Giving Back

Our loyal customers, vendors and steadfast associates make us who we are. We’re grateful for them and the charitable partners who help us give back. By partnering with non-profit organizations throughout our market area, we endeavor to make our region a better place to live, work and educate our children.

Our loyal customers, vendors and dedicated associates make us who we are. We’re grateful for them and the charitable partners who help us give back. By partnering with non-profit organizations throughout our market area, we endeavor to make our region a better place to live, work and educate our children.

This year, we’re celebrating a decade of giving over $60,000,000 back to our communities. Together we are able to support and make our communities stronger. For all of you who support Food City year-round, thank you. 

At Food City we are dedicated to supporting those who have dedicated their lives to protecting and defending ours.

Proud to partner with customers and our communities to support active military, veterans and their families

Food City is proud to salute those brave men and women who serve and have served to protect our country. We value and proudly support the employment of citizen warriors by providing job opportunities for active duty military members as well as their families and our honored veterans. We are extremely privileged to partner with organizations such as Paralyzed Veterans of America to support our service members who have sacrificed so much for our communities. All year long, join us in giving back to those who have dedicated their lives to protecting us and our freedoms we hold so dear.


With your continued support, PVA has helped millions of Veterans, their family members and their caregivers.

Paralyzed Veterans of America

Paralyzed Veterans of America strives to enlist Americans - citizens, communities and corporations - to help ensure our paralyzed heroes are provided the physical care needed to live a healthy life; receive the benefits they've earned through military service; and obtain job training and opportunities for new and fulfilling careers.

Community of Caring

Food City believes in a Community of Caring defined by the outstanding volunteerism of our dedicated associates, our community involvement and the philanthropic efforts of company. We strive to give back to the communities in which we serve.

Food City believes in strenghtening our communities through encouraging outstanding volunteerism, community involvement and charitable works. We strive to give back to the communities in which we live and serve.

Claude P. Varney Volunteer Recognition Program shines a light on all of the good works Food City associates do everyday.

Claude P. Varney Volunteer Recognition Program

Our associates are not only the heart of our company, they are our — and their communites' — greatest asset. Every day our asociates work to strengthen their communities through selfless volunteerism and public service. The Claude P. Varney Volunteer reognition program seeks to shine a light on all of the good works our associates do. The recognition program was named after former Food City president and board vice-chairman Claude P. Varney who was well-known for his tremendous compassion and humanitarian services.

“As a company, we strive to maintain a high level of dedication to service, quality, value and community involvement, while providing a work environment that enables our associates to grow both personally and professionally as successful members of the team. Many of our associates volunteer their time and talents to numerous organizations in support of their communities and we felt it needful to formally recognize their selfless contributions.” — Steve Smith, Food City president and chief executive officer.



 Earning money for your school is easy with School Buck from Food City

School Bucks

This year we're making $800,000 available to participating schools to invest in classrooms, equipment and essential supplies.

Learn More on how you or your school can get involved.



The Food City Charity Golf Tournament helps raise funds for numerous nonprofit organizations throughout our region.

Food City Charity Golf Tournament

The annual Food City Charity Golf Tournament helps us support benevolent organizations that provide assistance to thousands of our friends and neighbors in need throughout our community.

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Hunger is a serious problem throughout the region. Food City and Kellogg's are partnering with our customers to raise funds for local non-profit hunger relief organizations. All proceeds will benefit hunger relief and charitable organizations in our region.

Race Against Hunger

Since 1992, Food City has held its annual Race Against Hunger holiday campaign, in partnership with their customers, which benefits local hunger relief organizations. The Food City Race Against Hunger campaign makes it easy to help our fellow Americans in need. All proceeds benefit local non-profit hunger relief organizations throughout Southwest Virginia, Eastern Kentucky and East Tennessee.



The Food City Invitational for Education golf tournament raises needed funds for schools located in Kentucky, Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama.

Food City Invitational for Education

The Food City Invitational for Education golf tournament raises needed funds for schools located in Kentucky, Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama.

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Each year Food City, in partnership with their customers, support local hunger relief organizations and animal shelters throughout the region.

Friends in Need Food Drive

Each year Food City, in partnership with their customers, support local hunger relief organizations and animal shelters throughout the region.


At Food City we are grateful for the charitable partners who help us give back

The Alzheimer’s Association and Food City are committed to supporting those living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers

Alzheimer’s Association

The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.

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 The American Cancer Society is on a mission to free the world from cancer.

American Cancer Society

The American Cancer Society is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem.

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Food City is a long time supporter of diabetes research through the sponsorship of ADA coupon booklet sales.

American Diabetes Association

Food City is a long time supporter of diabetes research through the sponsorship of ADA coupon booklet sales.

