Rosie Nanette Gagnon of Galax, VA Wins Food City Claude P. Varney Humanitarian Award
Abingdon, VA. -
Wednesday, Apr 30, 2025.
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,” said Steven C. Smith, Food City…
Food City Is Proud To Continue Their Partnership With The Boys & Girls Club Of The Tennessee Valley
Abingdon, VA. -
Tuesday, Apr 29, 2025.
Food City is proud to continue their long-time partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of the Tennessee Valley. The Irwin/Food City Bass Tournament took place this past weekend on Lake Loudon in Lenoir City, TN. Food City would like to thank our vendor partners for supporting this great cause, which raised over $251,000 to benefit the Boys & Girls…
Food City Recognizes Divisional Winners for Outstanding Community Service
Abingdon, VA. -
Monday, Apr 28, 2025.
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,” said Steven C. Smith, Food City…
Old Gurley Road Food City Set to Open
Abingdon, VA. -
Friday, Apr 25, 2025.
Shelves are stocked in preparation for the much-anticipated April 30th opening of the new 54,000 sq. ft. Food City on Old Gurley Road in Huntsville, AL. The store is the second of six locations planned for the Huntsville market. “Our Owens Cross Roads store opened last fall and has been very well received. We’re excited to open our second location on…
Mobile 3D Mammography Unit Expands Access To Preventive Breast Screenings For Rural Communities
Bristol, VA. -
Friday, Apr 25, 2025.
Ballad Health has enhanced access to preventive breast cancer screening services to rural communities with a new, 3D mobile mammogram unit. The unit, which hit the road in 2024, provides 3D mammograms to patients regardless of their insurance status. Funded through a partnership between Ballad Health Foundation, United Company Foundation and Mission Mobile Medical, the unit travels around the region to…
Breakthrough T1D and Food City Announce Annual In-Store Campaign to Raise Funds for Type 1 Diabetes
Abingdon, VA. -
Tuesday, Apr 22, 2025.
Breakthrough T1D, formerly JDRF, the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, and Food City proudly announce its annual donation campaign at all Food City locations from April 30-May 27, 2025, to raise funds for T1D research. Since 2011, Food City customers have donated more than $5 million to support Breakthrough T1D’s mission and accelerate breakthroughs on…
Large Cars & Guitars IV Moves to Bristol Motor Speedway for Its Biggest Show Yet
Bristol, TN. -
Tuesday, Apr 22, 2025.
Large Cars & Guitars IV is gearing up for its biggest and most impactful year yet, moving to the legendary Bristol Motor Speedway on May 23-24, 2025. This annual trucking and music festival, founded by country artist and trucker Tony Justice, is more than just a celebration of Big Rigs & Rockin Country Soul—it’s a powerful event for a cause. What…
Galax, VA Curt’s Ace Hardware Grand Opening
Abingdon, VA. -
Thursday, Apr 17, 2025.
On Thursday, Food City officials celebrated Grand Opening ceremonies for their new Curt’s Ace Hardware on E. Stuart Drive in Galax, VA. The location marks the retailer’s 14th Curt’s Ace Hardware location. “Much like our Food City stores, we are excited to continue to grow and expand our Curt’s Ace Hardware family of stores,” says Steven C. Smith, Food City president…
Dayton, TN Food City Set to Open
Abingdon, VA. -
Friday, Apr 11, 2025.
Shelves are stocked in preparation for the much-anticipated April 16th opening of the new 55,000 sq. ft. Food City on Able Drive in Dayton, TN. The new store will replace the existing location on Market Street. “We appreciate the support the residents of Dayton and Rhea County have shown our company, and we’re excited to provide our loyal customers with a…
Food City’s Ross Purdy Inducted into Private Label Hall of Fame
Abingdon, VA. -
Wednesday, Apr 9, 2025.
Ross Purdy, vice president of center store operations for Food City was recently inducted into Private Label Manufacturers Association’s Private Label Hall of Fame. PLMA created the Private Label Hall of Fame in 2006 to recognize individuals who have “made significant contributions to the growth and development of the global private label industry.” Inductees are announced during the association’s annual Meeting…
