Food City Fundraising Campaign to Aid Tornado Relief Efforts
Abingdon, VA. -
Thursday, Apr 16, 2020.
In the wake of the devastation caused by the recent tornado in Chattanooga and North Georgia, Food City is teaming up with local media partners WDEF-TV, WRCB-TV, WTVC-TV, KZ106, WBIR-TV and WCYB-TV to host a fundraising campaign to benefit relief efforts. Food City has pledged a $50,000 contribution to kick off the drive. Several valued vendor partners are coming along-side…
Food City to Hire 2,500 Associates
Abingdon, VA. -
Tuesday, Mar 17, 2020.
Food City is committed to the communities we serve. Effective immediately, we plan to hire 2,500 additional associates to assist many of our friends, neighbors and area students who are currently seeking employment. The Food City Distribution Center in Abingdon, VA is currently hiring over one hundred associates in various warehousing/distribution positions. Food City store locations currently have both full-time…
Pigeon Forge Food City Set to Open
Abingdon, VA. -
Monday, Mar 16, 2020.
Shelves are stocked in preparation for the much anticipated March 18th opening of the new Food City in Pigeon Forge, TN. Located at the intersection of Teaster Lane and Jake Thomas Blvd., the 53,900+ square foot supermarket is the company’s 7th location in the area. “We are proud to have served the residents of Sevier County and Pigeon Forge for a…
Food City Produce Manager Named National Finalist
Abingdon, VA. -
Friday, Mar 13, 2020.
Each year, United Fresh Produce Association recognizes the top 25 produce managers within the industry during their annual convention. Randy Davis, produce manager for Food City’s Gatlinburg, TN location has been named one of the 25 finalists contending for this year’s coveted 2020 Retail Produce Manager of the Year Award. Five grand-prize winners will be selected from among the field…
Randy Turley Family Farms Receives Wayne Scott Memorial Grower of the Year Award
Abingdon, VA. -
Friday, Mar 13, 2020.
Food City is well-known for their locally grown produce initiative. Through a partnership with local farmers, the retail supermarket chain offers their customers fresh-from-the-field fruits and vegetables during local growing seasons. Many items are delivered directly from the farm to the store the same day they are picked. What began over ten years ago with a small number of items,…
Ed Green of Gray, TN Wins Food City Claude P. Varney Humanitarian Award
Abingdon, VA. -
Thursday, Mar 12, 2020.
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 Customers Donate Over $391,000 to Aid Middle Tennessee Tornado Relief Efforts
Abingdon, VA. -
Thursday, Mar 12, 2020.
In the wake of the devastation caused by the tornadoes in Middle Tennessee, Food City teamed up with WCYB, WVLT and WTVC to host a fundraising campaign to benefit relief efforts.The initiative included all Virginia, Tennessee, and Georgia Food City locations. Customers wishing to provide assistance were given the opportunity to make a monetary donation at the checkouts. “The lives…
Food City Recognizes Divisional Winners for Outstanding Community Service
Abingdon, VA. -
Wednesday, Mar 11, 2020.
Food City’s retail supermarket chain annually recognizes outstanding volunteerism among their associates through 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 Supports Virginia Highlands Diesel Mechanic Certification Program
Abingdon, VA. -
Monday, Mar 9, 2020.
Earlier today, the Abingdon, VA based Food City Distribution Center donated a retired diesel semi-truck to Virginia Highlands Community College in Abingdon, VA. “We are excited to have the opportunity to assist our local community college in increasing their educational offerings to benefit our area students and the community as a whole,” says Steven C. Smith, Food City president and…
Food City Fundraising Campaign to Aid Middle Tennessee Tornado Relief Efforts
Abingdon, VA. -
Wednesday, Mar 4, 2020.
In the wake of the devastation caused by the recent tornadoes in Middle Tennessee, Food City announced plans to team up with WCYB, WVLT and WTVC to host a fundraising campaign to benefit relief efforts. Food City has also pledged a $10,000 contribution to kick off the drive. “The lives of many of our friends and neighbors have been devastated…
