The retailer is committing to providing access to food resources in rural and underserved communities.
The discount retailer already offers fresh produce in more than 1,300 stores and has revealed plans to expand this offering to more than 10,000 locations, including a ‘meaningful’ number of stores across the US located in United States Department of Agriculture define food deserts. The move comes following Dollar General’s new partnership with Feeding America, to provide access to food products in rural and underserved communities.
The partnership includes a $1M donation, as well as in kind donations of perishable, nutritious foods. Alongside weekly collections, the partnership will provide customers with the opportunity for Feeding America and local food banks to collect food items during crisis times.
“Food insecurity impacts communities across the country, and given that Feeding America projects that 42 million people may face hunger as a result of the pandemic, we want to be part of the solution for those facing this issue,” said Todd Vasos, Dollar General CEO. “With our extensive store footprint, often in communities others have chosen not to serve, Dollar General is uniquely positioned to help combat hunger by offering convenient access to a variety of nutritious foods at affordable prices.”
