Food City Awards More Than $515,600 to Local Hunger Relief Organizations
Abingdon, VA. - Thursday, Oct 5, 2023.

Since 1992, Food City – in partnership with their customers has conducted their annual Race Against Hunger campaign to raise funds for local non-profit hunger relief organizations.  “Hunger is a serious problem throughout our region.  Food City is proud to be a part of the “Race Against Hunger,” says Steven C. Smith, Food City’s president and chief executive officer. Throughout the promotion,…

Miss Food City 2024 Pageant
Abingdon, VA. - Thursday, Sep 21, 2023.

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, October 28th at 7 p.m. at The McGlothlin Center for the Arts at Emory & Henry College in Emory, VA.  Miss Food City 2024 will be crowned to represent…

Kevin & Piper Harvick to Serve as Food City 300 Grand Marshals
Abingdon, VA. - Wednesday, Sep 13, 2023.

Food City is gearing up for the September 15th running of the Food City 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway, one of the most popular events in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Earlier today, company officials announced that Kevin Harvick, driver of the No. 4 Ford Mustang for Stewart-Haas Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series, and his daughter Piper, will serve as…

Kaulig Racing and Food City Team Up to Bring Iconic Brand Back to NASCAR Cup Series
Abingdon, VA. - Tuesday, Sep 12, 2023.

Kaulig Racing and Food City announced today that together they are teaming up once again to bring back the iconic Mountain Dew brand to the NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) at Bristol Motor Speedway. “Food City is proud to team up with our friends from Kaulig Racing and Mountain Dew to sponsor Justin Haley and the Kaulig Racing No. 31 Chevrolet Camaro…

Food City Pharmacy Offers Seasonal Flu Vaccine
Abingdon, VA. - Tuesday, Sep 5, 2023.

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 Kicks Off School Bucks Challenge
Abingdon, VA. - Monday, Sep 4, 2023.

Food City has pledged $800,000 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 throughout our market area and our School Bucks Challenge…

Food City Honored For Their Long-Time Support Of Veterans
Knoxville, TN. - Monday, Aug 7, 2023.

Food City served as the Presenting Sponsor of today’s Purple Heart Luncheon hosted by The United Veterans Council of East Tennessee at The Foundry in Knoxville, TN.  Food City was honored at the luncheon for their long-time support of Veterans.  They received the flag that was flown over The Wall That Heals in Knoxville in 2022. Food City supported The…

Folds of Honor Check Presentation
Knoxville, TN. - Thursday, Aug 3, 2023.

Food City partnered with Eagle Distributing, Holston Distributing, and Tri Star Distributing to host a promotion to benefit Anheuser-Busch’s Folds of Honor program. The promotion ran in all Food City locations from May 23rd – July 4th 2023. Food City donated $1.00 for every case of Budweiser 24-pack of 12 oz. cans purchased from Eagle Distributing, Holston Distributing, and Tri…

Food City Check Presentation To Franklin County Educational Foundation For Excellence
Abingdon, VA. - Thursday, Aug 3, 2023.

Food City officials presented a $10,000 check in support of the Franklin County Educational Foundation for Excellence. Their mission is to invest in today's youth, tomorrow's leaders, and the future leaders of our community by providing funds and resources not ordinarily provided to the Franklin County School System that inspire students to develop their talents and enrich their educational experiences.   About…

Tusculum and Food City Bringing Education Benefits and Collaboration Opportunities
Greeneville, TN. - Wednesday, Jul 26, 2023.

Tusculum University and Food City, one of the region’s largest employers, have signed a corporate sponsorship agreement that will enable the company’s associates and their family members to receive tuition discounts for any of the higher education institution’s academic programs. Misty Kern, Food City’s director of training, and Elizabeth Yanez, the company’s corporate recruiter, joined Dr. Scott Hummel, Tusculum’s president, for…