The mission of Food Lion's 501(c)(3) foundation is to eliminate hunger by streamlining requests for financial donations. It operates with a volunteer board of directors and focuses on supporting a variety of hunger-related initiatives.
The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation aims to address and reduce hunger through its "Feeding the Hungry" grants. These grants are specifically designed to support children at risk of hunger and enhance the capabilities of feeding agencies to provide families with nutritious meals. Additionally, the foundation emphasizes providing nutrition education to mitigate health risks associated with hunger. Since its inception, it has donated over $17.5 million to support its mission within Food Lion’s operating area.