Food City presented a significant check to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation on Friday, May 28, 2021. More than $546,000!
Each year, Food City hosts a company-wide “sneaker” fundraising campaign to benefit JDRF. This year’s promotion ran from April 7 th to May 4 th . Food City shoppers were invited to contribute at the register… 100% of the funds collected benefit Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
“Diabetes is a serious issue facing many of our associates, our loyal customers and their family members and we are proud to be able to partner with JDRF to help find a cure for Juvenile Diabetes,” says Steven C. Smith, Food City president and chief executive officer. “Thanks to the generosity of our loyal customers and associates, Food City continues to be JDRF’s largest supporter in the East Tennessee market, having raised nearly $2.9 million over the past decade.”
