Dollar General has extended its partnership with Feeding America for a fourth year with an additional $1 million donation to support the organization’s efforts to address national food insecurity.
Since 2021, Dollar General has donated more than $4 million and more than 33 million meals through in-kind food donations.
“As America’s largest retailer by store count, we are proud of the positive impact our Feeding America partnership continues to make in combatting food insecurity and increasing access to nutritious food,” said Denine Torr, Dollar General’s VP of corporate social responsibility and philanthropy.
“During the last three years, our work with Feeding America and its local food bank network has provided nutritious essentials to neighbors in need. We look forward to continuing our efforts to address food insecurity and appreciate Feeding America’s ongoing partnership.”
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Dollar General donates to more than 3,000 communities through its stores and distribution centers. On average, the company expects to donate more than 1.9 million pounds of grocery items, equivalent to more than 1 million meals, each month.
Additionally, as Dollar General continues to innovate donation processes to further its impact, in February the company began donating all private brand categories, which includes food, pet food, hygiene items, baby products and cleaning supplies.
“We can end hunger in this country when we work together,” said Claire Babineaux Fontenot, Feeding America’s CEO. “Dollar General’s continued and generous commitments to Feeding America means more people will have access to the food and resources they need to thrive.”
Beyond its Feeding America partnership, Dollar General offers fresh produce in more than 5,400 stores; has partnered with Shelf Engine to improve perishable food forecasting and ordering efficiency; and has expanded its Clover Valley private label brand through its “Food First” initiative to further provide convenient access to affordable essentials.
