Randy Turley Family Farms Receives Wayne Scott Memorial Grower of the Year Award
Abingdon, VA. -
Friday, Mar 13, 2020.
Food City is well-known for their locally grown produce initiative. Through a partnership with local farmers, the retail supermarket chain offers their customers fresh-from-the-field fruits and vegetables during local growing seasons. Many items are delivered directly from the farm to the store the same day they are picked. What began over ten years ago with a small number of items,…
Ed Green of Gray, TN Wins Food City Claude P. Varney Humanitarian Award
Abingdon, VA. -
Thursday, Mar 12, 2020.
Food City’s retail supermarket chain annually recognizes outstanding volunteerism among their associates via their Claude P. Varney Volunteer Recognition Program. The creation of the program came in response to President Bush’s call to boost volunteer efforts through corporate support. During a June 2002 White House meeting, President Bush met with corporate leaders from organizations across the nation and key White…
Food City Customers Donate Over $391,000 to Aid Middle Tennessee Tornado Relief Efforts
Abingdon, VA. -
Thursday, Mar 12, 2020.
In the wake of the devastation caused by the tornadoes in Middle Tennessee, Food City teamed up with WCYB, WVLT and WTVC to host a fundraising campaign to benefit relief efforts.The initiative included all Virginia, Tennessee, and Georgia Food City locations. Customers wishing to provide assistance were given the opportunity to make a monetary donation at the checkouts. “The lives…
Food City Recognizes Divisional Winners for Outstanding Community Service
Abingdon, VA. -
Wednesday, Mar 11, 2020.
Food City’s retail supermarket chain annually recognizes outstanding volunteerism among their associates through their Claude P. Varney Volunteer Recognition Program. The creation of the program came in response to President Bush’s call to boost volunteer efforts through corporate support. During a June 2002 White House meeting, President Bush met with corporate leaders from organizations across the nation and key White…
Food City Supports Virginia Highlands Diesel Mechanic Certification Program
Abingdon, VA. -
Monday, Mar 9, 2020.
Earlier today, the Abingdon, VA based Food City Distribution Center donated a retired diesel semi-truck to Virginia Highlands Community College in Abingdon, VA. “We are excited to have the opportunity to assist our local community college in increasing their educational offerings to benefit our area students and the community as a whole,” says Steven C. Smith, Food City president and…
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…
Tammy Baumgardner Named Food City Senior Manager of Public Relations
Abingdon, VA. -
Monday, Mar 2, 2020.
Food City recently announced the appointment of Tammy Baumgardner to the newly created position of Senior Manager of Public Relations. Baumgardner brings more than 32 years of industry knowledge and experience to this key role, including 22 years in media and community relations.“Tammy’s broad experience inside our organization makes her uniquely qualified for this very important role. As we continue…
Food City Recognizes District Winners for Outstanding Volunteerism
Abingdon, VA. -
Friday, Feb 28, 2020.
During a June 2002 White House meeting, President Bush met with corporate leaders from organizations across the nation and key White House staff members to discuss objectives for his Businesses Strengthening America volunteerism campaign. Steve Smith, Food City president and chief executive officer was among the select group. Following the White House session, Smith administered the creation of Food City’s…
Food City Check Presentation to Epilepsy Foundation in Honor of National Pharmacist Day
Abingdon, VA. -
Thursday, Jan 9, 2020.
In honor of National Pharmacist Day, which will take place on Sunday, January 12th and our dedicated team of over 250 Food City Pharmacists, we're proud to make a $2,500 donation to Epilepsy Foundation of Southeast Tennessee in Chattanooga, TN.Founded in 1977, the Epilepsy Foundation of Southeast Tennessee is the only organization in the greater Chattanooga and North Georgia area…
Food City Supports Feeding American Southwest Virginia
Abingdon, VA. -
Wednesday, Dec 18, 2019.
Yesterday, Food City presented a check in the amount of $25,000 to Feeding America Southwest Virginia to help fund the purchase of a new cargo van. Equipped with a special racking system, the van will be used to transport fresh meals and/or “super snacks” to area children who are at-risk of hunger. Feeding American Southwest Virginia works with approximately 15 different…
