alcohol, gift cards and pharmacy items are commonly excluded from the minimum spend.
Common questions
Do I need a Giant Choice Rewards card to order online?
You can shop without one, but you miss member sale prices and fuel points. Linking the card is free and takes a minute.
Is Giant pickup cheaper than delivery?
Usually, because the fees are lower. Check both totals for your basket before booking a slot.
Are Giant online prices the same as in store?
They are generally close, but may differ slightly by store. Compare a few items you buy often.
Can I tip the Giant delivery driver?
Where tipping is offered, it is set at checkout and can often be adjusted afterwards. Check the current options in your account.
| Discount | Type | Get the deal |
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| $20 off | Promo code | View at Giant Food Stores → |
| $30 off | Promo code | View at Giant Food Stores → |
| $20 off | Promo code | View at Giant Food Stores → |
| $50 off | Promo code | View at Giant Food Stores → |
