Business View Magazine | Volume 8, Issue 11

241 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 8, ISSUE 11 V I RGINI A HIGHLANDS A I RPORT Food City is proud to be a local, family-owned company, operating 138 supermarkets, including 112 pharmacies and 113 fuel/convenience stores across southeast Kentucky, southwest Virginia, east Tennessee, north Georgia, and Alabama. They also operate their own 1.2 million square-foot distribution center in Abingdon, VA. Their dedicated team of over 17,500 associates is committed to their mission to “ run the best store in town ” by providing their customers with exceptional service and top-quality products at the lowest possible price. Over 13% of the company is owned by their associates at no cost to them. Food City features fresh baked goods and ready to eat foods, Certified Angus Beef and top-quality meats, hand cut by inhouse butchers, as well as a large selection of vegan, specialty, and gourmet items. They purchase over $5 Million in locally grown produce annually, and many of their locations offer GoCart curbside pick-up and home delivery. Food City is committed to giving back to the communities they serve. The company supports countless charitable organizations throughout their market area, as well over a thousand area schools and several local athletic programs. They also serve as the primary sponsor of Bristol Motor Speedway’s spring Food City 500 and fall Food City 300 NASCAR races. ...... For more information, please visit our website foodcity.com