Earlier today, Food City officials presented a check totaling over $548,000 to Breakthrough T1D (formerly Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation).

Each year, Food City hosts a company-wide “sneaker” fundraising campaign to benefit Breakthrough T1D. The 2025 promotion ran from April 30th to May 27th. Food City shoppers were invited to make a contribution at the checkout. 100% of the funds collected benefit Breakthrough T1D.

“Diabetes is a serious issue facing many of our associates, our loyal customers and their family members and we are proud to be able to partner with Breakthrough T1D to help find a cure for Juvenile Diabetes,” says Steven C. Smith, Food City president and chief executive officer. “Thanks to the generosity of our loyal customers and associates, Food City continues to be Breakthrough T1D’s largest supporter in the East Tennessee market, having raised over $5.6 million.” 

Pictured left to right:

Betsi James, Food City Special Events Manager

Jen Peterson, Food City Head Cashier 

Steve Gadbois, Food City Store Manager

Lori Marsh, Breakthrough T1D

Tim Gaddis, Food City Store Manager

Greg Sparks, Food City Senior VP & COO

Brady Parvin, Food City District Manager

Donnie Wells, Food City District Manager

Steven Jones, Food City District Manager

Barry Brogan, Food City District Manager

Katie Penny, Food City EVP of Store Operations, Knoxville Division

Headquartered in Abingdon, Virginia, K-VA-T Food Stores (Food City’s parent company) operates 161 retail outlets (including 120 pharmacies) throughout southeast Kentucky, southwest Virginia, east Tennessee, north Georgia, and Alabama.