HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Facing Hunger Foodbank has been recognized among Dollar
General’s Top 20 Feeding America food banks for retail donations, and is scheduled to
receive a $5,000 contribution in recognition of its successful retail food rescue
partnership with the retailer.
The contribution will be presented by Dollar General Regional Manager Rodney Russell
and District Manager Zakkery Kimble on Friday, November 13th, recognizing the
significant impact of food donations collected through participating Dollar General
locations.
Through the partnership, Facing Hunger Foodbank has collected an impressive 1,124,717
pounds of food. In 2025 alone, the foodbank rescued 447,783 pounds, followed by
another 455,293 pounds year-to-date in 2026 through its 93 partnered Dollar General
locations. Collectively, these donations represent an estimated 937,264 meals for
individuals and families facing food insecurity.
“The employees at these Dollar General locations are making a difference every day by
taking the time to set food aside and make sure it gets to someone who can use it. We’re
proud of what this partnership has accomplished, and we’re excited about what we can
continue to accomplish together,” said Scott Thompson, Director of Food Sourcing at
Facing Hunger Foodbank.
Cynthia Kirkhart, CEO at Facing Hunger reflected on the impact of these vital retail
partnerships, saying “As so much of our service area is based in rural and remote
communities, and large box stores are miles away, the corporate commitment and local
store support means that their food resources stay right in the communities they serve.
Our pantry partners have immediate access to fresh and shelf stable food resources, andthe partnerships at that community level provide needed resources to the most vulnerable
of those we serve.”
Retail food rescue plays an important role in addressing food insecurity while reducing
food waste. Through partnerships with retailers like Dollar General, Facing Hunger
Foodbank is able to recover quality food and redirect it to individuals and families who
need it most.
Facing Hunger Foodbank is grateful to Dollar General, Rodney Russell, Zakkery Kimble,
and the employees at participating locations for their continued commitment to
strengthening communities through food donations. We are proud of what this
partnership has accomplished, and look forward to continued growth in the future and our
accomplishments to end hunger, together.
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Facing Hunger Foodbank is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization affiliated with Feeding
America, the nation’s largest hunger relief charity. With a network of more than 200
member agencies, the Food Bank’s service region spans 17 counties across West
Virginia, Kentucky and Ohio.
Feeding America is a United States-based non-profit organization that is a
nationwide network of more than 200 food banks that feed more than 46 million
people through food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, and other community-based
agencies. Forbes ranks it as the largest U.S. charity by revenue.
