Salvation Army gets donation from Food Lion foundation
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Salvation Army of Augusta has received $2,500 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help nourish neighbors experiencing hunger.
The grant will the Center of Hope, where a soup kitchen provides food for upwards of 100 people every day.
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The soup kitchen plays a crucial role in serving dinner every evening to both shelter participants and the broader community, while also providing breakfast to shelter participants each morning.
Operating seven days a week, 365 days a year, the soup kitchen has become a cornerstone in addressing food insecurity in the Augusta community.
The Salvation Army of Augusta has witnessed a doubling of food prices in 2023, far exceeding its budgetary provisions.
The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation helps families facing food insecurity across its 10-state footprint. It has awarded more than $18.1 million in grants.
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