Sherrell Lyon of Jonesborough, TN Wins Claude P. Varney Humanitarian Award
Abingdon, VA. - Tuesday, Feb 25, 2014.

Food City’s retail supermarket chain annually recognizes outstanding volunteerism among their associates via their Claude P. Varney Volunteer Recognition Program.  The creation of the program came in response to President Bush’s call to boost volunteer efforts through corporate support.  During a June 2002 White House meeting, President Bush met with corporate leaders from organizations across the nation and key White…

Food City Recognizes Divisional Winners for Outstanding Community Service
Abingdon, VA. - Monday, Feb 24, 2014.

Food City’s retail supermarket chain annually recognizes outstanding volunteerism among their associates via the Claude P. Varney Volunteer Recognition Program.  The creation of the program came in response to President Bush’s call to boost volunteer efforts through corporate support.  During a June 2002 White House meeting, President Bush met with corporate leaders from organizations across the nation and key White…

Harvey Lafollette Receives Wayne Scott Memorial Grower of the Year Award
Abingdon, VA. - Tuesday, Feb 11, 2014.

Food City is well-known for their local produce initiative.  Through a partnership with local farmers, the supermarket chain is able to bring their customers fresh-from-the-field fruits and vegetables.  Many items are delivered directly from the farm to the store on the same day they are picked.  What began over ten years ago, with a small number of items supplied by…