Grant will bring ‘big dream’ renovation to life, helping to strengthen a community resource and create a safer, more accessible environment for those 50 and older.
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Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation Awards Grant to FiftyForward
Nourishing our Neighbors grant increases access to nutritious food; provides nutritional education
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (December 16, 2025) — FiftyForward, a leading resource for adults 50 and older in Middle Tennessee, has received $3,200 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help nourish neighbors experiencing hunger. The Nourishing our Neighbors grant supports community feeding partners by helping neighbors increase their access to nutritious food and providing nutrition education to eliminate health risks for those experiencing food insecurity.
“We are grateful to Food Lion and their support of older adults this holiday season. More seniors than ever are challenged by the increasing costs of food and other necessities. Food Lion’s gift helps us provide and deliver meals and combat food insecurity across our community” said Sallie Hussey, FiftyForward CEO.
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 over $25 million in grant funding to help nourish communities with fresh food.
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 over $25 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. Since 2014, the company’s hunger relief platform Food Lion Feeds has donated more than 1.5 billion meals to those who are food insecure. The retailer has committed to donate 3 billion meals by 2032. 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 FiftyForward
FiftyForward is the leading resource for adults 50+ in Middle Tennessee who seek to live longer, more fulfilling lives. Through a powerful leadership team of staff, volunteers and community partners, the organization provides innovative programs and services for older adults and their families. Founded in 1956, FiftyForward annually touches the lives of more than 20,000 individuals – senior adults, children and families in Middle Tennessee. The organization has seven locations in Davidson, Rutherford and Williamson counties where members participate in hundreds of educational and wellness programs, as well as virtual programming.
Media Contact: Lindsey Williamson, (615) 743-3430, lwilliamson@fiftyforward.org
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