Food City Coming to Bartow County, GA
Abingdon, VA. - Wednesday, Aug 25, 2021.

Earlier today, company officials announced plans to construct a Food City at the intersection of Joe Frank Harris Parkway and Mac Johnson Road NW in Bartow County, GA.  The 59,000+ square foot retail supermarket is expected to open next Summer.     “We are excited to be joining the Bartow County retail community.  We look forward to constructing a state-of-the-art supermarket that…

Food City Hosts ‘BUCS for Kids’ in Support of Niswonger Children’s Hospital
Abingdon, VA. - Monday, Aug 16, 2021.

Food City is partnering with WJHL News Channel 11 and ETSU’s Athletic Department to host the BUCS for Kids fundraising campaign in support of Niswonger Children’s Hospital.  The event will take place from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday August 21, 2021 at Food City locations in Johnson City (S. Roan St., N State of Franklin Rd, and Boones…

Food City Awards $700,000 to Area Schools
Abingdon, VA. - Monday, Aug 9, 2021.

Each school year, Food City’s School Bucks program provides $700,000 in contributions to more than a thousand participating area schools.  Food City is currently in the process of mailing contribution checks from their 2020-2021 School Bucks program to participating schools.       “It goes without saying that the past year has certainly been one like no other.  Most of our area…

Food City Launches Dietitian’s Pick Shelf-Tag Program
Abingdon, VA. - Wednesday, Aug 4, 2021.

Food City is launching an innovative new program that will make selecting healthy food choices easier than ever.  Many of us are looking to make positive health changes and one way to do that is to take a closer look at the foods we eat.  A healthful eating pattern is one that is balanced in all the nutrients your body…

Three Food City Nominees Named Top Women in Grocery
Abingdon, VA. - Monday, Jul 12, 2021.

Progressive Grocer’s Top Women in Grocery program recognizes the important role that women play in the food and grocery industry.  Three of Food City’s women grocers were named among this year’s top winners:  Barbara Thomas, vice president of training & front-end operations, Melissa McCall, pharmacy professional services manager and Malinda Sallee, Weber City, VA store manager.        “Congratulations to…

Food City and Richard Petty Celebrate Paralyzed Veterans of America’s 75th Anniversary
Washington, D.C.. - Monday, Jun 28, 2021.

Paralyzed Veterans of America, the nation’s only nonprofit organization dedicated solely to supporting veterans with spinal cord injuries, disorders, and diseases, today kicked off an annual checkout campaign just days before the fourth of July holiday with long-time partners Food City and champion racecar driver Richard Petty. Centered around celebrating PVA’s 75th anniversary and helping America’s heroes, all donations made…

Winchester, TN Food City Set to Open
Abingdon, VA. - Thursday, Jun 17, 2021.

Shelves are stocked in preparation for the much-anticipated June 23rd opening of the new Food City on Cowan Highway in Winchester, TN.  The 54,000+ sq. ft. supermarket marks the retailers first location in Franklin County. “We are excited to be opening a new state-of-the-art supermarket in Winchester, TN.  We look forward to joining their retail community and serving the residents of…

Expansion of Wise, VA Food City Completed
Abingdon, VA. - Friday, May 28, 2021.

On Wednesday, June 2nd, Food City will be celebrating the completion of a major expansion/remodel to their Wise, VA location.  The project also resulted in the creation of 65 new area jobs.    “Our customers can expect to find the same smiling faces, top quality products, exceptional customer service and competitive pricing they have come to expect from Food City, along…

JDRF Check Presentation
Abingdon, VA. - Friday, May 28, 2021.

Each year, Food City hosts a company-wide “sneaker” fundraising campaign to benefit JDRF.  This year’s promotion ran from April 7th to May 4th.  Food City shoppers were invited to contribute at the register.  100% of the funds collected benefit Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. “Diabetes is a serious issue facing many of our associates, our loyal customers and their family members and…

Wytheville Food City Set to Open
Abingdon, VA. - Friday, May 21, 2021.

Shelves are stocked in preparation for the much-anticipated May 26th opening of the new Food City on W. Lee Highway in Wytheville, VA.  The 44,400+ sq. ft. supermarket marks the retailers first Food City supermarket in Wytheville, VA.   “While our company operated a Super Dollar Food Center in Wytheville for several years, we’re excited to have the opportunity to open a…