Food Lion believes no one should have to wonder where their next meal will come from or have to make the choice between paying bills or buying food. That is why it is important for us to provide support to nourish our local communities through Food Lion Feeds, our philanthropic giving platform focused on alleviating food insecurity.
OUR PARTNERS
IN ENDING HUNGER
Food Lion recognizes the important role many organizations play in hunger-relief, which is why we have established key partnerships across our operating area to help further their efforts and ensure families are being nourished in our local communities.
Food Lion is proud to support programs and events that focus on alleviating food insecurity in the towns and cities where we operate through the donation of product or Food Lion gift cards. For more information and to apply for a donation to support your hunger-relief efforts, please submit an online application here.
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FOUNDATION
Since 2001, the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation, a separate 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, has provided over $16 million in support for hunger-relief initiatives. Specifically, the Foundation grants support children at risk of hunger and support feeding agencies by helping to increase their "fresh" capacity so families can put nutritious meals on their tables. The foundation also helps provide nutrition education to eliminate the health risks of the hungry.
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Since 2001, the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation, a separate 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, has provided over $16 million in support for hunger-relief initiatives. Specifically, the Foundation grants support children at risk of hunger and support feeding agencies by helping to increase their "fresh" capacity so families can put nutritious meals on their tables. The foundation also helps provide nutrition education to eliminate the health risks of the hungry.
FOUNDATION
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TO OUR NEIGHBORS
Feeding America® is the largest hunger-relief organization in the United States. Through a network of 200 food banks and 60,000 food pantries and meal programs, it provides meals to more than 46 million people each year. Feeding America also supports programs that prevent food waste and improve food security among the people it serves; educates the public about the problem of hunger; and advocates for legislation that protects people from going hungry.
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters, supplies about 40% of the nation's blood, teaches skills that save lives, provides international humanitarian aid and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission.
No child should go hungry in America, but 1 in 6 kids will face hunger this year. No Kid Hungry is ending childhood hunger through effective programs that provide kids with the food they need. No Kid Hungry is a campaign of Share Our Strength, an organization working to end hunger and poverty.
Founded in 2002, Operation Homefront is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to build strong, stable, and secure military families so that they can thrive – not simply struggle to get by – in the communities they have worked so hard to protect. Recognized for superior performance by leading independent charity oversight groups, 92% of Operation Homefront expenditures go directly to programs that support tens of thousands of military families each year. Operation Homefront provides critical financial assistance, transitional and permanent housing and family support services to prevent short-term needs from turning into chronic, long-term struggles. Help serve America’s military families at OperationHomefront.org.
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Your $5 donation helps feed kids in your local community
June 2 – 29
put hope
table This Summer
on the
When you donate five dollars,
Food Lion Feeds and our partners will match it to help fill more plates of those in need.
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+ your donations
will be matched*
1.5 BILLION
1 BILLION
750 million
500 MILLION
MEALS DONATED
1.25 BILLION
2019
WHOSE DEFENSE CAN
BEAT HUNGER BEST?
This fall football season, Food Lion Feeds is partnering with
27 college teams to make a difference in local communities.
For each quarterback sack during the regular football season
Food Lion Feeds will donate 1,000 meals to a local food bank. *Over 800,000 meals can be donated to local food banks during the 2021 fall college football season.
*$1 helps provide at least 10 meals secured by Feeding America on behalf of local member food banks.
It's more than football, it's taking care of each other.
BUY NOW
Purchase a $2.99 Food Lion Feeds Apple bag and we will provide 5 meals* to your local food bank. Or make a cash donation at the register.
THE TABLE
on
PUT HOPE
september 15 - October 5
BUY NOW
Purchase a $2.99 Food Lion Feeds Apple bag and we will provide 5 meals* to your local food bank. Or make a cash donation at the register.
THE TABLE
on
PUT HOPE
PURCHASE TODAY
Also available for purchase in-store.
Together we can bring much more than a meal to our neighbors in
need this holiday season;
WE CAN GIVE HOPE.
We believe in the resiliency
of our communities and the
gift of being able to help
others celebrate this holiday.
Feeding America
projects that:
42 million people
1 in 6 children
including
may experience
food insecurity in 2021.
Last year we donated
763 Thousand BOXES.
This year our goal is
1.1 Million boxes.
Each box contains:
Food Lion Macaroni & Cheese, Pot-Style Thin Spaghetti, 1lb White Rice, No Salt Added Tomato Sauce, No Salt Added Corn, and No Salt Added Green Beans.
Purchase a food box from 11/10 to 12/14, or while supplies last, and Food Lion Feeds will donate it to your local food bank. Or make a cash donation at the register from 11/10 to 12/14, and it will go to the Feeding America® network of food banks.
