Greenville Tech Foundation Receives Relief Grant from Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation

Partnership restores hope and rebuilds communities affected by Hurricane Helene

Greenville, SC – The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation awarded $10,000 to the Greenville Technical College STAR Center – Caring Corner Food Pantry to restore hope and help rebuild after Hurricane Helene devastated the region in September 2024. This disaster relief grant provides financial assistance to community feeding partners, who have played a vital role in helping those affected by the storm. These funds will support long-term recovery efforts and assist in rebuilding, repairing and restoring what was damaged or lost. This grant funding builds upon the foundation’s year-round commitment to address food insecurity by increasing access to nutritious food and supporting nutritional education initiatives.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, at least 40% of the students at Greenville Technical College experienced struggles with food insecurity and basic needs. College staff mobilized quickly to purchase and bag groceries, household cleaners, and hygiene products for our students. Throughout October and November 2024, the STAR Center provided 261 large bags of food to 249 students. During this recovery time, Caring Corner food costs increased by over 400%. This financial support enables struggling students to stay in school, persist in their studies, and move closer to graduation.

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 $22.8 million in grants.

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 $22.8 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. In 2014, Food Lion Feeds was created and has since donated more than 1.2 billion meals to those who are food insecure. The retailer has committed to donate 1.5 billion meals by 2025. 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

About Greenville Tech Foundation

Founded in 1973, the Greenville Tech Foundation provides resources to both Greenville Technical College and its students through fundraising, collaborative partnerships, and innovative programs. Driven by the belief that everyone should have the opportunity to pursue their dreams in higher education, charitable contributions from business and industry, foundations, organizations, and individuals support needs that are unmet by state and local funding sources. By expanding access to education, the Foundation ignites personal transformation and contributes to the economic vitality of our region. Learn more at greenvilletechfoundation.org.