Dollar General Extends Feeding America Partnership
11 Julio 2024 - 5:55AM
Business Wire
Company Donates Additional $1 Million and
Celebrates More Than 33 Million Meals Donated Since 2021
Today, Dollar General (NYSE: DG) extended the Company’s
partnership with Feeding America for a fourth year with an
additional $1 million to support the organization’s efforts to
address national food insecurity currently effecting 44 million
Americans. Since 2021, DG has donated more than $4 million and more
than 33 million meals through in-kind food donations.
“As America’s largest retailer by store count, we are proud of
the positive impact our Feeding America partnership continues to
make in combatting food insecurity and increasing access to
nutritious food,” shared Denine Torr, Dollar General’s vice
president of corporate social responsibility and philanthropy.
“During the last three years, our work with Feeding America and its
local food bank network has provided nutritious essentials to
neighbors in need. We look forward to continuing our efforts to
address food insecurity and appreciate Feeding America’s ongoing
partnership.”
Dollar General currently donates to more than 3,000 communities
through DG stores and distribution centers. On average, the Company
expects to donate more than 1.9 million pounds of grocery items,
equivalent to more than 1 million meals, each month. Additionally,
as DG continues to innovate donation processes to further its
impact, the Company began donating all private brand categories,
which includes food, pet food, hygiene items, baby products,
cleaning supplies and more in February 2024.
“We can end hunger in this country when we work together,”
shared Claire Babineaux Fontenot, Feeding America’s chief executive
officer. “Dollar General's continued and generous commitments to
Feeding America means more people will have access to the food and
resources they need to thrive.”
With more than 20,000 stores and 32 distribution centers across
the U.S., Dollar General is uniquely positioned to help advance
efforts to reduce hunger and create access to the components of a
nutritious meal. Beyond its Feeding America partnership, as of
March 2024, Dollar General offers fresh produce in more than 5,400
stores; partnered with Shelf Engine to improve perishable food
forecasting and ordering efficiency; and expanded its Clover Valley
private label brand through its “Food First” initiative to further
provide convenient access to affordable essentials.
About Dollar General
Corporation
Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) is proud to serve as
America’s neighborhood general store. Founded in 1939, Dollar
General lives its mission of Serving Others every day by providing
access to affordable products and services for its customers,
career opportunities for its employees, and literacy and education
support for its hometown communities. As of May 3, 2024, the
Company’s 20,149 Dollar General, DG Market, DGX and pOpshelf stores
across the United States and Mi Súper Dollar General stores in
Mexico provide everyday essentials including food, health and
wellness products, cleaning and laundry supplies, self-care and
beauty items, and seasonal décor from our high-quality private
brands alongside many of the world’s most trusted brands such as
Coca Cola, PepsiCo/Frito-Lay, General Mills, Hershey, J.M. Smucker,
Kraft, Mars, Nestlé, Procter & Gamble and Unilever.
About Feeding America
Feeding America is committed to an America where no one is
hungry. We support tens of millions of people who experience food
insecurity to get the food and resources they say they need to
thrive as part of a nationwide network of food banks, statewide
food bank associations, food pantries and meal programs. We also
invest in innovative solutions to increase equitable access to
nutritious food, advocate for legislation that improves food
security and work to address factors that impact food security,
such as health, cost of living and employment.
We partner with people experiencing food insecurity,
policymakers, organizations, and supporters, united with them in a
movement to end hunger. Visit FeedingAmerica.org to learn more
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