Each school year, Food City’s School Bucks program provides $700,000 in contributions to more than a thousand participating schools. Food City is currently mailing contribution checks from the 2020-2021 School Bucks program.

“It goes without saying that the past year has certainly been one like no other. Most of our area schools have incurred significant expenses due to Covid-19 and need additional support. We’re pleased to be distributing $700,000 in contributions at a time when they need it most,” says Steven C. Smith, Food City president and chief executive officer.

The 2021-2022 School Bucks program will begin Sept. 1, 2021, and continue through May 10, 2022. For every $1 you spend using your Food City ValuCard, you will receive 1 School Buck point. To have your points credited to the school of your choice, simply link your Food City ValuCard to your preferred school. Food City has pledged $700,000 for the current school year. School allocations are based upon the percentage of customer purchases assigned to each school and schools can monitor their progress online.

Since the program’s inception, Food City has awarded over $20 million in educational equipment and tools to participating schools. School Bucks coordinator is Lisa Johnson at 1-800-232-0174. Info here.

Dietitian’s Pick shelf-tag program

Food City’s new Dietitian’s Pick program makes shopping for your health quick and easy. To earn a shelf-tag, foods must meet certain nutrient criteria.

Products must meet the FDA’s criteria for a “healthy” food, meaning the nutrients in these foods support health and help to prevent nutrition-related disease. Foods that receive a Dietitian’s Pick shelf-tag contain less sodium, total fat, saturated fat, cholesterol and added sugar. Plus, these foods contain more vitamins, minerals, nutrients (such as protein and fiber) and whole grains. Look for the shelf-tags at your local Food City store.

Hiring events

Food City hiring events will be held at all Food City stores from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12, and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14. Interested candidates, can apply online at FoodCity.com or visit any store to complete an application. Attend the event at your local Food City this week.

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Betsi James is special events manager for Food City’s Knoxville and Chattanooga divisions.