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Dollar General extends partnership with Feeding America
The discount retailer donated $1 million to address food insecurity
July 12, 2023
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With this donation, Dollar General has now donated more than $3 million to Feeding America, as well as in-kind food donations from stores and distribution centers across the country, equating to more than 13.4 million meals since announcing its formal partnership in 2021.Getty Images
Today, Dollar General, based in Goodlettsville, Tenn., announced a $1 million donation to Feeding America to commemorate the third-year anniversary of the organizations’ partnership. With this donation, Dollar General has now donated more than $3 million to Feeding America, as well as in-kind food donations from stores and distribution centers across the country, equating to more than 13.4 million meals since announcing its formal partnership in 2021.
“Millions of U.S. households struggle with food insecurity, and through our extensive supply chain and unique store footprint, we are able make a difference through our Feeding America partnership to help address hunger in our hometown communities”
“Millions of U.S. households struggle with food insecurity, and through our extensive supply chain and unique store footprint we are able make a difference through our Feeding America partnership to help address hunger in our hometown communities,” said Denine Torr, Dollar General’s vice president of corporate social responsibility and philanthropy.
At full operational capacity, Dollar General seeks to provide up to 20 million meals each year.
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