–Courtesy of Franklin County Public Information Officer James F. Hicks III
Franklin County Care and Share Center Inc. has received $2,500 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help nourish neighbors experiencing hunger.
The “Nourishing Our Neighbors” grant supports the Franklin County Department of Social Services Care and Share Center’s efforts to purchase nutritional food for distribution in the community. In addition, the grant supports community feeding partners by helping neighbors increase their access to nutritious food and providing nutritional education initiatives to help eliminate health risks for those experiencing food insecurity.
It is the mission of the Franklin County Department of Social Services to serve the community through the effective delivery of family-centered services, which will promote and achieve self-sufficiency and enhance the quality of life for all its residents.
Franklin County Department of Social Services and the Care and Share Center staff and volunteers are dedicated to the management of resources and enhancing the quality of life of the county’s residents.
“We are excited to again receive these funds provided by the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation as it will enrich our efforts to address food insecurity in our county,” said Franklin County Director of Social Services Andrew Payne.
Care and Share Center Inc. is located at 110 Industrial Dr., Louisburg and is open to the public on Wednesday mornings to provide nutritious food items to county residents in need of emergency food assistance.
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 $19.6 million in grants.
