Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation awards grant to Greer Relief & Resources Agency

Nourishing our Neighbors grant increases access to nutritious food; provides nutritional education

Greer Relief has received $4000 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help nourish neighbors experiencing hunger. The Nourishing our Neighbors grant supports community feeding partners by helping neighbors increase their access to nutritious food and providing nutrition education to eliminate health risks for those experiencing food insecurity.

“Our partnership with the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation makes a real difference for families right here in Greer,” said Caroline T. Robertson, Executive Director of Greer Relief & Resources Agency. “This generous grant allows us to provide neighbors with fresh, healthy food and the education to make the most of it. Together, we’re not just filling pantries — we’re strengthening health, dignity, and hope across our community.”

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 more than $25 million  in grant funding to help nourish communities with fresh food.

About Greer Relief & Resources Agency

Greer Relief, a nonprofit human service organization founded in 1936, stands as a beacon of support and assistance for neighbors facing adversity in the community. With a profound dedication to ensuring that every neighbor matters, Greer Relief offers stability, empowerment and connection aimed at eliminating poverty and dismantling barriers to success. Supported by the local community and partners like the United Way, Greer Relief continues to make a tangible difference in the lives of their neighbors, embodying the spirit of compassion and solidarity. For more information on their initiatives and how to get involved, visit greerrelief.org.

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 more than $25 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/pages/food-lion-feeds.

About Food Lion

Food Lion is an omnichannel grocery retailer committed to nourishing its neighbors. More than 82,000 associates across 1,100+ stores deliver an easy, fresh and affordable shopping experience throughout 10 Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic states. With a focus on hunger relief, Food Lion is a pioneer in food rescue. Since 2014, the company’s hunger relief platform Food Lion Feeds has donated more than 1.5 billion meals to those who are food insecure. The retailer has committed to donate 3 billion meals by 2032. 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.