Ewing Middle receives $2,500 from Food Lion

A representative from Food Lion presents Ewing Middle School assistant principal Tim Phillips (right) with a check for $2,500 as part of the its Charitable Foundation. John E. Ewing Middle School has received $2,500 from the Food Lion Charitable Foundation.

Ewing Middle will use the gift to purchase science and social studies materials such as practice workbooks for the Palmetto Achievement Challenge Test.

"We at Ewing appreciate Food Lion's contributions and commitment to our school as well as the community we both serve," assistant principal Tim Phillips said.

These resources will allow teachers to incorporate higher order and critical thinking skills into the science and social studies classroom. This material will also reinforce basic skills and test taking strategies as well as target areas where students need improvement.

Established in 2001, the Food Lion Charitable Foundation provides financial support for programs and organizations dedicated to improving the communities in which Food Lion operates. The Foundation places an emphasis on the support of primary and secondary education, feeding the hungry, and organizations that enhance the quality of life in Food Lion's local communities.

Food Lion LLC is a subsidiary of Brussels-based Delhaize Group. Food Lion LLC operates more than 1,200 supermarkets, either directly or through affiliated entities, under the names of Food Lion, Bloom, Bottom Dollar Food, Harveys and Reid's.

These stores meet local customer needs and preferences for the freshest and best quality products. Food Lion LLC employs approximately 73,000 associates in 11 Southeast and Mid-Atlantic states.