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Food City aids hurricane relief

Members of the U.S. Coast Guard Shallow Water Rescue Team check on a flooded neighborhood in Lumberton, N.C., Monday, Sept. 17, 2018, in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome) Members of the U.S. Coast Guard Shallow Water Rescue Team check on a flooded neighborhood in Lumberton, N.C., Monday, Sept. 17, 2018, in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

By Staff Report September 21, 2018 2 min read

Food City aids hurricane relief

Food City is teaming up with several local media affiliates to host a chain-wide fundraising campaign to benefit relief efforts. Food City has pledged a contribution to kick off the drive.

“The lives of many of our friends and neighbors have been devastated by Hurricane Florence. We certainly want to do everything possible to provide assistance during this critical time,” said Steven C. Smith, Food City president and chief executive officer.

The campaign will run from through Sunday, Sept. 30, in all Food City locations throughout Tennessee, North Georgia, Kentucky, and Virginia. Customers wishing to participate can make a monetary donation at the checkouts. All of the funds raised will remain local and be allocated to Samaritan’s Purse and The Salvation Army to assist with the relief efforts.

Brock to speak to Bunker Brews

Charlie Brock, who has served as chief executive officer of Launch Tennessee, at the Bunker Brews meeting Monday at 5:30 p.m. at the Edney Innovation Center.

Brock started at Launch Tennessee in 2013 and announced earlier this year he is leaving the nonprofit that supports startups and entrepreneurs across the state.

He has pushed for legislation that helps fund early-stage companies, developed a statewide mentoring network for entrepreneurs and has helped promote Tennessee companies.

The organization focuses on early-stage capital formation, commercialization, legislative efforts and talent development and retention.