Hospital foundation receives 2nd Food Lion Feeds grant

ROCKY MOUNT — To advance its mission of improving patient outcomes beyond the hospital’s walls, the UNC Health Nash Foundation relies on funding provided by individual donors and philanthropic organizations. Recently, the foundation was awarded a $2,000 grant from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation, marking the second consecutive year Food Lion’s support will help the UNC Health Nash Inpatient Food Pantry continue its work of providing disease-specific nutrition to qualifying patients transitioning from hospital care to home.

“Some of our most vulnerable patients will be discharged with dietary restrictions they are unable to manage, whether due to financial constraints or limited access to the foods necessary for their recovery,” said Kathleen Fleming, UNC Health Nash Foundation director. “This grant from Food Lion Feeds ensures the Inpatient Food Pantry will continue to positively impact the lives of our patients. Funds from grants like these and generous donors allow our patients to focus on healing without worrying about where their next meal is coming from. It also allows us the opportunity to provide them with the resources and education they need to maintain good health long after leaving our care.”

Due to reports of food insecurity on the rise in the Nash County area, the UNC Nash Inpatient Food Pantry opened in 2021 to address this growing social determinant of health. The grant from Food Lion Feeds guarantees the pantry will be fully stocked for two months, providing healthy, easy-to-prepare meals for up to 100 patients in need.

The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation is the Salisbury-based supermarket chain’s philanthropic arm. Established in 2001, Food Lion Feeds has provided more than $18.9 million in grant funding to hunger relief agencies and food banks serving the 10 Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic states where Food Lion operates. For more information, visit www.foodlion.com/pages/food-lion-feeds.

“We are thankful to Food Lion Feeds for their continued commitment to alleviating patient hunger here in our home community,” said Fleming. “Their support, along with every contribution that sustains the Inpatient Food Pantry, creates a meaningful difference in the lives of many and inspires us to remain dedicated to building a healthier community together.”

Those interested in supporting the Inpatient Food Pantry are encouraged to visit the UNC Health Nash Foundation’s website, www.unchealthnashfoundation.org , or contact Kathleen Fleming at kathleen.fleming@unchealth.unc.edu or 252-962-8583.

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