Best Practices

As the nation’s fastest growing retailer by store count, millions of Americans rely on Dollar General (DG) to provide convenient access to everyday essentials, including food products. Given DG’s expansive reach of 20,000+ stores across 48 states, with approximately 75% of the U.S. population living within five miles of a store, DG is uniquely positioned to help increase affordable access to nutritious foods and fresh produce items. DG’s ongoing commitment to address food insecurity and investment in the health of its customers and communities can be seen across the following:

• ‘Food First’ initiative: A customer feedback-driven expansion of the Company’s private label brand, Clover Valley, welcoming over 600 new items to shelves at affordable price points.

• Expansion of fresh produce offerings from 5,400 in January 2024 to more than 6,700 stores in March 2025 – over 1,300 of which are located in USDA-defined “food deserts.”

• Annual support and ongoing partnership with Feeding America to address food insecurity among millions of Americans, including over 14 million children, combining resources of the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization and the nation’s largest retailer by store count.

• Partnerships with local policy makers and national nonprofit organizations to raise awareness of the positive impact of healthier food options.

DG maintains its unwavering commitment to mitigating food insecurity, utilizing growth, offerings and community partnerships to ensure customers and communities can meet and access their basic needs.

• DG’s in-kind donations from stores and distribution centers, alongside funding to Feeding America, provides food access to rural and underserved communities, helping those who may go without nutritious foods.

• Over 6,700 DG stores sell produce, more than any U.S. mass retailer or grocer, offering the top 20 items sold in a grocery store.

• Customers and elected officials regularly ask DG to provide fresh produce in their communities. Answering the call to serve and meet the needs of its hometown communities, DG added or remodeled stores to provide fresh produce in Fruitdale, AL; Bluford, IL; Jackson, MS; Little Rock, AR; Evansville, IN; Hitchcock, TX; and Kingston Township, MI (among many others).

• In August 2024, DG, along with leaders in Little Rock, AR, and nonprofit Fifty for the Future, was recognized for its positive fresh produce expansion efforts in the community with a Gold Globe American Business Award in Stakeholder Relations Achievement.

DG’s primary mission is to increase access to fresh food options for millions of U.S. households - better serving its customers and communities while continuing to grow the Company. With 80% of DG stores in communities of 20,000 or fewer people, the retailer is a vital resource, offering convenient access to essentials and fresh foods. The following objectives demonstrate DG’s dedication to increasing fresh food access, stemming from its mission of Serving Others:

• Since piloting its Feeding America partnership in 2019, DG has donated 60+ million meals to neighbors in need and seeks to continue increasing its impact in the years to come.

• DG seeks to add/remodel/relocate stores to best fit customers’ and communities’ needs, often where other retailers either can’t or won’t serve.

• Through ‘Food First,’ DG seeks to provide customers with a wider variety of options, including components of a nutritious meal, through food and fresh produce selections at competitively affordable prices.

“Food insecurity impacts people of all ages in communities across the country. With our extensive store footprint, often in communities’ others cannot or have chosen not to serve, Dollar General is uniquely positioned to help combat hunger by offering convenient access to a variety of nutritious foods at affordable prices. At Dollar General, we pride ourselves on the role we play as America’s neighborhood general store and have pursued opportunities to serve and support our communities, customers, neighbors, and each other.”

– Todd Vasos, CEO, Dollar General

As the nation’s fastest growing retailer by store count, millions of Americans rely on Dollar General (DG) to provide convenient access to everyday essentials, including food products. Given DG’s expansive reach of 20,000+ stores across 48 states, with approximately 75% of the U.S. population living within five miles of a store, DG is uniquely positioned to help increase affordable access to nutritious foods and fresh produce items. DG’s ongoing commitment to address food insecurity and investment in the health of its customers and communities can be seen across the following:

• ‘Food First’ initiative: A customer feedback-driven expansion of the Company’s private label brand, Clover Valley, welcoming over 600 new items to shelves at affordable price points.

• Expansion of fresh produce offerings from 5,400 in January 2024 to more than 6,700 stores in March 2025 – over 1,300 of which are located in USDA-defined “food deserts.”

