Food City, which has a local presence at 1701 Tyler Ave. in Radford, begins its fourth annual Friends and Pets in Need Holiday Food Drive today, Nov. 3.
“Hunger is a serious problem throughout our region, especially during the holidays and colder winter months,” said Steven C. Smith, Food City’s president and chief executive officer. “Food City is proud to host a number of hunger relief programs throughout the year, including our Friends and Pets in Need Holiday Food Drive. The drive will benefit local hunger relief organizations and animal shelters throughout our area at a critical time.”
Beginning Nov. 3 and continuing through Dec. 31, specially marked bags containing non-perishable food items and bags containing pet food products will be available for purchase for only $10 (plus tax) at the Radford Food City location. Customers wishing to purchase the bags may deposit them in the collection bins located at the front of the store. One hundred percent of the products collected will benefit local hunger relief organizations and animal shelters throughout the region.
“Millions of Americans and animals need food assistance each year,” said Kevin Stafford, Food City’s vice president of marketing. “The Food City Friends and Pets in Need Holiday Food Drive is another way we can help those in need right here in our own area.”
“Food City’s ongoing hunger relief initiatives have been a tremendous success, and we are hoping to set a new record with this year’s drive to help our neighbors and furry friends in need,” said Smith.
