SALISBURY, NC - Food Lion and its customers united to contribute more than $3.9 million to ongoing disaster relief to support communities impacted by the devastation and destruction of Hurricane Helene. This amount includes customer donations at the register of more than $2.2 million from October 2 to 30. The omnichannel grocery retailer matched customer contributions up to $1 million at all stores across its 10-state operating area.

“We want our neighbors and communities who were affected by the hurricane to know that Food Lion is here to help them as they continue to rebuild their lives,” said Jennifer Blanchard, Director of Community Relations. “We appreciate our loyal customers and their willingness to support our efforts. While this is a challenging time, our local partners and neighbors can count on Food Lion to support them in meeting both immediate needs and long-term rebuilding.”

The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic arm of Food Lion, will distribute these funds through grants to partner feeding agencies before the end of the year, a press release explained.

Funds will be used to assist hunger relief organizations in recovery and rebuilding efforts. Established in 2001, the foundation provides financial support for programs and organizations dedicated to alleviating hunger. The remaining $750,000, funded by Food Lion and its foundation, was distributed after the hurricane to nonprofit organizations focused on disaster relief or nourishing people immediately following a major disaster.

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