• Annual support and ongoing partnership with Feeding America to address food insecurity among millions of Americans, including over 14 million children, combining resources of the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization and the nation’s largest retailer by store count.

• Partnerships with local policy makers and national nonprofit organizations to raise awareness of the positive impact of healthier food options.

DG maintains its unwavering commitment to mitigating food insecurity, utilizing growth, offerings and community partnerships to ensure customers and communities can meet and access their basic needs.

• DG’s in-kind donations from stores and distribution centers, alongside funding to Feeding America, provides food access to rural and underserved communities, helping those who may go without nutritious foods.

• Over 6,700 DG stores sell produce, more than any U.S. mass retailer or grocer, offering the top 20 items sold in a grocery store.

• Customers and elected officials regularly ask DG to provide fresh produce in their communities. Answering the call to serve and meet the needs of its hometown communities, DG added or remodeled stores to provide fresh produce in Fruitdale, AL; Bluford, IL; Jackson, MS; Little Rock, AR; Evansville, IN; Hitchcock, TX; and Kingston Township, MI (among many others).

• In August 2024, DG, along with leaders in Little Rock, AR, and nonprofit Fifty for the Future, was recognized for its positive fresh produce expansion efforts in the community with a Gold Globe American Business Award in Stakeholder Relations Achievement.

DG’s primary mission is to increase access to fresh food options for millions of U.S. households - better serving its customers and communities while continuing to grow the Company. With 80% of DG stores in communities of 20,000 or fewer people, the retailer is a vital resource, offering convenient access to essentials and fresh foods. The following objectives demonstrate DG’s dedication to increasing fresh food access, stemming from its mission of Serving Others:

• Since piloting its Feeding America partnership in 2019, DG has donated 60+ million meals to neighbors in need and seeks to continue increasing its impact in the years to come.

• DG seeks to add/remodel/relocate stores to best fit customers’ and communities’ needs, often where other retailers either can’t or won’t serve.

• Through ‘Food First,’ DG seeks to provide customers with a wider variety of options, including components of a nutritious meal, through food and fresh produce selections at competitively affordable prices.

“Food insecurity impacts people of all ages in communities across the country. With our extensive store footprint, often in communities’ others cannot or have chosen not to serve, Dollar General is uniquely positioned to help combat hunger by offering convenient access to a variety of nutritious foods at affordable prices. At Dollar General, we pride ourselves on the role we play as America’s neighborhood general store and have pursued opportunities to serve and support our communities, customers, neighbors, and each other.”

– Todd Vasos, CEO, Dollar General

As the nation’s fastest growing retailer by store count, millions of Americans rely on Dollar General (DG) to provide convenient access to everyday essentials, including food products. Given DG’s expansive reach of 20,000+ stores across 48 states, with approximately 75% of the U.S. population living within five miles of a store, DG is uniquely positioned to help increase affordable access to nutritious foods and fresh produce items. DG’s ongoing commitment to address food insecurity and investment in the health of its customers and communities can be seen across the following:

• ‘Food First’ initiative: A customer feedback-driven expansion of the Company’s private label brand, Clover Valley, welcoming over 600 new items to shelves at affordable price points.

• Expansion of fresh produce offerings from 5,400 in January 2024 to more than 6,700 stores in March 2025 – over 1,300 of which are located in USDA-defined “food deserts.”

• Annual support and ongoing partnership with Feeding America to address food insecurity among millions of Americans, including over 14 million children, combining resources of the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization and the nation’s largest retailer by store count.

• Partnerships with local policy makers and national nonprofit organizations to raise awareness of the positive impact of healthier food options.

DG maintains its unwavering commitment to mitigating food insecurity, utilizing growth, offerings and community partnerships to ensure customers and communities can meet and access their basic needs.

• DG’s in-kind donations from stores and distribution centers, alongside funding to Feeding America, provides food access to rural and underserved communities, helping those who may go without nutritious foods.

• Over 6,700 DG stores sell produce, more than any U.S. mass retailer or grocer, offering the top 20 items sold in a grocery store.

