The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation, a charitable giving arm of the grocery chain focused on fighting childhood hunger and partnering with organizations to increase access to fresh and nutritious food, awarded $34,400 to 18 Upstate nonprofits.
The local recipients were among 250 organizations across 10 states to receive a portion of the more than $675,000 grants. The Upstate nonprofits included:
- Gleaning House Food Pantry of Anderson – $2,000
- Meals on Wheels – Anderson – $2,500
- United Christian Ministries of Anderson – $2,000
- United Way of Anderson County – $2,000
- The Bridge at Green Street of Chesnee – $2,000
- The Salvation Army of Cherokee County – $2,000
- Word Of Deliverance of Gaffney – $2,000
- A Child’s Haven of Greenville – $1,600
- Foothills Family Resources of Greenville – $2,000
- Jasmine Road of Greenville – $1,600
- United Christian Ministries of Abbeville County – $2,000
- Southeastern Children’s Home Inc. of Lyman – $1,600
- Faith Food Bank of Pelzer – $1,700
- Piedmont Emergency Relief Center – $1,700
- Golden Corner Food Pantry of Seneca – $2,000
- Mobile Meal Service of Spartanburg County Inc. – $2,000
- The Spartanburg Soup Kitchen Inc. – $1,700
- The Salvation Army of Spartanburg – $2,000
“Food Lion is committed to fostering a sense of unity and support for the towns and cities we serve,” said Adam Bass, vice president of pricing, Food Lion, and president, Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation. “Through the grants that the Foundation provides, we support our community feeding partners who help nourish our neighbors experiencing hunger. These grants increase access to nutritious food to ensure our neighbors and their families receive the nourishment they deserve. By investing in nutrition education programs, our partners deliver the knowledge and skills to prepare nutritious meals. This sets neighbors up for success in life as they learn about meal planning, budgeting, cooking techniques and the nutritional value of different foods.”
Food Lion Charitable Foundation’s next grant application deadline is Sept. 24.
Since its inception in 2001, the Foundation has distributed more than $18.9 million across Food Lion’s 10-state operating area. For more information, visit foodlion.com/feeds.
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