$1 helps provide at least 10 meals secured by Feeding America on behalf of local member food banks. Food Lion guarantees a donation of a minimum of 1 Million meals for this campaign.
Visit foodlion.com/feeds to learn more.
HELP US MAKE A
WITH EVERY DONATION!
difference
Purchase a $5 hunger box or make a cash donation at the
register to help neighbors in need this holiday season.
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Shaw University
University of Delaware
University of North Carolina
University of Richmond
University of South Carolina
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Virginia Tech University
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Wake Forest University
William & Mary College
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Clemson University
Duke University
Eastern Carolina University
Elizabeth City State University
Elon University
Fayetteville State University
James Madison University
Johnson C Smith University
Liberty University
NC State University
North Carolina A & T State University
What's The Score?
total meals donated
*$1 helps provide at least 10 meals secured by Feeding America
on behalf of local member food bank
** Participating Colleges & Universities
For every free throw made this season**, Food Lion Feeds will donate 100 meals to help local neighbors in need. Cheer on your team to Score to Give More and check back here to see how many meals have been raised!
and our
neighbors in need
nourishing communities
Also available for purchase in-store.
HELP US MAKE A
difference
WITH EVERY DONATION!
Purchase a $5 hunger box or make a cash donation at the
register to help neighbors in need this holiday season.
PURCHASE TODAY
Together we can bring much more than a meal to our neighbors in
need this holiday season;
We believe in the resiliency
of our communities and the
gift of being able to help
others celebrate this holiday.
WE CAN GIVE HOPE.
THANK YOU!
Customers Purchased More Than
1.1 Million “Holidays Without Hunger”
Boxes and Donated More Than
$87,000 to Fight Hunger.
Together we are donating more than
6.6 million meals to fight hunger.
Caring for the communities we serve and our neighbors within them is at the core of everything we do.
When we come together,
we’re stronger as a community.
Our associates are passionate about putting hope on the table too, and often come together to help support our collective efforts through special projects and events throughout the year.
Volunteer Associate of the Month Makes a Huge Impact
How Food Lion employees can support hunger relief through local volunteering
Food Lion Feeds Provides 1.6 Million Meals to Neighbors
Celebrate the success of the fifth annual Food Lion Feeds Orange Bag campaign
15 North Carolina Universities Are Hungry for Change
How the Collegiate Hunger Challenge addressed campus-based food insecurity with Food Lion Feeds
15 North Carolina Universities Are Hungry for Change
Several universities throughout North Carolina engaged in an innovative campaign – Collegiate Hunger Challenge – to address food insecurity on and around college campuses. Fifteen universities competed against each other in the fourth annual challenge, sponsored by Food Lion Feeds and North Carolina Campus Engagement. Food Lion Feeds is Food Lion’s hunger relief platform. North Carolina Campus Engagement is a collaborative network of colleges and universities committed to educating students on civic and social responsibility.
Food Lion Feeds Provides 1.6 Million Meals to Neighbors
Celebrate the success of the fifth annual Food Lion Feeds Orange Bag campaign
Volunteer Associate of the Month Makes a Huge Impact
Together we
are Stronger
Caring for the communities we serve and our neighbors within them is at the core of everything we do.
When we come together,
we’re stronger as a community.
Our associates are passionate about putting hope on the table too, and often come together to help support our collective efforts through special projects and events throughout the year.
Volunteer Associate of the Month Makes a Huge Impact
How Food Lion employees can support hunger relief through local volunteering
Food Lion Feeds Provides 1.6 Million Meals to Neighbors
Celebrate the success of the fifth annual Food Lion Feeds Orange Bag campaign
15 North Carolina Universities Are Hungry for Change
How the Collegiate Hunger Challenge addressed campus-based food insecurity with Food Lion Feeds
Volunteer Associate of the Month Makes a Huge Impact
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15 North Carolina Universities Are Hungry for Change
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Food Lion Feeds Provides 1.6 Million Meals to Neighbors
2025
Purchase a
Food Lion FEEDs Orange Bag
to help a neighbor in need.
We’ll provide 5 meals*
to our local food bank
for every bag purchased
in-store or online!
ADD TO CART
* Food Lion Feeds will donate $0.50 (monetary equivalent of 5 meals) from each bag purchase to Feeding America® and its member food banks, up to $100,000 (equivalent of 1 million meals maximum) from March 2 - 22, 2022.
Purchase a
We’ll provide 5 meals*
to our local food bank
for every bag purchased
in-store or online!
to help a neighbor in need.