• Customers and elected officials regularly ask DG to provide fresh produce in their communities. Answering the call to serve and meet the needs of its hometown communities, DG added or remodeled stores to provide fresh produce in Fruitdale, AL; Bluford, IL; Jackson, MS; Little Rock, AR; Evansville, IN; Hitchcock, TX; and Kingston Township, MI (among many others).

• In August 2024, DG, along with leaders in Little Rock, AR, and nonprofit Fifty for the Future, was recognized for its positive fresh produce expansion efforts in the community with a Gold Globe American Business Award in Stakeholder Relations Achievement.

DG’s primary mission is to increase access to fresh food options for millions of U.S. households - better serving its customers and communities while continuing to grow the Company. With 80% of DG stores in communities of 20,000 or fewer people, the retailer is a vital resource, offering convenient access to essentials and fresh foods. The following objectives demonstrate DG’s dedication to increasing fresh food access, stemming from its mission of Serving Others:

• Since piloting its Feeding America partnership in 2019, DG has donated 60+ million meals to neighbors in need and seeks to continue increasing its impact in the years to come.

• DG seeks to add/remodel/relocate stores to best fit customers’ and communities’ needs, often where other retailers either can’t or won’t serve.

• Through ‘Food First,’ DG seeks to provide customers with a wider variety of options, including components of a nutritious meal, through food and fresh produce selections at competitively affordable prices.

“Food insecurity impacts people of all ages in communities across the country. With our extensive store footprint, often in communities’ others cannot or have chosen not to serve, Dollar General is uniquely positioned to help combat hunger by offering convenient access to a variety of nutritious foods at affordable prices. At Dollar General, we pride ourselves on the role we play as America’s neighborhood general store and have pursued opportunities to serve and support our communities, customers, neighbors, and each other.”

– Todd Vasos, CEO, Dollar General

As the nation’s fastest growing retailer by store count, millions of Americans rely on Dollar General (DG) to provide convenient access to everyday essentials, including food products. Given DG’s expansive reach of 20,000+ stores across 48 states, with approximately 75% of the U.S. population living within five miles of a store, DG is uniquely positioned to help increase affordable access to nutritious foods and fresh produce items. DG’s ongoing commitment to address food insecurity and investment in the health of its customers and communities can be seen across the following:

• ‘Food First’ initiative: A customer feedback-driven expansion of the Company’s private label brand, Clover Valley, welcoming over 600 new items to shelves at affordable price points.

• Expansion of fresh produce offerings from 5,400 in January 2024 to more than 6,700 stores in March 2025 – over 1,300 of which are located in USDA-defined “food deserts.”

• Annual support and ongoing partnership with Feeding America to address food insecurity among millions of Americans, including over 14 million children, combining resources of the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization and the nation’s largest retailer by store count.

• Partnerships with local policy makers and national nonprofit organizations to raise awareness of the positive impact of healthier food options.

DG maintains its unwavering commitment to mitigating food insecurity, utilizing growth, offerings and community partnerships to ensure customers and communities can meet and access their basic needs.

• DG’s in-kind donations from stores and distribution centers, alongside funding to Feeding America, provides food access to rural and underserved communities, helping those who may go without nutritious foods.

• Over 6,700 DG stores sell produce, more than any U.S. mass retailer or grocer, offering the top 20 items sold in a grocery store.

• Customers and elected officials regularly ask DG to provide fresh produce in their communities. Answering the call to serve and meet the needs of its hometown communities, DG added or remodeled stores to provide fresh produce in Fruitdale, AL; Bluford, IL; Jackson, MS; Little Rock, AR; Evansville, IN; Hitchcock, TX; and Kingston Township, MI (among many others).

• In August 2024, DG, along with leaders in Little Rock, AR, and nonprofit Fifty for the Future, was recognized for its positive fresh produce expansion efforts in the community with a Gold Globe American Business Award in Stakeholder Relations Achievement.

DG’s primary mission is to increase access to fresh food options for millions of U.S. households - better serving its customers and communities while continuing to grow the Company. With 80% of DG stores in communities of 20,000 or fewer people, the retailer is a vital resource, offering convenient access to essentials and fresh foods. The following objectives demonstrate DG’s dedication to increasing fresh food access, stemming from its mission of Serving Others:

• Since piloting its Feeding America partnership in 2019, DG has donated 60+ million meals to neighbors in need and seeks to continue increasing its impact in the years to come.

