Feeding the Hungry grant increases access to nutritious food; provides nutrition education
Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian Ministry (GHCCM) has received $2,500 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help nourish clients experiencing hunger. The Feeding the Hungry grant supports community feeding partners by helping those living in poverty to increase their access to nutritious food and providing nutrition education to eliminate health risks for those experiencing food insecurity.
Jane Duralia, RN, Nutrition Plus Administrator, provides education, cooking classes and counseling for groups and individuals who are diagnosed with Diabetes and Hypertension through the GHCCM Medical Clinic. When enrolled in Nutrition Plus, clients have access to a healthy food market. The grant from Food Lion Feeds assists with supplying needed foods for the food market. Providing a healthy assortment of foods whether fresh, frozen or canned is an important part of the Nutrition Plus.
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 $18.9 million in grants.
The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Food Lion, based in Salisbury, N.C. Established in 2001, the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation provides financial support for programs and organizations dedicated to eliminating hunger. The charitable foundation has provided more than $18.9 million in grant funding, helping to nourish communities with fresh food for backpack programs, Kids Café’s, and other hunger-relief programs as well as funding for long-term programs to help shorten the lines at food banks. The charitable foundation partners with Feeding America, the nation’s largest hunger-relief agency, in addition to local food agencies serving the 10 Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic states in which Food Lion operates. For more information, visit www.foodlion.com/pages/food-lion-feeds.
The mission of GHCCM encompasses the care and compassion for the whole person by offering financial assistance to help clients stay in their home; showers, washer and dryer and mail service for the homeless; medical care and a full-service pharmacy for the uninsured in Catawba and Alexander counties. The educational classes at the Whole Life Center provides transformational opportunities. Some of the offerings include finding financial wellbeing, spiritual growth, having a healthier lifestyle and computer skills building.
GHCCM is a non-profit organization that offers Hope, Health, and Healing to those experiencing homelessness or living in poverty. As stated by Executive Director, Molly Sain, “the word health in our mission statement encompasses physical, emotional, spiritual, mental and financial wellbeing.”
The ministry is dependent on funding from foundations, grants, churches, businesses, and individuals. The budget for 2024 is $1,580,980. The public is invited to donate to ensure the longevity of GHCCM and its mission to serve the most vulnerable in our community. For more information or to donate, visit www.ccmhickory.org or call the ministry at 828-323-0979.