Food Lion FEEDs Orange Bag
ADD TO CART
When you donate $5 now through June 27th, Food Lion Feeds and our partners will match it to help nourish children in our local community this summer.* In 2022, 16.3 million meals were donated through our Summers Without Hunger campaign. Let’s work together to donate even more this year!
Donate Now*
17,100,000 meals were donated through our SUMMERS WITHOUT HUNGER campaign in 2021. Let’s work together to donate even more this year!
*From May 31st – June 27th, 2023 Food Lion and participating vendor partners will match and donate monetary donations made instore at checkout or online, up to $1,000,000, to Feeding America®. $1.00 helps provide at least 10 meals secured by Feeding America on behalf of local member food banks within Food Lion’s 10-state footprint. Funds raised could go to support Feeding America® programs that benefit local children and families.
Together,
we can help those in need this summer.
Find a Store
“*From September 14th - October 4th, 2022, Food Lion will donate monetary donations made at checkout in-store or online to Feeding America®. $1.00 helps provide at least 10 meals secured by Feeding America on behalf of local member food banks. Also, $0.50 (monetary equivalent of 5 meals) from each gala apple bag purchased, up to $1,000,000, will be donated to Feeding America® on behalf of local member food banks within Food Lion’s 10-state footprint. Funds raised could go to support Feeding America® programs that benefit local families.
BUY BAG OR DONATE*
*as part of a Food Lion To Go order.
SEPTEMBER 14 – OCTOBER 4
this holiday season.
*From Nov. 9 - Dec. 13, 2022, 100% of donations made at checkout in-store and online will be provided to Feeding America®.
For every $1.00 donation made, at least 10 meals secured by Feeding America® will be provided to local member food banks.
Every box purchased will be provided, in support of Feeding America on behalf of local member food banks, within Food Lion’s 10-state footprint.
Funds raised could go to support Feeding America® programs that benefit local families.
FIND A STORE
DONATE OR PURCHASE BOX*
*as part of a Food Lion To Go order.
November 9th – December 13th
Shop NOW
DONATE NOW*
*as part of an online order
MARCH 1 – 21
*From March 1 - 21, 2023 Food Lion will donate monetary donations made at checkout in-store or online to Feeding America®. $1.00 helps provide at least 10 meals secured by Feeding America on behalf of local member food banks. Also $0.50 (monetary equivalent of 5 meals) from each orange bag purchased, up to $100,000, will be donated to Feeding America® on behalf of local member food banks within Food Lion’s 10-state footprint. Funds raised could go to support Feeding America® programs that benefit local families.
MARCH 1 – 21
Volunteering has given Colby Sarver, Food Lion Store Manager in Martinsville, VA, an opportunity to make a meaningful change in his community. Just like Colby, we believe no one should have to choose between dinner and rent or gas and groceries. You can count on Food Lion associates to help neighbors in need by volunteering in the towns and cities they serve.
How Food Lion employees can support hunger relief through local volunteering
Through Food Lion Feeds, Food Lion has helped to provide more than 1 billion meals to individuals and families since 2014 and has committed to donate 1.5 billion meals by 2025.
Our fifth annual Food Lion Feeds Orange Bag campaign is a sweet success. Together with our customers, we are helping to provide more than 1.6 million meals to our neighbors through Feeding America and food bank partners throughout Food Lion’s 10-state footprint. Thank you for helping us put hope on the table with our Food Lion Feeds Orange Bags.
How the Collegiate Hunger Challenge addressed campus-based food insecurity with Food Lion Feeds
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Our fifth annual Food Lion Feeds Orange Bag campaign is a sweet success. Together with our customers, we are helping to provide more than 1.6 million meals to our neighbors through Feeding America and food bank partners throughout Food Lion’s 10-state footprint.
Thank you for helping us put hope on the table with our Food Lion Feeds Orange Bags.
Celebrate the success of the fifth annual Food Lion Feeds
Orange Bag campaign
May 31 – June 27
When you donate $5 now through June 27th, Food Lion Feeds and our partners will match it to help nourish children in our local community this summer.* In 2022, 16.3 million meals were donated through our Summers Without Hunger campaign. Let’s work together to donate even more this year!
Find a Store
Donate Now*
* as part of a Food Lion To Go order
*From May 31st – June 27th, 2023 Food Lion and participating vendor partners will match and donate monetary donations made instore at checkout or online, up to $1,000,000, to Feeding America®. $1.00 helps provide at least 10 meals secured by Feeding America on behalf of local member food banks within Food Lion’s 10-state footprint. Funds raised could go to support Feeding America® programs that benefit local children and families.
*as part of a Food Lion To Go order