Food Lion Feeds’ annual Gala Apple Bag campaign provided the equivalent of more than 13.8 million meals to families experiencing food insecurity.
This year’s total marks the campaign’s second-largest number of meals provided since it began in 2014.
Customers supported the effort from Sept. 17-Oct. 7 by buying marked bags of Gala apples or making cash donations at the register. Proceeds benefit hunger-relief organizations that receive grants through the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Food Lion.
Each year, the foundation awards more than $1 million in grants to community partners that help feed those in need. Since the Apple Bag campaign’s inception, customer support has helped generate the equivalent of more than 57 million meals.
“The generosity of our customers each year in helping to fight hunger is truly remarkable,” said Kevin Durkee, manager, Food Lion Feeds.
“We are grateful for their continued support of the Gala Apple Bag Campaign and their ongoing commitment to helping us fight food insecurity in the towns and cities we serve. Together, with our community partners, we are making a significant impact.”
Established in 2001, the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation provides financial support to programs and organizations that help to eliminate hunger.
It awards grants twice annually to benefit more than 500 local feeding partners and supports capital campaign gifts to food banks. These organizations provide food, as well as health education and job skills training.
To learn more, visit foodlion.com/feeds.