For a video highlighting the food bank’s work, click here. This winner, which partners with more than 70 area Food Lion stores, piloted an innovative program to freeze, save and distribute dairy products before they expire, which led to an additional 25,000 pounds of dairy donated to greater Richmond-area neighbors. The "Food King" award honors a food bank that demonstrates an outstanding commitment to ending hunger through financial support, innovation, encouragement and by motivating others to take leadership roles in hunger-relief programs and community involvement. The "Food King" Award – Feed More, Richmond, VA For a video highlighting Livesay’s work, click here. With one in three children living in poverty in the region, Livesay’s mission to address chronic hunger has grown to three food pantries staffed by over 450 volunteers. The food pantry, Of One Accord, has distributed nearly 19 million pounds of food to hungry neighbors. This winner was chosen based on his longstanding commitment to the food pantry he helped create in 1988. The "Lion Heart" award recognizes an individual who demonstrates outstanding skills in coordinating and motivating groups of donors and volunteers for Food Lion Feeds' hunger-relief projects to benefit partner food banks. The "Lion Heart" Award – Sheldon Livesay, Executive Director, Of One Accord, Inc., Rogersville, TN Yet, our hunger-relief partners continue to innovate and adapt to meet the rising challenges, and we’re proud to support their efforts and recognize some of the many individuals, organizations and Food Lion associates who are leading the charge to help feed more neighbors in need.” “Far too many of our neighbors remain food insecure, and unfortunately that’s only worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Caring for our neighbors in the towns and cities we serve is core to everything we do at Food Lion, so it’s important for us to honor and thank our community partners who share that care and commitment for our communities,” said Jennifer Blanchard, director of community relations at Food Lion. The awards recognized individuals and organizations across several categories for their exceptional work to fighting hunger in the towns and cities Food Lion serves. SALISBURY, N.C., J(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - A select group of local food banks, community leaders and Food Lion associates were honored at the 2021 Food Lion Feeds’ Feedy’s Awards this week.
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