Food Lion Honors Hunger Relief Champions

Food Lion Feeds, the hunger-relief platform of the North Carolina-based grocer, celebrated five honorees during The Feedys, an annual surprise awards series, to recognize associates, partners, and hunger relief advocates working to alleviate hunger in Food Lion’s 10-state operating area.

Surprise Awards for Hunger Relief Champions

The awards honor individuals and organizations making a significant impact in addressing food insecurity, with the Store That Roars award given to the Harrington, Delaware, Food Lion for its strong culture of volunteerism and ongoing commitment to supporting hunger-relief efforts.

Kevin Durkee, manager of Food Lion Feeds, noted that the best part of The Feedys is seeing the surprise on each honoree’s face and then hearing the stories behind their impact, highlighting the personal nature of hunger relief efforts.

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“The best part of The Feedys is seeing the surprise on each honoree’s face and then hearing the stories behind their impact,” said Kevin Durkee, manager of Food Lion Feeds. “Every award reminds us that hunger relief is deeply personal. It’s the volunteer giving their time, the store team customers can count on every day, the partner creating new ways to reach neighbors and the Food Lion associate leading with care,” he said. “We are grateful for the people and organizations who help bring Food Lion Feeds’ mission to life across our towns and cities.”

The Food Lion on Midway Drive in Harrington, Delaware, received the Store That Roars Award, and the team was recognized for regularly supporting the Food Bank of Delaware through food sorting and distribution events, contributing over 380 volunteer hours in 2025.

Other awards included the Meg Ham Caring for Our Communities Award, given to Eric Bell, store manager of the Food Lion on Crosstie Lane in Troutman, North Carolina, for his commitment to supporting his store and community, and the Grand Lion for Good Vendor Award, presented to Kellanova, now part of Mars Incorporated, for its continued partnership in addressing food insecurity.

Dos Santos Food Pantry & Thrift Store received the Food King Feeding Partner Award for its innovative approach to expanding food access.

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Through Food Lion Feeds, the company has helped provide over 1.5 billion meals to local families and has committed to donating 3 billion meals by 2032, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to addressing food insecurity in the communities it serves.

Food Lion Feeds was founded in 2014 to address food insecurity in the towns and cities it serves, fulfilling its mission through product, financial, and equipment donations, as well as disaster relief and recovery efforts, and associate volunteer hours.

They presented checks representing 10,000 meals to various food banks and pantries on behalf of the award recipients, further demonstrating their commitment to supporting hunger-relief efforts.