Food Lion is preparing to open its first store in the greater Pontiac, South Carolina, area. Located at 10508 Two Notch Road in Elgin, the store is part of Food Lion’s continued growth and investment across its 10-state footprint. Customers will find an easy-to-shop layout, expanded assortment, pickup and home delivery through the Food Lion […]
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Food Lion has become a household name known for its commitment to providing quality products at affordable prices. As of 2023, Food Lion operates over 1,000 locations across multiple states in the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the U.S.
Recognized for its dedication to customer satisfaction, the company offers a diverse range of groceries and household items. The supermarket chain’s unique store layout, known as ‘The Bloom Concept,’ sets it apart. This concept strategically arranges fresh produce and floral departments at the entrance, fostering an inviting atmosphere for shoppers right from the moment they step inside.
With a focus on convenience and value, Food Lion continues to evolve its stores to cater to the needs of the communities it serves.
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Food Lion Donates 805K Meals Through College Football Program
Food Lion Feeds donated the equivalent of 805,000 meals to college students through its annual Sack to Give Back program during the 2025 football season, topping the previous year’s total of 793,000 meals. Thirty-four collegiate football teams participated in the program, which provided the equivalent of 1,000 meals for every quarterback sack recorded during the […]
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Food Lion Plans 4 Store Openings Across The Carolinas
Food Lion will open four stores across North and South Carolina in the first quarter, extending the Ahold Delhaize banner’s footprint in its core Southeast market. The Salisbury, North Carolina-based grocer announced the expansion Jan. 15, with the first location opening six days later in Pontiac, South Carolina. The openings mark continued growth for the […]
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Food Lion Feeds, Boys & Girls Clubs Of America Begin Three-Year Partnership
Food Lion has begun a new partnership between its hunger-relief platform, Food Lion Feeds, and Boys & Girls Clubs of America, aimed at supporting youth through nutrition education, wellness programming and access to healthy meals. The three-year partnership includes a $250,000 commitment from Food Lion Feeds to support 20 local Boys & Girls Club organizations […]
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Food Lion Feeds Donates 28M Meals To Local Families
Food Lion Feeds, Food Lion’s hunger-relief platform, donated nearly 28 million meals to communities during the “Holidays Without Hunger” campaign, which ran Nov. 5-Dec. 9 in support of Feeding America. “Holidays Without Hunger” also supports 33 local Feeding America partner food banks and hundreds of partner agencies throughout Food Lion’s 10-state operating area. Since it […]
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Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation Awards $985K In Grants
The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation has awarded more than $985,000 in “Nourishing Our Neighbors” grants to 318 feeding partners across Food Lion’s 10-state operating region. According to the foundation, the grants will help participating nonprofits deliver food assistance – as well as education on meal planning, budgeting and cooking – that will help them […]
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Food Lion Invests $484M To Upgrade 153 Stores In Charlotte, NC Area
With a $484 million capital investment, Food Lion is enhancing the customer shopping experience with 153 remodeled stores throughout the greater Charlotte market area (DMA), which includes multiple towns and cities across North and South Carolina. “Charlotte is a special market for us because it’s our hometown,” said Food Lion President Greg Finchum. “Every enhancement […]
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Retailers Commemorate Veterans Day With Discounts, Fundraisers
As Veterans Day approaches, retailers are taking the opportunity to honor those who have served our country. Many are offering exclusive discounts and promotions for active-duty military personnel, veterans and their families. In addition, retailers are also implementing creative ways to show their appreciation, such as in-store displays, online campaigns and partnerships with local veteran […]
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Food Lion Feeds’ Apple Bag Campaign Provides 13.8M Meals
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 […]
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Food Lion Feeds Awards More Than $2.6M In Grants
