ETSU Athletics, Food City join forces to help with Race Against Hunger Campaign
Johnson City, TN. - Wednesday, Nov 2, 2022.

The East Tennessee State University Athletic Department and Food City announced on Wednesday that they have joined forces to help with its annual Race Against Hunger Campaign.  This Saturday, Nov. 5, ETSU student-athletes will be volunteering their time to greet customers and bag groceries at two Johnson City Food City locations. The two locations are the S. Roan Street store as…

Food City to Host Annual Johnia Berry Toy Drive
Abingdon, VA. - Tuesday, Nov 1, 2022.

Food City will once again host the annual Johnia Berry Toy Drive. This marks the 18th year the retailer has hosted the memorial drive, which began in 2005.  “Johnia was extremely passionate about helping children and Food City is proud to be part of the annual Johnia Berry Toy Drive, which donates thousands of toys to needy children in our area…

Food City Friends & Pets in Need Holiday Food Drive
Abingdon, VA. - Monday, Oct 31, 2022.

Food City is preparing to kick-off their fifth annual Friends & Pets in Need Holiday Food Drive.  “Hunger is a serious problem throughout our region, especially during the holidays and colder winter months.  Food City is proud to host a number of hunger relief programs throughout the year, including our Friends & Pets in Need Holiday Food Drive. The drive will…

Food City Kicks Off Race Against Hunger Campaign
Abingdon, VA. - Monday, Oct 31, 2022.

Since 1992, Food City has been teaming up with their valued customers to host their annual Race Against Hunger campaign, which raises a substantial amount of money for local hunger relief organizations.  “Hunger is a serious problem throughout our region and our Race Against Hunger program provides vital support to numerous hunger relief organizations throughout our market area,” says Steven C.…

Miss Food City 2023 Pageant
Abingdon, VA. - Monday, Oct 3, 2022.

Each year, the annual Miss Food City Pageant showcases young women from across the region. Co-sponsored by WXBQ 96.9 FM - 24 Carrot Country, this year’s pageant will take place on Saturday, November 19th at 7 p.m. at The McGlothlin Center for the Arts at Emory & Henry College in Emory, VA.  Miss Food City 2023 will be crowned to represent…

New Food City Coming to Clintwood, VA
Abingdon, VA. - Tuesday, Sep 27, 2022.

Earlier today, company officials broke ground on the new Food City, which will be located at the intersection of Dickenson Highway and Main Street in Clintwood, VA.  The 45,000 square foot retail supermarket will serve as a replacement for Food City’s existing location and is expected to open next Spring.     “We have served the residents of Clintwood and Dickenson County…

Food City Pharmacy Offers Seasonal Flu Vaccine
Abingdon, VA. - Monday, Sep 12, 2022.

Company officials recently announced that area Food City Pharmacy locations will once again be providing the flu vaccine this immunization season. “Food City’s immunizing pharmacists are certified to administer vaccinations in accordance with the standards set forth by the American Pharmacists Association and the corresponding state pharmacy associations. Food City Pharmacy offers the added convenience of a number of affordable preventative…

Food City Collects Over $388,400 to Aid Eastern Kentucky Flood Victims
Abingdon, VA. - Thursday, Sep 8, 2022.

Earlier today, Food City officials presented checks totaling $388,478.50 to the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky’s Appalachian Kentucky Crisis Fund to aid eastern Kentucky flood victims. “Our friends and neighbors in eastern Kentucky have suffered catastrophic loss from the flooding that devastated their community several weeks ago. We certainly want to do everything possible to provide assistance during this critical time,” said…

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin to Serve as Grand Marshal of 30th Anniversary Food City 300
Abingdon, VA. - Monday, Sep 5, 2022.

Food City is gearing up for the September 16th running of the 30th Anniversary Food City 300, one of the most popular events in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Earlier today, company officials announced that Virginia Governor, Glenn Youngkin will serve as Grand Marshal, delivering the starting command for Friday night’s clash. “Food City has stepped up when Virginians needed them most,…

Food City Kicks Off School Bucks Challenge
Abingdon, VA. - Monday, Sep 5, 2022.

Food City to award $700,000 to local schools. Food City has once again pledged $700,000 in contributions for the upcoming school year. With Food City’s School Bucks Challenge, it’s easy to earn reward points.  For every $1 you spend, using your Food City ValuCard, you’ll receive 1 point.   “Our Food City School Bucks Program has provided much-needed support for thousands of schools…