• DG seeks to add/remodel/relocate stores to best fit customers’ and communities’ needs, often where other retailers either can’t or won’t serve.

• Through ‘Food First,’ DG seeks to provide customers with a wider variety of options, including components of a nutritious meal, through food and fresh produce selections at competitively affordable prices.

“Food insecurity impacts people of all ages in communities across the country. With our extensive store footprint, often in communities’ others cannot or have chosen not to serve, Dollar General is uniquely positioned to help combat hunger by offering convenient access to a variety of nutritious foods at affordable prices. At Dollar General, we pride ourselves on the role we play as America’s neighborhood general store and have pursued opportunities to serve and support our communities, customers, neighbors, and each other.”

– Todd Vasos, CEO, Dollar General

As the nation’s fastest growing retailer by store count, millions of Americans rely on Dollar General (DG) to provide convenient access to everyday essentials, including food products. Given DG’s expansive reach of 20,000+ stores across 48 states, with approximately 75% of the U.S. population living within five miles of a store, DG is uniquely positioned to help increase affordable access to nutritious foods and fresh produce items. DG’s ongoing commitment to address food insecurity and investment in the health of its customers and communities can be seen across the following:

• ‘Food First’ initiative: A customer feedback-driven expansion of the Company’s private label brand, Clover Valley, welcoming over 600 new items to shelves at affordable price points.

• Expansion of fresh produce offerings from 5,400 in January 2024 to more than 6,700 stores in March 2025 – over 1,300 of which are located in USDA-defined “food deserts.”

• Annual support and ongoing partnership with Feeding America to address food insecurity among millions of Americans, including over 14 million children, combining resources of the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization and the nation’s largest retailer by store count.

• Partnerships with local policy makers and national nonprofit organizations to raise awareness of the positive impact of healthier food options.

DG maintains its unwavering commitment to mitigating food insecurity, utilizing growth, offerings and community partnerships to ensure customers and communities can meet and access their basic needs.

• DG’s in-kind donations from stores and distribution centers, alongside funding to Feeding America, provides food access to rural and underserved communities, helping those who may go without nutritious foods.

• Over 6,700 DG stores sell produce, more than any U.S. mass retailer or grocer, offering the top 20 items sold in a grocery store.

• Customers and elected officials regularly ask DG to provide fresh produce in their communities. Answering the call to serve and meet the needs of its hometown communities, DG added or remodeled stores to provide fresh produce in Fruitdale, AL; Bluford, IL; Jackson, MS; Little Rock, AR; Evansville, IN; Hitchcock, TX; and Kingston Township, MI (among many others).

• In August 2024, DG, along with leaders in Little Rock, AR, and nonprofit Fifty for the Future, was recognized for its positive fresh produce expansion efforts in the community with a Gold Globe American Business Award in Stakeholder Relations Achievement.

DG’s primary mission is to increase access to fresh food options for millions of U.S. households - better serving its customers and communities while continuing to grow the Company. With 80% of DG stores in communities of 20,000 or fewer people, the retailer is a vital resource, offering convenient access to essentials and fresh foods. The following objectives demonstrate DG’s dedication to increasing fresh food access, stemming from its mission of Serving Others:

• Since piloting its Feeding America partnership in 2019, DG has donated 60+ million meals to neighbors in need and seeks to continue increasing its impact in the years to come.

• DG seeks to add/remodel/relocate stores to best fit customers’ and communities’ needs, often where other retailers either can’t or won’t serve.

• Through ‘Food First,’ DG seeks to provide customers with a wider variety of options, including components of a nutritious meal, through food and fresh produce selections at competitively affordable prices.

“Food insecurity impacts people of all ages in communities across the country. With our extensive store footprint, often in communities’ others cannot or have chosen not to serve, Dollar General is uniquely positioned to help combat hunger by offering convenient access to a variety of nutritious foods at affordable prices. At Dollar General, we pride ourselves on the role we play as America’s neighborhood general store and have pursued opportunities to serve and support our communities, customers, neighbors, and each other.”

