Salvation Army of Danville Receives Grant from Food Lion Feeds

The $3,700 grant will help the organization nourish neighbors experiencing hunger in the local community.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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The Salvation Army of Danville has received a $3,700 grant from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation. The grant will support the organization's efforts to provide nutritious food and nutrition education to families facing food insecurity in the Danville area, including Martinsville city, Pittsylvania, Henry, Patrick, and Halifax Counties.

Why it matters

The Salvation Army is a crucial community resource for those experiencing hardship and homelessness in the Danville region. This grant will help ensure the organization can continue its work of feeding neighbors without discrimination and addressing food insecurity in the area.

The details

The Nourishing our Neighbors grant from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation will help the Salvation Army of Danville cover the costs of food supplies, ingredients, and operational expenses to maintain its feeding programs. The organization says this funding is essential to remaining a reliable refuge for families facing difficult circumstances.

  • The Salvation Army of Danville received the $3,700 grant from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation on February 24, 2026.

The players

The Salvation Army of Danville

A local branch of the Salvation Army that provides food, shelter, and other assistance to those in need in the Danville region, including Martinsville city, Pittsylvania, Henry, Patrick, and Halifax Counties.

Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation

A charitable foundation established in 2001 by the Food Lion grocery store chain to support programs and organizations dedicated to feeding local communities across its 10-state footprint.

Lt. Richard Li

A representative of the Salvation Army of Danville serving the Martinsville city, Pittsylvania, Henry, Patrick, and Halifax Counties area.

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What they’re saying

“Securing these resources for food supplies, ingredients, and operational costs ensures that our work remains a reliable refuge for the families facing hardship and our unhoused neighbors.”

— Lt. Richard Li, Representative, Salvation Army of Danville (wbtmdanville.com)

“We are grateful to continue this work motivated by the love of God, knowing that every dollar spent helps us feed our neighbors without discrimination.”

— Lt. Richard Li, Representative, Salvation Army of Danville (wbtmdanville.com)

The takeaway

This grant from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation will enable the Salvation Army of Danville to maintain its vital role in addressing food insecurity and supporting vulnerable members of the local community, demonstrating the importance of partnerships between nonprofits and businesses in tackling pressing social issues.