Food City Shoppers Aid Local Hunger Relief Organizations
Abingdon, VA. - Wednesday, Dec 17, 2014.

Since 1992, Food City has held their annual Race Against Hunger holiday campaign, co-sponsored by Kellogg’s which benefits local hunger relief organizations.     “Hunger is a serious problem in America.  Food City and Kellogg’s are proud to be part of the Race Against Hunger,” says Steven C. Smith, Food City’s president and chief executive officer. Throughout the promotion, $1, $3, and…

Food City Supports Paralyzed Veterans of America’s Mission: ABLE
Bristol, VA. - Wednesday, Nov 19, 2014.

Food City officials recently presented Paralyzed Veterans of America’s Mission: ABLE project with a check in the amount of $100,000. For several years the retailer has partnered with seven-time NASCAR Champion, Richard Petty, to host the annual fundraising campaign. “If there has been one partner that has really stepped up to help Paralyzed Veterans of America’s Mission: ABLE project, it is…

Food City Continues Time Honored Holiday Tradition
Abingdon, VA. - Monday, Nov 17, 2014.

Food City is well known as the exclusive retailer for a number of regional products.  As has been the tradition for many years, the supermarket chain recently announced that it will continue its partnership with another local favorite this holiday season - Pratt’s Hams.       “Like Food City, Pratt’s Hams is a local company with a rich heritage.  Their…

John Jones Named Food City Executive Vice President/Director of Store Operations
Abingdon, VA. - Tuesday, Nov 4, 2014.

Food City officials recently named John Jones as the company’s new Executive Vice President/Director of Store Operations.  The position was formerly held by Jody Helms, who retired from the company after 15 years of dedicated service.  Jones brings more than 34 years of industry experience to the position.   “I have been privileged to work with John Jones for more than 25…

New Food City Planned for Johnson City, TN
Abingdon, VA. - Tuesday, Nov 4, 2014.

Company officials recently announced plans to construct a new Food City on State of Franklin Road in Johnson City, TN.  The 62,000+ square foot supermarket will serve as a replacement for the existing location and is expected to be completed late Spring of 2015.    “We are excited to provide our loyal customers with a new, larger state-of-the-art Food City to…

Food City Pet Club Supports Johnson City/Washington County, TN Animal Shelter
Abingdon, VA. - Tuesday, Nov 4, 2014.

Earlier today, Food City officials presented the Johnson City/Washington County, TN Animal Shelter with a check in the amount of $41,749.97 to assist with the construction of their new facility currently underway.   “The Johnson City/Washington County Animal Shelter is dedicated to providing a new facility to meet the needs of more of our local abused and abandoned animals by providing rescue,…

Food City to Host Annual Johnia Berry Toy Drive
Abingdon, VA. - Wednesday, Oct 29, 2014.

Food City will once again host the annual Johnia Berry Toy Drive.  This marks the eighth year the retailer has hosted the memorial drive, which began in 2007.    “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…

Food City Kicks Off Annual Race Against Hunger Promotion
Abingdon, VA. - Monday, Oct 27, 2014.

Since 1992, Food City has conducted their annual campaign to raise funds for local non-profit hunger relief organizations. The holiday promotion, entitled Race Against Hunger is co-sponsored by Kellogg’s.     “Hunger is a serious problem throughout our region.  Food City and our co-sponsors are proud to be a part of the Race Against Hunger,” says Steve Smith, Food City’s president and…

Food City Pharmacy Supports Hamblen County Area Schools
Abingdon, VA. - Monday, Oct 20, 2014.

 Last Friday, Food City Pharmacies in Morristown, TN donated some much-needed medical supplies to the Hamblen County school system clinics.     Dr. Freda Gray, pharmacy manager for the Food City location in east Morristown first brought the need to the company’s attention.  “Each year, area schools are faced with an extremely limited budget.  That is particularly true of their school clinics,”…

Two New Morristown Food City Locations Set to Open
Abingdon, VA. - Monday, Oct 20, 2014.

Shelves are stocked in preparation for the opening of two new Food City locations in Morristown, TN.  Company officials have announced that they will open both locations on Wednesday, October 22nd as part of a town-wide celebration.  “We have operated in the Morristown region for a number of years and currently have four locations there, three of which are relatively…