Hunger Relief

BI-LO Charities recognizes the need of those in our communities without the resources to feed themselves or their families. Each year, BI-LO Charities hosts two Hunger Relief scan programs — one during the summer and one through the holiday season. Each $5 donation at your local BI-LO store purchases a box of Southern Home food.

Your local BI-LO store selects a food bank in the community to benefit from your generosity during the Hunger Relief programs.

This year’s Hunger Relief summer program will held be held July 11, 2012 through August 28, 2012. The holiday Hunger Relief program will run from November 14, 2012 through December 29, 2012.

History

In this economy, many families will continue to need assistance and summer is typically a time when food banks find themselves in need. BI-LO Charities and the Corporate Brands department are in the process of working on our Hunger Relief Programs.

The Hunger Relief Program (formerly known as Bags Hunger and Holiday Hope) has been an enormous success. These bags contain the essential groceries most often requested by food bank customers. BI-LO has sponsored a holiday food donation program for many years and has expanded it to the summer as well. Due to a tight economy, food banks are experiencing greater demand and fewer donations. The high cost of gas, utilities and other core expenses are impacting more people across our trade area. Food banks are feeling the pinch, too.