Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation Awards Grant to Catholic Charities, Diocese of Nashville
Nourishing our Neighbors grant increases access to nutritious food; provides nutritional education
NASHVILLE, TN – Catholic Charities, Diocese of Nashville has received $3,500 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, nutritional education and resources to help them get back on their feet.
“With these funds, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Nashville will be able to expand food assistance to individuals and families in need across our rural communities through our County Expansion Program. This funding allows us to stock our pantries with nutritious and culturally responsive options, so families facing food insecurity have reliable access to foods that meet their needs and help them thrive.” – Lisa Fisher, County Expansion Program Director
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Nashville was established in 1962 to serve individuals and families in need across Middle Tennessee. Originally founded as Catholic Charities of Tennessee, the organization began with a small staff and a mission rooted in compassion and service to the most vulnerable. Over the past 60+ years, it has grown significantly, expanding its programs to meet the evolving needs of the community, with a strong focus on emergency assistance, emotional support, and employment services.
Today, in addition to its three locations in Nashville, Catholic Charities operates Family Resource Centers in Clarksville, Columbia, Tullahoma, and Cookeville, extending its reach to better serve vulnerable populations throughout rural Middle Tennessee and ensuring greater access to essential support and services.
The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation is committed to supporting families facing food insecurity across Food Lion’s 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.
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Nashville
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Nashville, founded in 1962, serves individuals and families across Middle Tennessee through compassionate programs that promote dignity and self-sufficiency. The organization provides emergency assistance, family support services, and workforce development, with locations in Nashville and Family Resource Centers in surrounding rural communities.
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.
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