– Todd Vasos, CEO, Dollar General

As the nation’s fastest growing retailer by store count, millions of Americans rely on Dollar General (DG) to provide convenient access to everyday essentials, including food products. Given DG’s expansive reach of 20,000+ stores across 48 states, with approximately 75% of the U.S. population living within five miles of a store, DG is uniquely positioned to help increase affordable access to nutritious foods and fresh produce items. DG’s ongoing commitment to address food insecurity and investment in the health of its customers and communities can be seen across the following:

• ‘Food First’ initiative: A customer feedback-driven expansion of the Company’s private label brand, Clover Valley, welcoming over 600 new items to shelves at affordable price points.

• Expansion of fresh produce offerings from 5,400 in January 2024 to more than 6,700 stores in March 2025 – over 1,300 of which are located in USDA-defined “food deserts.”

• Annual support and ongoing partnership with Feeding America to address food insecurity among millions of Americans, including over 14 million children, combining resources of the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization and the nation’s largest retailer by store count.

• Partnerships with local policy makers and national nonprofit organizations to raise awareness of the positive impact of healthier food options.

DG maintains its unwavering commitment to mitigating food insecurity, utilizing growth, offerings and community partnerships to ensure customers and communities can meet and access their basic needs.

• DG’s in-kind donations from stores and distribution centers, alongside funding to Feeding America, provides food access to rural and underserved communities, helping those who may go without nutritious foods.

• Over 6,700 DG stores sell produce, more than any U.S. mass retailer or grocer, offering the top 20 items sold in a grocery store.

• Customers and elected officials regularly ask DG to provide fresh produce in their communities. Answering the call to serve and meet the needs of its hometown communities, DG added or remodeled stores to provide fresh produce in Fruitdale, AL; Bluford, IL; Jackson, MS; Little Rock, AR; Evansville, IN; Hitchcock, TX; and Kingston Township, MI (among many others).

• In August 2024, DG, along with leaders in Little Rock, AR, and nonprofit Fifty for the Future, was recognized for its positive fresh produce expansion efforts in the community with a Gold Globe American Business Award in Stakeholder Relations Achievement.

DG’s primary mission is to increase access to fresh food options for millions of U.S. households - better serving its customers and communities while continuing to grow the Company. With 80% of DG stores in communities of 20,000 or fewer people, the retailer is a vital resource, offering convenient access to essentials and fresh foods. The following objectives demonstrate DG’s dedication to increasing fresh food access, stemming from its mission of Serving Others:

• Since piloting its Feeding America partnership in 2019, DG has donated 60+ million meals to neighbors in need and seeks to continue increasing its impact in the years to come.

• DG seeks to add/remodel/relocate stores to best fit customers’ and communities’ needs, often where other retailers either can’t or won’t serve.

• Through ‘Food First,’ DG seeks to provide customers with a wider variety of options, including components of a nutritious meal, through food and fresh produce selections at competitively affordable prices.

“Food insecurity impacts people of all ages in communities across the country. With our extensive store footprint, often in communities’ others cannot or have chosen not to serve, Dollar General is uniquely positioned to help combat hunger by offering convenient access to a variety of nutritious foods at affordable prices. At Dollar General, we pride ourselves on the role we play as America’s neighborhood general store and have pursued opportunities to serve and support our communities, customers, neighbors, and each other.”

– Todd Vasos, CEO, Dollar General

As the nation’s fastest growing retailer by store count, millions of Americans rely on Dollar General (DG) to provide convenient access to everyday essentials, including food products. Given DG’s expansive reach of 20,000+ stores across 48 states, with approximately 75% of the U.S. population living within five miles of a store, DG is uniquely positioned to help increase affordable access to nutritious foods and fresh produce items. DG’s ongoing commitment to address food insecurity and investment in the health of its customers and communities can be seen across the following:

• ‘Food First’ initiative: A customer feedback-driven expansion of the Company’s private label brand, Clover Valley, welcoming over 600 new items to shelves at affordable price points.

• Expansion of fresh produce offerings from 5,400 in January 2024 to more than 6,700 stores in March 2025 – over 1,300 of which are located in USDA-defined “food deserts.”

