SMITHFIELD – The Salvation Army’s North and South Carolina Division has received $2,500 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help nourish neighbors experiencing hunger. The “Nourishing Our Neighbors” grant supports community feeding partners as they tackle food insecurity and promote healthier lifestyles through nutritional education initiatives.
“We are grateful for this grant and will continue to do the most good in our community by tackling hunger,” said Lt. Christopher Rawls, spokesperson of The Salvation Army of Johnston and Harnett counties. “Our mission is to meet human need without discrimination.”
The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation 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 $19.6 million in grants.
