Food City collects over $2 million for flood victims

Check presented from Food City to United Ways of Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee / Food City

NORTHEAST, Tenn. (WDEF) —  Food City and the Eastman Foundation presented a check worth $2,131,703.37 to the United Ways of Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee for flood victims.

Food City held a fundraiser from October 1 to October 12, giving customers the chance to donate at checkout.

$833,023.37 was raised from the checkout donations.

Food City and the Eastman Foundation each pledged $100,000 toward the cause.

$1,098,680.00 was also given to Food City through their vendor partners.

All funds raised and collected are going straight to United Ways of Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia disaster relief funds.

“We would like to thank our loyal customers, dedicated team of associates, vendor partners, and other companies and individuals from across our region and beyond for their generosity and the tremendous outpouring of support they have shown for our friends and neighbors in need. We are so blessed to be a part of such a caring and compassionate community,” said Food City CEO and President Steven C. Smith.