CLARKSVILLE, TN – Manna Cafe Ministries has received $2,500 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help nourish neighbors experiencing hunger. The Feeding the Hungry grant supports Manna Cafe’s efforts to purchase food in its mission to feed the hungry in Montgomery and Stewart Counties. In addition, the grants support community feeding partners by helping neighbors increase their access to nutritious food and providing nutrition education to eliminate health risks for those experiencing food insecurity.
Thus far this year Manna Cafe has provided food to more than 53,000 families with nearly 18,500 children being served. This grant will assist with the growing numbers of those in need of food in our community.
The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation is committed to supporting families facing food insecurity across its 10-state footprint. Established in 2001, the foundation provides financial support for programs and organizations dedicated to feeding local neighbors in the communities it serves. Since its inception, the foundation has awarded more than $18.1 million in grants.