Help a friend or pet in need this holiday season at your local Food City grocery store. Beginning November 1 and continuing through December 31st, specially marked bags containing non-perishable food items, as well as bags containing pet food products will be available for purchase for only $10 (plus tax) at all area Food City locations.  Customers wishing to purchase the bags may deposit them in the collection bins located at the front of the store.  100% of the products collected will benefit local hunger relief organizations and animal shelters throughout the region.