Food City Customers Donate $7,500 to Aid Local Tornado Relief Efforts
Abingdon, VA. - Friday, Feb 3, 2017.

Earlier this week, Food City officials presented three local agencies with checks to aid in Athens/McMinn County tornado relief efforts.  The monies derived from a fundraising campaign recently hosted at Food City’s Etowah location.  The Etowah Food City accepted monetary donations at the checkout from November 30th through December 10th.  100% of the funds collected were donated to three local…

Food City Makes Donation to United Way of Greater Chattanooga
Abingdon, VA. - Thursday, Jan 12, 2017.

Earlier today, Food City officials presented a check totaling $10,000 to the United Way of Greater Chattanooga.  The check presentation took place at the Red Bank Food City, following the store’s grand reopening remodel celebration.“Food City is proud to be a long standing United Way corporate partner,” said Mickey Blazer, Executive Vice President of Store Operations for Food City’s Knoxville…

Food City Border Bowl Kicks Off Jan. 20 For Football All-Stars
Abingdon, VA. - Sunday, Jan 8, 2017.

Food City is proud to serve as the title sponsor for the 12th Annual Border Bowl.  2018 marks the retail supermarket’s second year of sponsorship for the all-star football classic.     “Food City is proud to once again sponsor this premier all-star event, which gives student athletes an opportunity to display their talents, with the hopes of gaining financial assistance for their…

Food City Provides $750,000 to Aid Gatlinburg Fire Recovery
Pigeon Forge, TN. - Thursday, Dec 22, 2016.

Thanks to the generosity of Food City, their customers, associates, vendor, media and NASCAR partners – the company today presented checks to the Dollywood Foundation My People Fund and the Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Gatlinburg Relief Fund totaling $750,000. “Our company has been privileged to operate in the Sevier County/Gatlinburg area for more than thirty years and we certainly…

Food City, Dietz & Watson and WAEZ Host Families Helping Families Holiday Promotion
Abingdon, VA. - Thursday, Dec 22, 2016.

Food City recently teamed up with Dietz & Watson and local radio station, WAEZ of Bristol to host the Families Helping Families Holiday Promotion.During the contest, listeners were invited to write in to nominate local first responders, military personnel and other public servants to be recognized during the holiday season.Five winners were selected to receive a Dietz & Watson holiday…

Food City Recognizes Associates for Outstanding Volunteerism
Abingdon, VA. - Wednesday, Dec 14, 2016.

Food City is well-known for their superior customer service and vast community involvement within their operational areas.  In keeping with their exemplary service standards, each year Food City recognizes outstanding volunteerism among their associates through their Claude P. Varney Volunteer Recognition Program.“As a company, we strive to maintain a high level of dedication to service, quality, value and community involvement,…

Food City and Bristol Motor Speedway Host Drives to Benefit Gatlinburg/Sevier County Relief Fund
Abingdon, VA. - Wednesday, Nov 30, 2016.

In the wake of the devastating fires sweeping Gatlinburg and Sevier County, Food City and Bristol Motor Speedway have teamed up to host a number of initiatives, including a fundraising campaign to benefit local relief efforts.  Beginning December 1st and continuing through December 7th, Food City locations throughout Kentucky, Virginia and east Tennessee will participate in a fundraising campaign.  Customers…

Food City Hosts Annual Pet Hunger Drive
Abingdon, VA. - Wednesday, Nov 23, 2016.

  The Food City Pet Club is gearing up for their annual Pet Hunger Drive.  This year’s drive will take place November 28th through January 6th throughout the entire supermarket chain.  During the drive, shoppers are invited to purchase pre-packaged pet food bags for only $10.  Once purchased, the bags can be deposited in the special collection bins located inside the…

Food City Showcases Healthy Innovation with WANU Water Launch
Abingdon, VA. - Monday, Nov 14, 2016.

Today, Food City announced that WANU Water is now available in more than 120 of their stores in the southeast. WANU, named one of the top 10 Breakout Brands of 2016 by Beverage World magazine, is a nutrient infused water, packed with 12 essential vitamins & nutrients, including non-GMO soluble fiber. Low calorie with zero sugar or artificial sweeteners, WANU’s…

Food City Kicks Off Annual Share Your Christmas Campaign
Abingdon, VA. - Wednesday, Nov 9, 2016.

Food City is teaming up with WRCB-TV Channel 3 Eyewitness News, Chattanooga Times Free Press, Chattanooga Area Food Bank and WUSY 101 Radio to host their holiday “Share your Christmas” campaign.  The annual fundraising drive benefits local hunger relief programs throughout our region.  “Food City is proud to be a partner of the Share your Christmas project to provide much-needed…