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SALUDA—The Saluda Pop-Up Pantry has received $1,600 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help nourish neighbors experiencing hunger. 

The Feeding the Hungry 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. 

The Saluda Pantry has been experiencing a significant increase in the number of individuals and families needing help since last year. Many are experiencing food insecurity for the first time. This grant will allow it to purchase food items from other sources when MANNA is unable to offer because of supply chain issues. The Saluda Pantry is grateful for the grant which will allow us to continue serving those who need our help.

The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Food Lion, 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 $18.9 million in grants.

The charitable foundation partners with Feeding America, the nation’s largest hunger relief agency, and local food agencies serving the 10 Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic states in which Food Lion operates. For more information, visit www.foodlion.com/pages/food-lion-feeds. 

 

Submitted by Teresa Wilkinson