Food Lion awards grant to the HCC Foundation to help address food insecurity

The Hopkinsville Community College Foundation has received a grant from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation, to help out students and families experiencing food insecurity.

According to a news release, the Foundation has been granted $4,300 from Food Lion through their Nourishing our Neighbors grant program. It’s designed to supporting community feeding efforts by increases access to nutritious food and providing nutrition education to eliminate health risks for those experiencing food insecurity.

The HCC Foundation will be used to keep the Pathfinder Food Pantry stocked, as officials have seen a significant increase in visits to that food pantry over the past few months. Executive Director Rena Young says this donation came at the perfect time.

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.