Grocery retailers and associations continue to give back to their communities. This week’s roundup features a four-year national commitment to senior nutrition, two World Food Day campaigns – celebrated today, Oct. 16 – and holiday-season hunger drives in the Carolinas and Minnesota.
Food Lion
Food Lion Feeds, the grocer’s hunger-relief platform, is launching a four-year, $1 million commitment to Meals on Wheels America as the partners mark five years working together. The commitment begins with a $250,000 investment in 2026 to 
help local Meals on Wheels providers secure the vehicles, equipment and staffing needed to reach more older adults. Since 2022, Food Lion Feeds has contributed more than $1.35 million to 45 Meals on Wheels America member programs, supporting services for more than 23,900 older adults in Food Lion’s 10-state footprint.
On today’s World Food Day, Food Lion Feeds is donating $2 for every $1 donated to Meals on Wheels America, up to a $25,000 total match.
“A nourishing meal can help older adults stay healthy and independent in the communities they call home,” said Kevin Durkee, manager of Food Lion Feeds. “Through our continued partnership with Meals on Wheels America, we’re helping make those meals more accessible. Together, we’re reminding our older neighbors that they can count on Food Lion every day.”
Natural Grocers
Natural Grocers will donate 1 percent of sales from all 175 stores on World Food Day to The Cornucopia Institute for the second consecutive year, with a goal of raising more than $45,000. The nonprofit works to safeguard the integrity of organic labeling, production, processing and marketing.
“World Food Day reminds us that everyday choices at the grocery store can help shape the future of food,” said Raquel Isely, VP of marketing at Natural Grocers. “We are proud to continue our support of The Cornucopia Institute and its important work to protect organic integrity for generations to come.”
Harris Teeter
Harris Teeter has launched its annual Harvest Feast Round Up campaign, inviting customers to round up their transactions to the nearest whole dollar at checkout through Dec. 29, with 100 percent of funds benefiting hunger-relief partners in local 
communities. Customers and associates donated more than $820,000 in the 2025 campaign, and the program has raised more than $14 million since 2005. The Matthews, North Carolina-based grocer partners with 19 local agencies, with each food bank assigned specific stores so funds stay in the community where they’re raised.
“We want to make giving back a simple part of our customers’ everyday visits,” said Danna Robinson, director of corporate affairs and customer relations for Harris Teeter. “We’re proud to bring together our valued associates, our customers and our local food banks to help provide meals and make a meaningful difference in the communities we serve.”
Minnesota Grocers Association
The Minnesota Grocers Association has set a goal of raising 2 million meals through its 2026 Bag Hunger Campaign, running Oct. 18-Nov. 7 at more than 300 participating retail locations with 10 vendor sponsors. All food and monetary donations collected in stores go directly to local food shelves and food banks. Since 2008, the association and its partners have provided more than 47 million meals to Minnesota families facing food insecurity.
“The participating retailers are proud to bring the Bag Hunger Campaign to their communities,” said Patrick Garofalo, president of the Minnesota Grocers Association. “Our grocers and vendor sponsors share consumers’ concerns for providing food and essential items to local families, and together we can make a meaningful impact.”