Here For What Matters.®
A good neighbor can make all the difference in a community, and at Dollar General, that’s what we aspire to be. From literacy and education efforts to addressing food insecurity and supporting disaster relief, reforestation and more, we’re here for the partnerships that help address local challenges and create new opportunities for our neighbors to thrive.
$297M+
donated to literacy programs since 1993
95M+
meals donated since 2019
$11M+
donated to disaster recovery through the American Red Cross as of June 2026
434K+
trees distributed/planted in disaster-impacted communities as of April 2026
277K+
tons of cardboard recycled in FY 2025
*Statistics provided as of September 2026 unless otherwise provided.
Food Security
Millions of U.S. households struggle with food insecurity according to Feeding America. Dollar General is helping to address this critical issue with Feeding America and local foodbanks by leveraging our extensive supply chain and unique store footprint. Since launching our food donation program in 2019, we have provided more than $6 million in financial support and the equivalent of more than 95 million meals through in-kind donations to help neighbors in need.
Healthy Eating
At Dollar General, we also partner with local leaders and national organizations to help promote increased access and understanding of the importance and impact of healthier food in communities. In Baton Rouge, LA., we partnered with former Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome’s Geaux Get Healthy program, a campaign to address food insecurity and advance nutrition. We worked with Broome to add fresh produce in select Baton Rouge stores. Additionally, we partnered with the American Heart Association and a local hospital system to support Simple Cooking With Heart classes. Read more about this innovative collaboration in Forbes.
Literacy and Education
Literacy changes lives, and since 1993, it’s been the Dollar General Literacy Foundation’s mission to ensure our neighbors have access to meaningful education. With more than $297 million donated to fund literacy programs as of September 2026, and partnerships with schools, nonprofits, libraries, and additional nonprofits, we’re working to provide communities with the tools needed to read and write their own stories.
See how the Foundation is Uplifting Communities Through Literacy.
Disaster Relief and Recovery
When disaster strikes, we're there to help our neighbors and communities. Our partnerships with the American Red Cross and local community organizations have provided millions of dollars in funding to help support the critical first responses and the long-term recoveries that help hometowns heal and provide hope for the future.
Additionally, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation created the Beyond Words disaster relief fund in 2006 to help public school libraries rebuild, reestablish, and/or expand library resources following the devastating impact of natural disasters.
Nourishing the Planet
Sustaining our communities happens from the ground up, and that’s why we’re committed to being good environmental stewards and creating sustainable change.
From partnering with the Arbor Day Foundation on large-scale reforestation efforts to hosting local planting projects for our employees and their communities, we strive to maintain the vibrance of the places we call home.
Our Impact
Serving More Than 20 Million Individuals through the Dollar General Literacy Foundation
Feeding America® Partner Food Banks
Providing Fresh Produce in More Locations than Any Other Mass Retailer or Grocer
During National Mentorship Month and Year-Round
Here For What Matters in Lockney, TX
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