Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundati

SALISBURY, NC EIN: 56-2279572 Website

The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation is a company-sponsored operating foundation established in 2001 and based in Salisbury, North Carolina. It is a 501(c)(3) organization operated by a volunteer board of directors. The foundation supports programs and agencies designed to feed the hungry, with a focus on eliminating hunger across Food Lion's 10-state operating area.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.1M

+103.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$4.7M

+146.3% YoY

Grant Count

-80.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4.7M

+1131.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundati reported a distributable amount of $146K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary mission centers on combating hunger through grants to feeding partners, food banks, and organizations that address food insecurity. Key focus areas include:

Hunger relief and food security initiatives
Support for food banks and expansion of food bank facilities
Child nutrition and prevention of childhood hunger
Nutritional education that teaches budgeting, meal planning, basic nutrition, and cooking techniques
Support for community feeding partners working to nourish neighbors experiencing hunger

Grantmaking

The foundation distributes grants through multiple annual cycles and campaigns:

Review Cycle

**Cumulative Impact:**

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation funds across Food Lion's 10-state operating area.

Grant Distribution by State

North Carolina $9.0M (97%)

Illinois $165K (2%)

Virginia $55K (1%)

South Carolina $33K (0%)

Tennessee $13K (0%)

Delaware $3K (0%)

Georgia $2K (0%)

+3 more states

States

District of Columbia Delaware Georgia Illinois Kentucky Maryland North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee Virginia West Virginia

Cities

AdvanceAlbemarleAlexandriaAndersonAntiochApexAsheboroAshevilleAtlantaAugustaBeaufortBlacksburgBlue RidgeBlufftonBooneBrevardBristolBurlingtonCarrboroCartersville

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Most Recent Data (2024):

Total revenues: $6,491,700
Total expenses: $4,882,176
Total assets: $3,071,176
Number of employees: 0

Previous Year (2023):

Revenue: $1.84 million
Expenses: $2.1 million
Total assets: $1.51 million
Total liabilities: $456,000

Revenue Composition (2024):

Total grants and contributions: $6,342,677
Investment income and dividends: $149,023

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$3,071,176	$1,511,852	$1,328,813
Revenue	$6,491,700	$1,838,047	$1,593,359
Expenses	$4,882,176	$2,103,151	$1,407,240
Qualifying Distributions	$4,692,858	$1,905,250	$1,262,650
Net Investment Income	$61,571	—	$12,464
Distributable Amount	$145,616	$87,909	$77,996

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

58 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundati

Foundation

Food Lion Feeds Charitable Grants

FOOD LION FEEDS CHARITABLE FOUNDATI

Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Schedule Attached ($4,692,858).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
SCHEDULE ATTACHED SCHEDULE ATTACHED, NC	HUNGER RELIEF	$4,692,858

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Natasha Brinegar - President, Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation and Vice President of Category Management, Meat and Seafood, Food Lion

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ADAM BASS	PRESIDENT	2	—
NATASHA BRINEGAR	VICE PRESIDE	2	—
LORI WILLIAMSON	SECRETARY	2	—
MATT NEREIM	TREASURER	2	—
JENNIFER BLANCHARD	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
CURRIE DALTON	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
MADELINA FORDHAM	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
DAVID GARRIS	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
MIKE HALL	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
LISA OWENS	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
ROB WARD	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
VALARIE WALLACE	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
BILLY ZYLIAK	BOARD MEMBER	2	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2025

The foundation has been highly active in 2025 with multiple significant grant announcements:

Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation Awards More Than $985,000 in Grants

2025

**December 2025:** Awarded $985,000+ in Nourishing our Neighbors grants to 318 feeding partners, providing fresh, nutritious food and nutritional education across the 10-state footprint.

2025

**October 2025:** Awarded $2.6 million+ through the Summers Without Hunger campaign to 120 organizations. This annual campaign provided more than 28 million meals to children and families in need, supported by Food Lion customers and participating vendors who purchased specially designed reusable bags.

2025

**June 2025:** Awarded $1.1 million+ to 264 organizations during the spring/summer grant cycle to support community feeding partners and nutritional education initiatives.

The foundation emphasizes that grants help address food insecurity at the root level by investing in local food banks and providing resources that foster healthier lifestyles and help break the cycle of hunger.

Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation Awards More Than $985,000 in Grants

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundati fund?

The foundation's primary mission centers on combating hunger through grants to feeding partners, food banks, and organizations that address food insecurity. Key focus areas include: • Hunger relief and food security initiatives • Support for food banks and expansion of food bank facilities • Child nutrition and prevention of childhood hunger • Nutritional education that teaches budgeting, meal planning, basic nutrition, and cooking techniques • Support for community feeding partners working to …

How do I apply for a grant from Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundati?

The foundation distributes grants through multiple annual cycles and campaigns: **Recent Grant Activity:** • December 2025: Awarded more than $985,000 in Nourishing our Neighbors grants to 318 feeding partners • October 2025: Awarded more than $2.6 million in Summers Without Hunger campaign grants to 120 organizations (supporting prevention of childhood hunger and food insecurity) • June 2025: Awarded more than $1.1 million in grants to 264 organizations during the spring/summer grant cycle **C…

Where does Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundati make grants?

The foundation funds across Food Lion's 10-state operating area.

What size grants does Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundati award?

In 2024, Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundati awarded 1 grants totaling $4.7M — an average of about $4.7M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundati required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundati reported a distributable amount of $146K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundati's EIN?

Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundati's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2279572. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.