Food Lion raises donation to $1.6 million to support 32 food banks

SALISBURY, N.C. — Food Lion is expanding its commitment to hunger relief, increasing its emergency donation to food banks to $1.6 million to meet rising demand across the retailer’s 10-state operating area.

The boost comes through the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation, which previously committed $1 million in emergency Nourishing our Neighbors grants. Between November 1 and November 4, Food Lion shoppers contributed nearly $300,000 during an in-store register campaign. Food Lion is matching those contributions dollar for dollar, bringing the total to $1.6 million.

The relief funding will be distributed to 32 food banks, helping partners manage higher traffic, restock shelves, extend operating hours and ensure families have consistent access to nutritious food.

“As more families face difficult choices, we recognize the growing need in the towns and cities we serve and our responsibility to nourish our neighbors,” said Greg Finchum, president, Food Lion. “We are committed to doing our part to ensure those in need have access to fresh food at affordable prices and our food bank partners have the resources that build stronger, healthier communities. We’re proud to be a trusted partner our communities can count on.”

Food Lion operates more than 1,100 stores across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. The expanded donation underscores the retailer’s commitment to supporting hunger relief year-round through grants, product donations, and volunteerism.

The 32 food bank partners receiving grants are listed below.