North Carolina to nourish neighbors impacted by Tropical Storm Debby. (Submitted)
Food Lion Feeds is responding to the needs of neighbors impacted by Tropical Storm Debby and providing bottled water and snacks. The donation will benefit neighbors in North Carolina who may experience flooding or power outages. Providing support to American Red Cross and several county- and state-operated shelters, Food Lion Feeds delivered a truckload of 19 pallets of water and more than 12,000 units of Food Lion sandwich crackers and breakfast bars. The Food Lion brand bottle water equals more than 40,000 pounds or nearly 4,000 gallons. Food Lion Feeds was founded in 2014 by Food Lion to address food insecurity in the towns and cities it serves.
“At Food Lion, we care for the towns and cities we serve because we know our neighbors and associates count on us every day,” said Kevin Durkee, Manager, Food Lion Feeds, Food Lion. “Giving back to our communities during times of need is an important part of demonstrating care. We are grateful to partner with the American Red Cross to nourish our North Carolina neighbors impacted by Tropical Storm Debby.”