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Dollar General Extends Feeding America\u00ae Partnership with $1 Million Donation<\/b><\/p>\n

Major Retailer\u2019s Impact Now Benefits More Than Half of All U.S. Counties Nationwide<\/i><\/p>\n

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)–
\nToday, Dollar General (NYSE: DG) announced an additional $1 million donation to Feeding America<\/a>\u00ae<\/b> to extend its ongoing partnership, helping support the nearly 48<\/a> million people, including 14 million children, who experience food insecurity in the United States. Since 2019, Dollar General has provided more than $6 million in financial support, and in-kind food donations from stores and distribution centers have now provided the equivalent of more than 90 million meals* to Feeding America local food banks serving more than half of U.S. counties.<\/p>\n

\n\u201cDollar General is proud to continue our partnership with Feeding America to help meet the needs of individuals and families in our hometown communities,\u201d said Denine Torr, Dollar General\u2019s vice president of corporate social responsibility and philanthropy. \u201cWe are honored to support Feeding America\u2019s work in more than half of all counties nationwide. This milestone reflects our shared commitment to expanding food access and making a meaningful difference for our neighbors who depend on these vital resources.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n“Feeding America is one of the nation\u2019s most effective food rescue and distribution networks\u2014moving food quickly, safely and reliably,” said Brit Videbeck, Feeding America’s chief supply chain officer. “We’re proud to partner with Dollar General, whose commitment through generous product donations and financial support helps ensure perfectly good food that neighbors want and need can make it to communities nationwide.”<\/p>\n

\nWhile Dollar General is not a grocer, the Company understands millions of Americans rely on the Company to provide convenient and affordable access to everyday household items, including food. Additionally, the Company continues to provide Better For You<\/a> foods and resources, health and wellness products and services, and proudly serves as a USDA MyPlate National Strategic Partner<\/a> through its Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP) Nutrition Communicators Network.<\/p>\n

*According to the USDA, 1.2 pounds is the equivalent to one meal.<\/i><\/p>\n

About Dollar General Corporation<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

\nDollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) is proud to serve as America\u2019s neighborhood general store. Founded in 1939, Dollar General lives its mission of Serving Others every day by providing access to affordable products and services for its customers, career opportunities for its employees, and literacy and education support for its hometown communities. As of May 1, 2026, the Company\u2019s 21,055 Dollar General, DG Market, DGX and pOpshelf stores across the United States and Mi S\u00faper Dollar General stores in Mexico provide everyday essentials including food, health and wellness products, cleaning and laundry supplies, self-care and beauty items, and seasonal d\u00e9cor from our high-quality private brands alongside many of the world\u2019s most trusted brands such as Coca Cola, PepsiCo\/Frito-Lay, General Mills, Hershey, J.M. Smucker, Kraft, Mars, Nestl\u00e9, Procter & Gamble and Unilever.<\/p>\n

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Dollar General Extends Feeding America\u00ae Partnership with $1 Million Donation Major Retailer\u2019s Impact Now Benefits More Than Half of All U.S. Counties Nationwide GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Today, Dollar General (NYSE: DG) announced an additional $1 million donation to Feeding America\u00ae to extend its ongoing partnership, helping support the nearly 48 million people, including 14 million children, who experience food insecurity in the United States. Since 2019, Dollar General has provided more than $6 million in financial support, and in-kind food donations from stores and distribution centers have now provided the equivalent of more than 90 million meals* to Feeding America local food banks serving more than half of U.S. counties. \u201cDollar General is proud to continue our partnership with Feeding … <\/p>\n

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