The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation has awarded more than $2.6 million in grants to 120 organizations as part of its Summers Without Hunger campaign, supporting community feeding partners working to prevent childhood hunger, address food insecurity and promote healthier lifestyles. Food Lion customers and participating vendors supported the annual Summers Without Hunger campaign, which provided […]
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Food Lion Feeds Launches Annual Apple Bag Campaign
Food Lion Feeds has launched its annual Gala Apple Bag campaign throughout Food Lion’s 10-state operating footprint. Through Oct. 7, shoppers can buy specially marked bags of Gala apples or make a cash donation to support community hunger-relief organizations. Through the campaign, $0.50 (monetary equivalent of five meals) from each bag purchase will be provided […]
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Food Lion Feeds Remodels 33 Food Pantries For Hunger Action Month
As part of its annual Great Pantry Makeover initiative, Food Lion Feeds – Food Lion’s hunger-relief platform – is remodeling and restocking 33 food pantries to better serve their communities. The effort is held every September in recognition of Hunger Action Month, a time when Food Lion Feeds strengthens its partnership with Feeding America to […]
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Food Lion Feeds Provides 28M Meals To Prevent Child Hunger
With many children facing food insecurity, Food Lion customers and participating vendors helped provide more than 28 million meals through the “Summers Without Hunger” initiative. Customers supported the annual campaign by buying special reusable bags for $2 between June 18-July 15. Ten Food Lion suppliers matched the proceeds from the bag sales: Campbell’s, Frito-Lay, General […]
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Food Lion Deploys Flybuy Pickup, Completing Brandwide Rollout
Food Lion has deployed Flybuy, an AI-powered location engine, to power its growing curbside pickup program, Food Lion To Go. This milestone completes the full-scale integration of Flybuy across all 1,650 Ahold Delhaize stores. As part of the Ahold Delhaize family, Food Lion joins sister banners – including Stop & Shop, The Giant Company, Giant […]
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Food Lion Feeds Awards More Than $1.1 Million In Hunger-Relief Grants
The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation awarded more than $1.1 million in hunger-relief grants to 264 organizations during the spring/summer grant cycle. The grants support the efforts of community feeding partners to provide food and nutritional education. Since its inception in 2001, the foundation has distributed nearly $23 million across Food Lion’s 10-state operating area. “Nourishing […]
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Wilson Tapped As CFO For Ahold Delhaize USA
Jason Wilson, a retail and finance executive and longtime leader at Ahold Delhaize USA companies, has been named CFO. Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which also includes five omnichannel grocery brands – Food Lion, The Giant Co., Giant Food, Hannaford and […]
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Food Lion Feeds’ Summer Campaign Focuses On Reducing Child Hunger
Food Lion Feeds, Food Lion’s hunger-relief platform, has launched its annual Summers Without Hunger campaign, an initiative that has provided more than 97 million meals since 2019. Summers Without Hunger helps fight childhood hunger by ensuring kids have access to food during the summer when school cafeterias, the primary source of breakfast and lunch for […]
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Food Lion Feeds Honors Hunger-Relief Efforts During Feedys Awards
Food Lion Feeds, Food Lion’s hunger-relief platform, marked its 10th annual Feedys Awards by honoring a select group of food banks, volunteers, community leaders and Food Lion employees who make an impact in their communities. This year’s honorees were recognized for their outstanding efforts and commitment to addressing food insecurity across the grocery retailer’s 10-state […]
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Food Lion Feeds Donates Meals During ‘Score To Give More’ Initiative
During the 2024-25 college basketball season, Food Lion Feeds partnered with 51 programs in eight states, including 15 women’s teams, for its “Score to Give More” initiative. For every free throw made during regular season and tournament games, Food Lion Feeds provided 100 meals (up to 30,000 per team), with the effort totaling more than […]
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Ahold Delhaize USA Appoints Nicks, Krajnovic To New Leadership Roles
Ahold Delhaize USA has promoted two of its executives to new roles within the company. Keith Nicks has been named chief commercial and digital officer, while Sanja Krajnovic has been elevated to chief supply chain officer. Keith Nicks In his new and expanded role, Nicks leads commercial capabilities for the U.S. businesses, including private brands, […]