On Thursday, Dec. 12 at 2:00 p.m., Philadelphia-based premium deli meat and cheese company Dietz & Watson, in conjunction with Food City, will deliver over a ton of premium deli meats and sausages to Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee along with a check for $2,250. It’s all part of an annual program run by Dietz & Watson and Food City called Families Helping Families. For every pound of Dietz & Watson meats or cheeses purchased at area Food City supermarket delis during the promotion, a donation was made to the charity selected by the retailer. 

For the past seven years, and now in its eighth year, the Dietz & Watson “Families Helping Families” program has resulted in donations of well over a half million dollars in cash and product to local charities and food banks near retail partners nationwide.

ABOUT SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF EAST TENNESSEE

Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee, a member of Feeding America, has worked to compassionately feed the hungry since 1982. In FY19, Second Harvest distributed 20 million pounds of food across 18 East Tennessee counties. Through programs and 550+ nonprofit partners, Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee provides food to more than 143,000 children, adults and seniors each month.

ABOUT DIETZ & WATSON:

Founded in 1939 by Gottlieb Dietz, Dietz & Watson remains true to the original old-world recipes and Gottlieb’s commitment to “quality above all”. Creating the freshest and leanest beef, ham, pork, turkey breast, and chicken breast, Dietz and Watson’s products are enhanced with all-natural spices and seasonings for increased flavor. In addition to the natural seasonings and spices, all of their products are free of artificial flavors, colors, fillers, extenders and MSG. Currently headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Dietz & Watson continues their tradition of family and their commitment to expecting the best. Under the lead of Gottlieb Dietz’s daughter, Ruth “Momma” Dietz Eni (Chairman), Dietz & Watson continues to lead the industry in Premium Deli Meats and Artisan Cheeses. In addition to the guidance from Ruth Dietz Eni, the company is led by founder Gottlieb Dietz’ grandchildren, Louis Eni (President and CEO), Chris Eni (COO), Cindy Eni Yingling (CFO). Today, the fourth generation, Lauren Eni, Christopher Yingling, Michael Eni, Tim Yingling, Greg Yingling and CJ Eni have joined the company to carry the tradition further. Learn more at www.DietzAndWatson.com.

ABOUT FOOD CITY

Headquartered in Abingdon, Virginia, K-VA-T Food Stores (Food City’s parent company) operates 158 retail outlets throughout southeast Kentucky, southwest Virginia, east Tennessee, north Georgia, and Alabama.