Junior Leagues to Hold 33rd Annual Food Drive at Area Food City Locations to Benefit Hunger Relief
Abingdon, VA. -
Tuesday, Apr 11, 2023.
The Junior Leagues of Bristol, Kingsport, and Johnson City will hold their 33rd annual food drive at area Food City locations on Saturday, April 15. The Food Drive benefits Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee and Feeding Southwest Virginia. Food City has co-sponsored and promoted the food drive every year. The need for food is high in our area, so…
New Food City Coming to Pulaski, VA
Abingdon, VA. -
Wednesday, Apr 5, 2023.
Earlier today, company officials broke ground on the new Food City in Pulaski, VA. The 54,600+ sq. ft. supermarket will be located on East Main Street and will serve as a replacement for the company’s existing location. The store is expected to open early next year. “We have served the residents of Pulaski and the surrounding county for the past…
Mike Helton to Serve as Food City Dirt Race Honorary Starter
Abingdon, VA. -
Monday, Apr 3, 2023.
Food City is gearing up for the April 9th running of the Food City Dirt Race, the only dirt race in NASCAR. Earlier today, company officials announced that Mike Helton will serve as the event Honorary Starter and waive the green flag to signal the start of Sunday night’s clash. “While having had the chance to watch a lot of NASCAR…
Rear Admiral Stephen “Josh” Jackson to Serve as Food City Dirt Race Grand Marshal
Abingdon, VA. -
Monday, Mar 27, 2023.
Food City is gearing up for the April 9th running of the Food City Dirt Race, the only dirt race in NASCAR. Earlier today, company officials announced that Rear Admiral Stephen “Josh” Jackson will serve as the event Grand Marshal and deliver the starting command for Sunday night’s clash. “I am honored, on behalf of the men and women of the…
Food City & Project Help
Abingdon, VA. -
Friday, Mar 24, 2023.
For more than 20 years, Food City has been proud to host their annual Project Help campaign to provide heating assistance to local residents in need during the cold weather season. The promotion, which is cosponsored by Project Help ran from January 4th to February 7th in Knoxville area Food City locations. During the campaign, shoppers were invited to make a…
New Food City Coming to South Williamson, KY
Abingdon, VA. -
Friday, Mar 3, 2023.
Company officials recently announced plans to construct a new Food City in S. Williamson, KY. The 51,300+ square foot supermarket will be constructed on the same site utilizing some of the existing building. “We’re proud to have served the residents of Pike County for 60 years and we couldn’t be more excited to have the opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art…
Jim Watson of Abingdon, VA Wins Food City Claude P. Varney Humanitarian Award
Abingdon, VA. -
Friday, Feb 24, 2023.
Each year, Food City recognizes outstanding volunteerism among their dedicated team of associates through the Claude P. Varney Volunteer Recognition Program. “As a company, we’re committed to giving back to the communities we serve, while providing a work environment that enables our associates to grow both personally and professionally as successful members of our team,” says Steven C. Smith, Food City…
Food City Recognizes Divisional Winners for Outstanding Community Service
Abingdon, VA. -
Friday, Feb 24, 2023.
Each year, Food City recognizes outstanding volunteerism among their dedicated team of associates through the Claude P. Varney Volunteer Recognition Program. “As a company, we’re committed to giving back to the communities we serve, while providing a work environment that enables our associates to grow both personally and professionally as successful members of our team,” says Steven C. Smith, Food City…
Food City Recognizes District Winners for Outstanding Volunteerism
Abingdon, VA. -
Friday, Feb 17, 2023.
Each year, Food City recognizes outstanding volunteerism among their dedicated team of associates through the Claude P. Varney Volunteer Recognition Program. “Food City is committed to the communities we serve. Many of our associates volunteer their time and talents to assist civic organizations throughout the region and we’re proud to formally recognize their efforts,” says Steven C. Smith, Food City president…
Sherrell Lyon Named Food City Vice President of Human Resources
Abingdon, VA. -
Tuesday, Jan 24, 2023.
Food City recently named Sherrell Lyon to the position of vice president of human resources. Lyon brings over 34 years of knowledge and experience to this key role, having most recently served as director of human resources for the company. “Sherrell has done an outstanding job leading our human resources team and I am confident that he will continue to grow…
