Salisbury, MD – Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Eastern Shore has received $1000 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help feed neighbors in their time of need. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Eastern Shore will use the gift to provide food to families in need this holiday season.
“Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Eastern Shore is grateful to facilitate food donations to families facing adversity thanks to Food Lion. We hope their spirit of giving inspires others this holiday season,” said Jessica Mimms, Executive Director.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Eastern Shore ignites the power and promise of youth through mentoring relationships and enrichment. The agency believes that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Eastern Shore assists children facing adversity to fulfill their potential. The agency offers mentoring services, resources, and enrichment at no cost to the children’s families. Food insecurity is an unfortunate adversity that many children face. The donation from Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation will bring joy this holiday season to many children and their families.
The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation is committed to supporting families facing food insecurity across its 10-state footprint. Established in 2001, the foundation provides financial support for programs and organizations dedicated to feeding local neighbors in the communities it serves. Since its inception, the foundation has awarded nearly $17 million in grants.
About The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation
The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Food Lion, based in Salisbury, N.C. Established in 2001, the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation provides financial support for programs and organizations dedicated to eliminating hunger. The charitable foundation has provided nearly $17 million in grant funding, helping to nourish communities with fresh food for backpack programs, Kids Café’s and other hunger-relief programs as well as funding for long-term programs to help shorten the lines at food banks. The charitable foundation partners with Feeding America, the nation’s largest hunger-relief agency, in addition to local food agencies serving the 10 Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic states in which Food Lion operates. For more information, visit foodlion.com/in-our-community/food-lion-feeds/charitable-foundation-grants.
About Food Lion
Food Lion is an omnichannel retailer committed to nourishing its neighbors during the moments that matter most. More than 82,000 associates across 1,100+ stores deliver an easy, fresh and affordable shopping experience throughout 10 Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic states. Through its ‘Count on me’ culture, Food Lion fosters a sense of belonging for all associates, promoting a diverse and inclusive environment that has supported LGBTQ+ equality for nearly two decades. Food Lion is the only company in the country to be named an ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for 21 consecutive years. It also pioneered a food rescue program to support food-insecure neighbors. Through Food Lion Feeds, the retailer has donated more than 970 million meals to individuals and families since 2014 and has committed to donate 1.5 billion meals by 2025. Founded and based in Salisbury, N.C., since 1957, Food Lion is a company of Ahold Delhaize USA, the U.S. division of Zaandam-based Ahold Delhaize. For more information, visit foodlion.com.
