EPHRATA – The former site of Martin’s Country Market in Ephrata, destroyed by fire in February of 2024 is the site of a proposed new Giant Food Market. The approximately 39,000 square foot store is part of a redeveloped shopping center located at the intersection of W. Main Street/Route 322 and Hackman Road. Construction will begin after obtaining the necessary permits and approvals. Specific store amenities and employment opportunities, as well as an opening date, will be shared at a later date. According to John Ruane, president of the Giant Company, “This second Ephrata store will provide greater convenience for our customers living and working in the northwest portion of the borough, coupled with the latest amenities and service delivered with the kindness they have come to expect from GIANT.”