United Way of Southwest Virginia to Develop Property into Regional Workforce Development Hub
Abingdon, VA. -
Friday, May 19, 2023.
United Way of Southwest Virginia (UWSWVA), Food City, and the Town of Abingdon announced plans to transform the former Kmart building in Abingdon, VA into the anchor campus for a region-wide workforce initiative. United Way of Southwest Virginia purchased the property, thanks to a partnership with Food City. “This is a critical moment for United Way of Southwest Virginia and the…
Locally Grown Mann Farms Strawberries Now Available in Select Food City Locations
Abingdon, VA. -
Monday, Apr 24, 2023.
Food City is well-known for providing their customers with the best variety, highest quality, and friendliest service possible. And they do so in part by purchasing a great deal of their produce locally, providing additional support to the regions in which they operate. “We have always prided ourselves in selecting the best products possible for our customers,” says Steven C. Smith,…
Food City Continues to Grow and Expand Hiring 1,200 New Associates
Abingdon, VA. -
Friday, Apr 21, 2023.
Food City is proud to have celebrated the opening of several new store locations and store expansions this year, along with the continued growth of their GoCart curbside pick-up and in-store food service options, such as to-go meals. These events have resulted in the creation of a number of new area jobs. On Thursday, April 27th, Food City will be hosting…
ETSU teams partner with Food City to help raise awareness for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Johnson City, TN. -
Friday, Apr 21, 2023.
East Tennessee State University student-athletes will be participating in a community service event on Saturday, April 22 at select Food City stores across the area to raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. During this spring community day of service, ETSU student-athletes will be at four area stores helping bag groceries and raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation…
Junior Leagues to Hold 33rd Annual Food Drive at Area Food City Locations to Benefit Hunger Relief
Abingdon, VA. -
Tuesday, Apr 11, 2023.
The Junior Leagues of Bristol, Kingsport, and Johnson City will hold their 33rd annual food drive at area Food City locations on Saturday, April 15. The Food Drive benefits Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee and Feeding Southwest Virginia. Food City has co-sponsored and promoted the food drive every year. The need for food is high in our area, so…
New Food City Coming to Pulaski, VA
Abingdon, VA. -
Wednesday, Apr 5, 2023.
Earlier today, company officials broke ground on the new Food City in Pulaski, VA. The 54,600+ sq. ft. supermarket will be located on East Main Street and will serve as a replacement for the company’s existing location. The store is expected to open early next year. “We have served the residents of Pulaski and the surrounding county for the past…
Mike Helton to Serve as Food City Dirt Race Honorary Starter
Abingdon, VA. -
Monday, Apr 3, 2023.
Food City is gearing up for the April 9th running of the Food City Dirt Race, the only dirt race in NASCAR. Earlier today, company officials announced that Mike Helton will serve as the event Honorary Starter and waive the green flag to signal the start of Sunday night’s clash. “While having had the chance to watch a lot of NASCAR…
Rear Admiral Stephen “Josh” Jackson to Serve as Food City Dirt Race Grand Marshal
Abingdon, VA. -
Monday, Mar 27, 2023.
Food City is gearing up for the April 9th running of the Food City Dirt Race, the only dirt race in NASCAR. Earlier today, company officials announced that Rear Admiral Stephen “Josh” Jackson will serve as the event Grand Marshal and deliver the starting command for Sunday night’s clash. “I am honored, on behalf of the men and women of the…
Food City & Project Help
Abingdon, VA. -
Friday, Mar 24, 2023.
For more than 20 years, Food City has been proud to host their annual Project Help campaign to provide heating assistance to local residents in need during the cold weather season. The promotion, which is cosponsored by Project Help ran from January 4th to February 7th in Knoxville area Food City locations. During the campaign, shoppers were invited to make a…
New Food City Coming to South Williamson, KY
Abingdon, VA. -
Friday, Mar 3, 2023.
Company officials recently announced plans to construct a new Food City in S. Williamson, KY. The 51,300+ square foot supermarket will be constructed on the same site utilizing some of the existing building. “We’re proud to have served the residents of Pike County for 60 years and we couldn’t be more excited to have the opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art…