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the American Heart Association the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke

American Heart Association

For nearly 100 years, the American Heart Association has been fighting heart disease and stroke, striving to save and improve lives.

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the Ballad Health Foundation benefits your friends, family and neighbors with life-saving care or compassionate financial assistance.

Ballad Health Foundation

Working together around a common set of objectives, the Ballad Health Foundation seeks to transform our community's health and well-being through philanthropy.

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Barter is one of the last year-round professional resident repertory theatres remaining in the United States.

Barter Theatre

Located in Abingdon, Virginia and opened on June 10, 1933 Barter Theatre is the State Theatre of Virginia and one of the longest-running professional theatres in the nation. Food City is proud to continue its partnership with the Barter Theatre to bring a special series of live productions: Barter at the Moonlite Drive-In.

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Food City is proud sponsor of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, a national organization of local chapters which provide voluntary after-school programs for young people.

Boys & Girls Club

It takes an army of people, a safe environment, high-quality programs and unique experiences to level the playing field for all kids. Boys & Girls Clubs don't just do one thing, we do whatever it takes to build great futures for America's young people.

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The goals of the East Tennessee Veterans Memorial project are to remember and honor, educate, and inspire.

East Tennessee Veterans Memorial Association

The goals of the East Tennessee Veterans Memorial project are to remember and honor, educate, and inspire. The project seeks to honor and remember those from East Tennessee who died in military service during named conflicts since World War I.



Emerald Youth Foundation is located in Knoxville, TN

Emerald Youth Foundation

The Emerald Youth Foundation aims to reconnect urban young people to home, school, church, and their communities, creating effective leaders who will transform Knoxville from the inside out.

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Feeding SWVA needs your help to end hunger in our area.

Feeding SWVA

Feeding SWVA seeks to end hunger in our region and ensure that no matter the age, health, or location of our families will get the food they need to stay healthy.

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Girls Inc. inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold, providing them with life-changing experiences and solutions to the unique challenges faced by modern girls.

Girls Inc.

Girls Inc. inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold, providing them with life-changing experiences and solutions to the unique challenges faced by modern girls.

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The HAPPY SHOES Project inspires cancer patients to keep walking with encouragement, support, and inspiration distributing totes filled with items to make cancer treatment more comfortable and positive.

Happy Shoes Project

The HAPPY SHOES Project inspires cancer patients to keep walking with encouragement, support, and inspiration distributing totes filled with items to make cancer treatment more comfortable and positive.

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The Helen Ross McNabb Foundation supports the McNabb Center, the region’s leading nonprofit provider of mental health, substance use, social and victim services.

Helen Ross McNabb Foundation

The Helen Ross McNabb Foundation supports the McNabb Center, the region’s leading nonprofit provider of mental health, substance use, social and victim services.

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Isaiah 117 House provides physical and emotional support in a safe and loving home for children awaiting foster care placement.

Isaiah 117 House

Isaiah 117 House provides physical and emotional support in a safe and loving home for children awaiting foster care placement.

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Food City is proud to partner with JDRF for their annual Walk to Cure Diabetes Sneaker Sales drive in support of diabetes research.

JDRF

Food City is proud to partner with JDRF for their annual Walk to Cure Diabetes Sneaker Sales drive in support of diabetes research.

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March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies.

March of Dimes

For 80 years, March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies. They believe that every baby deserves the best possible start and seek to level the playing field for all moms and babies, no matter their age, socio-economic background or demographics.

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Mission of Hope we extend a helping hand and bring in a bright ray of sunshine and Hope to those who might not have much otherwise.

Mission of Hope

Mission of Hope seeks to extend a helping hand to the less fortunate residents of the Appalachian region with much needed goods and resources; college scholarships; and help with basic educational, health care and home repair needs.

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Mountain Mission School is located in Grundy, VA.

Mountain Mission School

Mountain Mission School stands as a refuge, resource, and relief for children in need by providing a secure and loving place for children to learn, succeed and grow.

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The Orange Grove Center strives to insure that everyone enjoys a truly inclusive daily experience by having partners and a purpose in the greater community.

The Orange Grove Center

Since 1953, Orange Grove has been a place of hope and possibilities for families who have loved ones with an intellectual and/or developmental disability (IDD). The Orange Grove Center strives to insure that everyone enjoys a truly inclusive daily experience by having partners and a purpose in the greater community.

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Located in beautiful downtown Bristol, TN the Paramount Center for the Arts is one of the premiere perfoming arts centeres in the nation. Food City is proud to partner with the PAramount.

