Students at Southwest Virginia Community College will have greater access to free, nutritious food thanks to a $3,500 grant from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation.
The funding will support SWCC’s Food for Thought student food pantry, helping more students meet basic needs and stay focused on their education.
The grant is part of Food Lion Feeds’ “Nourishing Our Neighbors” program, which supports local organizations working to address food insecurity.
“Many of our students are balancing school, work and rising living costs, and too many are struggling to afford food,” said Lisa Haywood, dean of student success at SWCC. “This grant helps ensure our students have reliable access to the food they need to succeed.”
The Food for Thought pantry provides free food and essentials to SWCC students throughout the year. The additional funding will help expand inventory and increase support for students experiencing food insecurity.
The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation supports community partners across its 10-state footprint in their efforts to fight hunger. Since 2001, the foundation has awarded more than $25 million in grants to help nourish communities.
