Food City Recognizes Divisional Winners for Outstanding Community Service
Abingdon, VA. - Friday, Feb 24, 2023.

Each year, Food City recognizes outstanding volunteerism among their dedicated team of associates through the Claude P. Varney Volunteer Recognition Program.   “As a company, we’re committed to giving back to the communities we serve, while providing a work environment that enables our associates to grow both personally and professionally as successful members of our team,” says Steven C. Smith, Food City…

Jim Watson of Abingdon, VA Wins Food City Claude P. Varney Humanitarian Award
Abingdon, VA. - Friday, Feb 24, 2023.

Each year, Food City recognizes outstanding volunteerism among their dedicated team of associates through the Claude P. Varney Volunteer Recognition Program.   “As a company, we’re committed to giving back to the communities we serve, while providing a work environment that enables our associates to grow both personally and professionally as successful members of our team,” says Steven C. Smith, Food City…

Food City Recognizes District Winners for Outstanding Volunteerism
Abingdon, VA. - Friday, Feb 17, 2023.

Each year, Food City recognizes outstanding volunteerism among their dedicated team of associates through the Claude P. Varney Volunteer Recognition Program.  “Food City is committed to the communities we serve. Many of our associates volunteer their time and talents to assist civic organizations throughout the region and we’re proud to formally recognize their efforts,” says Steven C. Smith, Food City president…

Sherrell Lyon Named Food City Vice President of Human Resources
Abingdon, VA. - Tuesday, Jan 24, 2023.

Food City recently named Sherrell Lyon to the position of vice president of human resources. Lyon brings over 34 years of knowledge and experience to this key role, having most recently served as director of human resources for the company. “Sherrell has done an outstanding job leading our human resources team and I am confident that he will continue to grow…

Families Helping Families
Abingdon, VA. - Monday, Dec 19, 2022.

Philadelphia-based deli meat and cheese company Dietz & Watson, in conjunction with Food City supermarkets, made $3,500 check presentations in Tri-Cities, Knoxville and Chattanooga to three Tennessee food banks ($10,500 total). It’s all part of an in-store program called Families Helping Families that Dietz & Watson has been running for the past six years in conjunction with retail partners across the…

Richlands Library Renovation Project Check Presentation
Abingdon, VA. - Wednesday, Dec 14, 2022.

Today Food City made a significant donation to the Richland Library Renovation Project.  One of the earliest buildings constructed in the Town of Richlands, VA, the building known as the Williams House is home to the Richlands branch of the Tazewell County Public Library and is arguably the Town’s most historically significant building.  Constructed in 1890, it was originally built to…

Food City Teams Up with Sifter for Health and Wellness
Abingdon, VA. - Tuesday, Dec 13, 2022.

Kicking off 2023 with a focus on health and wellness, Food City is partnering with Sifter SP, Inc., a leader in food and nutrition digital technology, to offer diet-driven customers a better way to shop. Sifter technology will be used to enhance the Dietitian's Pick program, part of Food City's growing commitment to health. The powerful technology platform offered by Sifter…

Food City Awards More Than $597,700 to Local Hunger Relief Organizations
Abingdon, VA. - Wednesday, Dec 7, 2022.

Since 1992, Food City – in partnership with their customers has conducted their annual Race Against Hunger campaign to raise funds for local non-profit hunger relief organizations.  “Hunger is a serious problem throughout our region.  Food City is proud to be a part of the “Race Against Hunger,” says Steven C. Smith, Food City’s president and chief executive officer. Throughout the promotion,…

Tripp Ward to Serve as Food City Real Estate Development Manager
Abingdon, VA. - Friday, Dec 2, 2022.

Food City recently named Tripp Ward to serve in the newly created role of real estate development manager for the company’s Chattanooga operating division. Ward brings over 21 years of experience in the real estate industry to this key position, including commercial and residential real estate sales, marketing, management, and development.    “Our company has been very blessed to have experienced a…

Food City Groundbreaking – Gadsden, AL
Abingdon, VA. - Friday, Dec 2, 2022.

Earlier today, company officials broke ground on the new Food City, located at 1001 Rainbow Drive in Gadsden, AL. The 53,700 square foot retail supermarket is expected to open late Summer.  “We are excited to be joining the Gadsden retail community. We look forward to constructing a state-of-the-art supermarket that will create quality jobs and tax revenue for the citizens of…