By MICHAEL CRIMMINS
Glasgow News 1
Food Lion’s hunger-relief platform Food Lion Feeds has achieved its goal of providing 1.5 billion meals to address food insecurity in the towns and cities it serves across its 10-state footprint.
“We believe no one should have to choose between dinner and rent or gas and groceries,” said Meg Ham, president of Food Lion. “We are honored to support the towns and cities we serve in meaningful ways. We appreciate the support of our customers, associates, feeding partners and vendors in helping us provide 1.5 billion meals to those who are food insecure. While this milestone is significant, our work is not done and we are committed to further nourishing our neighbors to help set them up for success in life.”
Food Lion Feeds’ new goal will double its efforts and provide a total of 3 billion meals by 2032.
According to Food Lion’s press release, this next milestone demonstrates Food Lion Feeds’ ongoing commitment to nourishing communities by providing immediate hunger relief and addressing the root causes of food insecurity.
“Reaching this [1.5 billion meal] milestone 10 months early was made possible through in-store retail campaigns, including pin pad donations, as well as the generous support of customers,” the company’s press release states.
