Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation donates nearly $400,000 to local hunger relief
The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation has donated nearly $400,000 to local hunger relief organizations with their Spring 2021 grants.
Posted — UpdatedThe donations were made in the form of grants to 143 nonprofit organizations across its 10-state footprint. According to a statement from the company, "The grants will support the organizations’ efforts to combat food insecurity and provide nutritional education to neighbors."
The list includes a number of area nonprofits in Carrboro, Durham, Fayetteville, Goldsboro, Greenville, Raleigh, Rocky Mount, Wake Forest, Wilson and more.
“Food Lion takes pride in being a part of the community in the towns and cities we serve. Through Food Lion Feeds and the grants provided by the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation, we’re happy to support our food bank partners and help those in need in these communities by providing access to food and meals, as well as investing in innovative programs that address the underlying causes of food insecurity,” said Food Lion Feeds Foundation President Adam Bass.
The announcement also indicates:
"Food Lion Feeds has helped provide more than 750 million meals to individuals and families since 2014 and has committed to providing 1.5 billion meals by 2025 through a combination of product, financial and equipment donations; disaster relief and recovery efforts; volunteer hours by associates; in-store retail campaigns; and the company’s pioneering food rescue program.
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