The Agape Center New River Valley in Christiansburg has been awarded The Food King Feeding Partner Award by Food Lion Feeds.
Food Lion Feeds, Food Lion’s hunger-relief platform, recently marked its 10th annual Feedys Awards by honoring a select group of food banks, volunteers, community leaders and Food Lion associates who make a meaningful impact in their communities. This year’s honorees were recognized for their outstanding efforts and commitment to addressing food insecurity and helping nourish neighbors across the grocery retailer’s 10-state footprint. Food Lion Feeds was founded in 2014 by Food Lion to address food insecurity in the towns and cities it serves.
“We believe no one should have to choose between dinner and rent, or gas and groceries,” said Kevin Durkee, Manager, Food Lion Feeds, Food Lion. “That’s why we’re passionate about ending hunger in the towns and cities we serve. During a time when so many families face food insecurity, we are grateful to join forces to provide fresh, nutritious food to our community. The work of our associates and feeding partners is instrumental in our efforts to transform lives and feed families who are food insecure, and we are honored to demonstrate our appreciation and celebrate their meaningful contributions.”
The Food King Feeding Partner Award honors a feeding partner that demonstrates outstanding commitment through financial support, innovation, encouragement and motivation for others to take leadership roles in hunger relief programming and community involvement.
Since its founding in 2019, The Agape Center New River Valley has grown from a single partnership to a network of 25 partner churches and 10 local businesses, demonstrating a capacity for collaboration and community engagement. By purchasing and remodeling an old school building, The Agape Center New River Valley has created a multi-purpose facility that distributes food and provides clothing, household goods and life skills education. Their growth has expanded from serving 175 families a month to more than 400. A recently secured grant allowed them to install a new cooler, enabling further expansion and earning it the distinction of being the only FDA-approved food bank in Christiansburg
