Last updated on December 12th, 2024
The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation has awarded more than $1.4 million in grants for 2024.
During its current fall/winter grant cycle, the foundation will distribute $750,000 in grants to more than 250 nonprofits across Food Lion’s 10-state footprint.
Additionally, the foundation provided more than $675,000 to more than 250 organizations during its spring/summer grant cycle earlier in the year. All the grants support community feeding partners’ efforts to nourish neighbors experiencing hunger and provide nutritional education to their communities. Since its inception in 2001, the foundation has distributed more than $19.6 million.
“At Food Lion, we believe no one should have to choose between dinner and rent or gas and groceries,” said Adam Bass, VP of pricing for Food Lion and president of Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation.
“Through the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation, we are committed to ensuring our neighbors and their families receive the nourishment they deserve. We invest in these partnerships by awarding grants that improve access to nutritious food and offer education programs, making a real difference in people’s lives.”
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The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization operated by a volunteer board of directors comprised of Food Lion associates from different areas of the company. The foundation focuses on fighting child hunger and helping partner organizations increase their fresh capacity so families can put nutritious meals on their tables. The goal of the foundation’s grant funding is to support local organizations as they tackle food insecurity and promote healthier lifestyles through nutritional education initiatives.
The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation holds two grant cycles each year. The grant application deadline for the spring/summer cycle is March 13 and can be found online. Grants will be awarded in July. Nonprofits are eligible for grants if affiliated with Feeding America or the United Way. Organizations are eligible to apply for grants every 12 months.