• Annual support and ongoing partnership with Feeding America to address food insecurity among millions of Americans, including over 14 million children, combining resources of the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization and the nation’s largest retailer by store count.

• Partnerships with local policy makers and national nonprofit organizations to raise awareness of the positive impact of healthier food options.

DG maintains its unwavering commitment to mitigating food insecurity, utilizing growth, offerings and community partnerships to ensure customers and communities can meet and access their basic needs.

• DG’s in-kind donations from stores and distribution centers, alongside funding to Feeding America, provides food access to rural and underserved communities, helping those who may go without nutritious foods.

• Over 6,700 DG stores sell produce, more than any U.S. mass retailer or grocer, offering the top 20 items sold in a grocery store.

• Customers and elected officials regularly ask DG to provide fresh produce in their communities. Answering the call to serve and meet the needs of its hometown communities, DG added or remodeled stores to provide fresh produce in Fruitdale, AL; Bluford, IL; Jackson, MS; Little Rock, AR; Evansville, IN; Hitchcock, TX; and Kingston Township, MI (among many others).

• In August 2024, DG, along with leaders in Little Rock, AR, and nonprofit Fifty for the Future, was recognized for its positive fresh produce expansion efforts in the community with a Gold Globe American Business Award in Stakeholder Relations Achievement.

DG’s primary mission is to increase access to fresh food options for millions of U.S. households - better serving its customers and communities while continuing to grow the Company. With 80% of DG stores in communities of 20,000 or fewer people, the retailer is a vital resource, offering convenient access to essentials and fresh foods. The following objectives demonstrate DG’s dedication to increasing fresh food access, stemming from its mission of Serving Others:

• Since piloting its Feeding America partnership in 2019, DG has donated 60+ million meals to neighbors in need and seeks to continue increasing its impact in the years to come.

• DG seeks to add/remodel/relocate stores to best fit customers’ and communities’ needs, often where other retailers either can’t or won’t serve.

• Through ‘Food First,’ DG seeks to provide customers with a wider variety of options, including components of a nutritious meal, through food and fresh produce selections at competitively affordable prices.

“Food insecurity impacts people of all ages in communities across the country. With our extensive store footprint, often in communities’ others cannot or have chosen not to serve, Dollar General is uniquely positioned to help combat hunger by offering convenient access to a variety of nutritious foods at affordable prices. At Dollar General, we pride ourselves on the role we play as America’s neighborhood general store and have pursued opportunities to serve and support our communities, customers, neighbors, and each other.”

– Todd Vasos, CEO, Dollar General

As the nation’s fastest growing retailer by store count, millions of Americans rely on Dollar General (DG) to provide convenient access to everyday essentials, including food products. Given DG’s expansive reach of 20,000+ stores across 48 states, with approximately 75% of the U.S. population living within five miles of a store, DG is uniquely positioned to help increase affordable access to nutritious foods and fresh produce items. DG’s ongoing commitment to address food insecurity and investment in the health of its customers and communities can be seen across the following:

• ‘Food First’ initiative: A customer feedback-driven expansion of the Company’s private label brand, Clover Valley, welcoming over 600 new items to shelves at affordable price points.

• Expansion of fresh produce offerings from 5,400 in January 2024 to more than 6,700 stores in March 2025 – over 1,300 of which are located in USDA-defined “food deserts.”

• Annual support and ongoing partnership with Feeding America to address food insecurity among millions of Americans, including over 14 million children, combining resources of the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization and the nation’s largest retailer by store count.

• Partnerships with local policy makers and national nonprofit organizations to raise awareness of the positive impact of healthier food options.

DG maintains its unwavering commitment to mitigating food insecurity, utilizing growth, offerings and community partnerships to ensure customers and communities can meet and access their basic needs.

• DG’s in-kind donations from stores and distribution centers, alongside funding to Feeding America, provides food access to rural and underserved communities, helping those who may go without nutritious foods.

• Over 6,700 DG stores sell produce, more than any U.S. mass retailer or grocer, offering the top 20 items sold in a grocery store.