Paramount Center for the Arts

Built in 1931 and restored to its original splendor in 1991, the Paramount continues to grow as a premier performing arts center. Audiences share passion and drama, laughter and tears, majesty in motion, join in music, pride in learning… and memories.



Together we will win the fight against Alzheimer's

The Pat Summitt Foundation

Pat and Tyler Summitt founded the Pat Summitt Foundation to help find a cure for Alzheimer’s so that one day no family has to hear that a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.

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Food City is proud to sponsor the efforts of PVA to empower the brave men and women that sacrificed so much for our freedoms.

Paralyzed Veterans of America

Since 1946, Paralyzed Veterans of America has been on a mission to change lives and build brighter futures for our seriously injured heroes. We’ve had a single-minded mission—to empower our brave men and women to regain what they fought for: their freedom and independence.

Learn How You Can Join Their Mission



Remote Area Medical provides free dental, vision, and medical services to underserved and uninsured individuals.

Remote Area Medical

Remote Area Medical (RAM) is a major nonprofit provider of free pop-up clinics. Our mission is to prevent pain and alleviate suffering by providing free, quality healthcare to those in need. We do this by delivering free dental, vision, and medical services to underserved and uninsured individuals.

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Reach Them to Teach Them seeks to conect children with caring mentoring adults.

Reach Them to Teach Them

Reach Them to Teach Them seeks to motivate and inspire leaders to equip young people with skills and confidence to reach their maximum potential.

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Ronald McDonald House Charities believe that no family should have to deal with their child’s medical crisis alone.

Ronald McDonald House Charities

The mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities is to create, find, and support programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children and their families.  RMHC believe that no family should have to deal with their child’s medical crisis alone.

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The Salvation Army exists to meet human need wherever, whenever, and however we can.

The Salvation Army

Aassisting approximately 23 million Americans annually, the Salvation Army exists to meet human need wherever, whenever, and however they can without discrimination.

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he Boy Scouts of America is one of the nation’s largest and most prominent values-based youth development organizations, providing programs for young people that build character.

Scouts BSA

The Boy Scouts of America is one of the nation’s largest and most prominent values-based youth development organizations, providing programs for young people that build character.

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Second Harvest Food Bank is leading the community in the fight to end hunger.

Second Harvest

Second Harvest Food Bank is leading the community in the fight to end hunger.

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Sertoma Center provides the opportunity for adults with intellectual disabilities to find satisfaction of a life well lived, through work and friendship.

Sertoma Center

Sertoma Center provides the opportunity for adults in the Knoxville area with intellectual disabilities to find satisfaction of a life well lived, through work and friendship.

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Share Your Christmas

Share Your Christmas

WRCB Channel 3’s Share Your Christmas has benefitted local hunger relief programs throughout the region for more than 35 years.

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Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation

Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation

Siskin Hospital is a not-for-profit rehabilitation hospital in Tennessee built specifically for rehabilitation patients.

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Speedway Children’s Charities

Speedway Children’s Charities

Bristol Speedway Children's Charities was founded in 1996 to help children in the surrounding area of Bristol Motor Speedway by Bruton Smith, Chairman of the Board of Speedway Motorsports, Inc. Since it's inception Speedway Chldren's Charotoes has has distributed nearly $14 million dollars to help those in need.

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Susan G. Komen

Susan G. Komen Foundation

Since 1982, the Susan G. Komen Foundation has funded more than $988M in breast cancer research, more than $2.2 billion in education, screening and treatment, serving millions in over 60 countries worldwide.

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United Way

United Way

United Way improves lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world to advance the common good.

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William King Museum of Art (WKMA) is a visual arts and cultural heritage museum serving residents of Southwest Virginia & Northeast Tennessee as well as visitors to the area.

William King Museum of Art

William King Museum of Art (WKMA) is a visual arts and cultural heritage museum serving residents of Southwest Virginia & Northeast Tennessee as well as visitors to the area. The museum’s mission is to provide arts education, exhibit fine art, and preserve the region’s cultural heritage. 

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Williams Creek Youth Foundation

Williams Creek Youth Foundation

The mission of Williams Creek Youth Foundation is to impact the lives of young people by providing learning facilities and educational programs that promote character development and life enhancing values through the game of golf.



Wreaths Across America coordinates wreath­-laying ceremonies at more than 2,100 locations across the United States, at sea and abroad.

Wreaths Across America

Wreaths Across America coordinates wreath­-laying ceremonies at more than 2,100 locations across the United States, at sea and abroad.

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The YMCA is a community-focused nonprofit established in 1844 with recreational programs & services for all ages.

YMCA

The YMCA is a leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The YMCA’s mission is to strengthen the community by improving the quality of life and inspiring individuals and families to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind and body.

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