Food City Fundraising Campaign to Aid Middle Tennessee Tornado Relief Efforts

Food City Fundraising Campaign to Aid Middle Tennessee Tornado Relief Efforts
Abingdon, VA. - Wednesday, Mar 4, 2020.

In the wake of the devastation caused by the recent tornadoes in Middle Tennessee, Food City announced plans to team up with WCYB, WVLT and WTVC to host a fundraising campaign to benefit relief efforts.  Food City has also pledged a $10,000 contribution to kick off the drive.   

“The lives of many of our friends and neighbors have been devastated by these tornadoes.  We certainly want to do everything possible to provide assistance during this critical time,” said Steven C. Smith, Food City president and chief executive officer.

The campaign will run from Thursday, March 5th through Tuesday, March 10th  in all Virginia, Tennessee, and Georgia Food City locations.  Customers wishing to participate can make a monetary donation at the checkouts.  100% of the funds raised will remain local and be allocated to the Cookeville-Putman County Tornado Relief Fund to assist with the relief efforts.

“We greatly appreciate the tremendous support shown by our loyal customers, associates and business partners during past times of crisis.  Food City will be making a $10,000 contribution to kick off the efforts and we would like to once again call upon your generosity and invite everyone to join us in providing aid to the tens of thousands in need,” said Smith.  “We would also like to express our deepest appreciation to our media partners, WCYB, WVLT and WTVC for their support during this crucial initiative.”


Headquartered in Abingdon, Virginia, K-VA-T Food Stores (Food City’s parent company) operates 132 retail outlets throughout southeast Kentucky, southwest Virginia, east Tennessee, Chattanooga and north Georgia.