• Customers and elected officials regularly ask DG to provide fresh produce in their communities. Answering the call to serve and meet the needs of its hometown communities, DG added or remodeled stores to provide fresh produce in Fruitdale, AL; Bluford, IL; Jackson, MS; Little Rock, AR; Evansville, IN; Hitchcock, TX; and Kingston Township, MI (among many others).

• In August 2024, DG, along with leaders in Little Rock, AR, and nonprofit Fifty for the Future, was recognized for its positive fresh produce expansion efforts in the community with a Gold Globe American Business Award in Stakeholder Relations Achievement.

DG’s primary mission is to increase access to fresh food options for millions of U.S. households - better serving its customers and communities while continuing to grow the Company. With 80% of DG stores in communities of 20,000 or fewer people, the retailer is a vital resource, offering convenient access to essentials and fresh foods. The following objectives demonstrate DG’s dedication to increasing fresh food access, stemming from its mission of Serving Others:

• Since piloting its Feeding America partnership in 2019, DG has donated 60+ million meals to neighbors in need and seeks to continue increasing its impact in the years to come.

• DG seeks to add/remodel/relocate stores to best fit customers’ and communities’ needs, often where other retailers either can’t or won’t serve.

• Through ‘Food First,’ DG seeks to provide customers with a wider variety of options, including components of a nutritious meal, through food and fresh produce selections at competitively affordable prices.

“Food insecurity impacts people of all ages in communities across the country. With our extensive store footprint, often in communities’ others cannot or have chosen not to serve, Dollar General is uniquely positioned to help combat hunger by offering convenient access to a variety of nutritious foods at affordable prices. At Dollar General, we pride ourselves on the role we play as America’s neighborhood general store and have pursued opportunities to serve and support our communities, customers, neighbors, and each other.”

– Todd Vasos, CEO, Dollar General

As the nation’s fastest growing retailer by store count, millions of Americans rely on Dollar General (DG) to provide convenient access to everyday essentials, including food products. Given DG’s expansive reach of 20,000+ stores across 48 states, with approximately 75% of the U.S. population living within five miles of a store, DG is uniquely positioned to help increase affordable access to nutritious foods and fresh produce items. DG’s ongoing commitment to address food insecurity and investment in the health of its customers and communities can be seen across the following:

• ‘Food First’ initiative: A customer feedback-driven expansion of the Company’s private label brand, Clover Valley, welcoming over 600 new items to shelves at affordable price points.

• Expansion of fresh produce offerings from 5,400 in January 2024 to more than 6,700 stores in March 2025 – over 1,300 of which are located in USDA-defined “food deserts.”

• Annual support and ongoing partnership with Feeding America to address food insecurity among millions of Americans, including over 14 million children, combining resources of the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization and the nation’s largest retailer by store count.

• Partnerships with local policy makers and national nonprofit organizations to raise awareness of the positive impact of healthier food options.

DG maintains its unwavering commitment to mitigating food insecurity, utilizing growth, offerings and community partnerships to ensure customers and communities can meet and access their basic needs.

• DG’s in-kind donations from stores and distribution centers, alongside funding to Feeding America, provides food access to rural and underserved communities, helping those who may go without nutritious foods.

• Over 6,700 DG stores sell produce, more than any U.S. mass retailer or grocer, offering the top 20 items sold in a grocery store.

• Customers and elected officials regularly ask DG to provide fresh produce in their communities. Answering the call to serve and meet the needs of its hometown communities, DG added or remodeled stores to provide fresh produce in Fruitdale, AL; Bluford, IL; Jackson, MS; Little Rock, AR; Evansville, IN; Hitchcock, TX; and Kingston Township, MI (among many others).

• In August 2024, DG, along with leaders in Little Rock, AR, and nonprofit Fifty for the Future, was recognized for its positive fresh produce expansion efforts in the community with a Gold Globe American Business Award in Stakeholder Relations Achievement.

DG’s primary mission is to increase access to fresh food options for millions of U.S. households - better serving its customers and communities while continuing to grow the Company. With 80% of DG stores in communities of 20,000 or fewer people, the retailer is a vital resource, offering convenient access to essentials and fresh foods. The following objectives demonstrate DG’s dedication to increasing fresh food access, stemming from its mission of Serving Others:

• Since piloting its Feeding America partnership in 2019, DG has donated 60+ million meals to neighbors in need and seeks to continue increasing its impact in the years to come.

