SACO — The Saco Hannaford Supermarket & Pharmacy will host a grand reopening event on Saturday to celebrate the completion of a renovation project that added nearly 500 new fresh and organic items, while making it even easier to shop at the store.

“Some of the improvements — like wider perimeter aisles and our fresh décor — are striking to customers as soon as they come into the supermarket,” said Store Manager Steve Saucier. “Less obvious is all the work we have put into making this store more environmentally sustainable, with bright, high-efficiency lighting and energy-saving refrigeration units.”

The event starts at 7 a.m. at the Saco Hannaford, 532 Main St. (U.S. Route 1) in Saco.

Saucier said that the first 300 shoppers will receive a gift card randomly valued between $5 and $250, participate in product sampling, a raffle and other activities.

The renovated store has several new, convenient offerings that make it easy for customers to grab a quick meal and go. These additions include a hot bar and a signature sandwich station that features grilled cheese, burritos and panini. In-store made sandwiches and salads, fresh rolled sushi and hot wings are also produced on-site daily.

The store’s pharmacy also has been renovated. A new consultation room provides privacy for customers who want to discuss medication with their pharmacist or get a flu shot.

In conjunction with the event, the Saco Hannaford is donating $3,000 to the Eastern Trail Alliance for its Close the Gap campaign.

“We hope everyone joins us to see all that their Saco Hannaford has to offer,” Saucier said.

Hannaford Supermarkets are based in Scarborough and operate 180 stores in the Northeast. Stores are located in Maine, New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont.

Hannaford employs more than 26,000 associates.

Additional information can be found at hannaford.com.