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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General has extended its partnership with Feeding America for a fourth year, pledging an additional $1 million to support the organization’s efforts to address food insecurity.
Dollar General says food insecurity currently affects about 44 million Americans. Since 2021, DG has donated over $4 million and more than 33 million meals through in-kind food donations.
“As America’s largest retailer by store count, we are proud of the positive impact our Feeding America partnership continues to make in combatting food insecurity and increasing access to nutritious food,” shared Denine Torr, Dollar General’s vice president of corporate social responsibility and philanthropy. “During the last three years, our work with Feeding America and its local food bank network has provided nutritious essentials to neighbors in need. We look forward to continuing our efforts to address food insecurity and appreciate Feeding America’s ongoing partnership.”
Dollar General currently donates to more than 3,000 communities through DG stores and distribution centers. On average, the Company expects to donate more than 1.9 million pounds of grocery items, equivalent to more than 1 million meals, each month. Additionally, as DG continues to innovate donation processes to further its impact, the Company began donating all private brand categories, which includes food, pet food, hygiene items, baby products, cleaning supplies and more in February 2024.
“We can end hunger in this country when we work together,” shared Claire Babineaux Fontenot, Feeding America’s chief executive officer. “Dollar General’s continued and generous commitments to Feeding America means more people will have access to the food and resources they need to thrive.”
With more than 20,000 stores and 32 distribution centers across the U.S., Dollar General says it is uniquely positioned to help advance efforts to reduce hunger and create access to the components of a nutritious meal. Beyond its Feeding America partnership, as of March 2024, Dollar General offers fresh produce in more than 5,400 stores; partnered with Shelf Engine to improve perishable food forecasting and ordering efficiency; and expanded its Clover Valley private label brand through its “Food First” initiative to further provide convenient access to affordable essentials.