• DG seeks to add/remodel/relocate stores to best fit customers’ and communities’ needs, often where other retailers either can’t or won’t serve.

• Through ‘Food First,’ DG seeks to provide customers with a wider variety of options, including components of a nutritious meal, through food and fresh produce selections at competitively affordable prices.

“Food insecurity impacts people of all ages in communities across the country. With our extensive store footprint, often in communities’ others cannot or have chosen not to serve, Dollar General is uniquely positioned to help combat hunger by offering convenient access to a variety of nutritious foods at affordable prices. At Dollar General, we pride ourselves on the role we play as America’s neighborhood general store and have pursued opportunities to serve and support our communities, customers, neighbors, and each other.”

– Todd Vasos, CEO, Dollar General

As the nation’s fastest growing retailer by store count, millions of Americans rely on Dollar General (DG) to provide convenient access to everyday essentials, including food products. Given DG’s expansive reach of 20,000+ stores across 48 states, with approximately 75% of the U.S. population living within five miles of a store, DG is uniquely positioned to help increase affordable access to nutritious foods and fresh produce items. DG’s ongoing commitment to address food insecurity and investment in the health of its customers and communities can be seen across the following:

• ‘Food First’ initiative: A customer feedback-driven expansion of the Company’s private label brand, Clover Valley, welcoming over 600 new items to shelves at affordable price points.

• Expansion of fresh produce offerings from 5,400 in January 2024 to more than 6,700 stores in March 2025 – over 1,300 of which are located in USDA-defined “food deserts.”

• Annual support and ongoing partnership with Feeding America to address food insecurity among millions of Americans, including over 14 million children, combining resources of the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization and the nation’s largest retailer by store count.

• Partnerships with local policy makers and national nonprofit organizations to raise awareness of the positive impact of healthier food options.

DG maintains its unwavering commitment to mitigating food insecurity, utilizing growth, offerings and community partnerships to ensure customers and communities can meet and access their basic needs.

• DG’s in-kind donations from stores and distribution centers, alongside funding to Feeding America, provides food access to rural and underserved communities, helping those who may go without nutritious foods.

• Over 6,700 DG stores sell produce, more than any U.S. mass retailer or grocer, offering the top 20 items sold in a grocery store.

• Customers and elected officials regularly ask DG to provide fresh produce in their communities. Answering the call to serve and meet the needs of its hometown communities, DG added or remodeled stores to provide fresh produce in Fruitdale, AL; Bluford, IL; Jackson, MS; Little Rock, AR; Evansville, IN; Hitchcock, TX; and Kingston Township, MI (among many others).

• In August 2024, DG, along with leaders in Little Rock, AR, and nonprofit Fifty for the Future, was recognized for its positive fresh produce expansion efforts in the community with a Gold Globe American Business Award in Stakeholder Relations Achievement.

DG’s primary mission is to increase access to fresh food options for millions of U.S. households - better serving its customers and communities while continuing to grow the Company. With 80% of DG stores in communities of 20,000 or fewer people, the retailer is a vital resource, offering convenient access to essentials and fresh foods. The following objectives demonstrate DG’s dedication to increasing fresh food access, stemming from its mission of Serving Others:

• Since piloting its Feeding America partnership in 2019, DG has donated 60+ million meals to neighbors in need and seeks to continue increasing its impact in the years to come.

• DG seeks to add/remodel/relocate stores to best fit customers’ and communities’ needs, often where other retailers either can’t or won’t serve.

• Through ‘Food First,’ DG seeks to provide customers with a wider variety of options, including components of a nutritious meal, through food and fresh produce selections at competitively affordable prices.

“Food insecurity impacts people of all ages in communities across the country. With our extensive store footprint, often in communities’ others cannot or have chosen not to serve, Dollar General is uniquely positioned to help combat hunger by offering convenient access to a variety of nutritious foods at affordable prices. At Dollar General, we pride ourselves on the role we play as America’s neighborhood general store and have pursued opportunities to serve and support our communities, customers, neighbors, and each other.”

– Todd Vasos, CEO, Dollar General