This award honors a Food Lion store that demonstrates outstanding skills in coordinating and motivating store associates, customers and volunteers to participate in hunger-relief projects for the benefit of Food Lion Feeds and its partner food banks. The Store that Roars Award – Food Lion at 620 Laura Duncan Rd., Apex, N.C. Check out this video about Herbin’s efforts to lead regional hunger relief to benefit partner food banks. Herbin led regional efforts to encourage Food Lion neighbors to purchase more than 20,000 citrus bags, equivalent to 100,000 meals. This award honors a Food Lion associate who demonstrates outstanding skills in coordinating and motivating store associates and volunteers for hunger-relief projects for the benefit of Food Lion Feeds and its partner food banks. The Lion Pride Award – Joyce Herbin, Regional Recruiting Specialist (Elizabeth City, N.C.) Watch a video about Shuman Farms Produce and their impact as a Food Lion supplier. They created the Healthy Family Project initiative to encourage the produce industry to come together to create a healthier generation and raise money for community outreach. Through their various charitable projects and programs, Shuman Farms has donated more than 12 million meals to Feeding America since 2002. A thought leader in the industry, Shuman Farms drives corporate outreach initiatives while inspiring and encouraging families in all aspects of health: nutrition, mental health, physical fitness and overall well-being. This award, presented to a Food Lion supplier, recognizes outstanding commitment to partnering with and participating in Food Lion Feeds hunger-relief projects. The Grand Lion Award – Shuman Farms Produce (Reidsville, GA) View a video about Ayers’ role to support hunger relief in her community. Ayers connects and builds relationships to facilitate the distribution of produce and other much needed items throughout the rural areas her organization serves. An indispensable partner of the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle that serves children, families and seniors at the Johnson County Mobile Market, Ayers is the executive director of Helping and Healing Hearts, Inc. This award recognizes an individual who demonstrates outstanding skills in coordinating and motivating groups of donors and volunteers for hunger-relief projects for the benefit of Food Lion Feeds and its partner food banks. The Lion Heart Award – Rachel Ayers, Executive Director of Helping and Healing Hearts (Smithfield, N.C.) Watch a video highlighting the work of Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina. In addition, Metrolina has provided 97 million pounds of fresh produce, meat and dairy and served more than 102,000 families through their school-based mobile pantries. They have distributed more than 160 million pounds of food and donated 1 million boxes of balanced meals. The food bank team consistently exceeds Feeding America’s standard of pounds of food provided to families living in poverty. The Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina, a vital part of the community serving 24 counties in North and South Carolina for more than 40 years, develops partnerships to ensure families receive wholesome and nutritious food. This award honors a food bank that demonstrates outstanding commitment through financial support, innovation, encouragement and motivation for others to take leadership roles in hunger-relief programming and community involvement. The Food King Award – Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina (Charlotte, N.C.) They went above and beyond to support the unique needs of our neighbors, and it’s important to us that we honor and appreciate these incredible partners.” “Each individual and organization honored navigated challenges, embraced uncertainty and allowed it to propel them forward. “One of Food Lion Feeds’ visions is a world where no one is hungry or must choose between dinner and rent or gas and groceries – where we all pull together to set families up for success in life,” said Kevin Durkee, Manager, Food Lion Feeds. The event recognized those who dedicate their time and talents to providing meals, resources, education and hope to neighbors battling food insecurity in the towns and cities Food Lion serves. SALISBURY, N.C., J(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Food Lion honored a select group of food banks, volunteers, community leaders and associates at the seventh annual Food Lion Feeds Feedys Awards.
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