Food Lion Feeds Charitable Grants

Food Lion Feeds Charitable Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation Inc.
Last Updated: February 03, 2026

Summary

The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation, established in 2001, has awarded over $17.5 million to combat hunger in its operating areas. This foundation focuses on supporting children at risk of hunger and enhancing the capacity of feeding agencies to provide nutritious meals. They also emphasize nutrition education to mitigate health risks associated with hunger. Eligible organizations include 501(c)(3) nonprofits located within 20 miles of a Food Lion store, with applications accepted annually.

Overview

In 2001, Food Lion created a 501(c)(3) foundation operated by a volunteer board of directors in order to streamline requests for financial donations to eliminate hunger. The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation supports a variety of hunger-related initiatives, including "Feeding the Hungry" grants each year. The foundation has given away more than $17.5 million across Food Lion’s operating area since its inception. Specifically, grants support children at risk of hunger and support feeding agencies by helping to increase their "fresh" capacity so families can put nutritious meals on their tables. The foundation also helps provide nutrition education to eliminate the health risks of the hungry.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Organizations are only eligible to apply every 12 months. 501c3 nonprofit organizations The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation limits grant awards to organizations based in or providing support in the 10 states in which we operate (within a 20 mile radius of a Food Lion store): DelawareGeorgia KentuckyMarylandNorth CarolinaPennsylvaniaSouth CarolinaTennesseeVirginiaWest Virginia