Food City’s annual campaign to aid Paralyzed Veterans of America is underway and will run through July 26. Richard Petty is spokesperson for the campaign.
Paralyzed Veterans of America – the nation’s premier nonprofit for disabled veterans, their families and caregivers, will receive 100 percent of funds donated at checkout by Food City customers.
“Food City and (Richard) Petty have been PVA partners for more than a decade and we are so grateful for their ongoing support,” said U.S. Marine Corps veteran and national president of PVA Charles Brown. “Because of them, as well as Food City’s generous customers and hardworking staff, PVA is able to meet veterans at their bedside in VA spinal cord centers across America and help them get the specialized health care they require, the benefits they earned, the jobs they want, and the accessible homes, vehicles, and communities they need, and so much more.”
Food City customers can select between $1, $3 and $5 donations at any Food City checkout and their gift amount will be added to their order total. The initiative will span across all Food City stores across the Southeast.
“I can’t say enough wonderful things about PVA – the important work they do and the amazing veterans they help,” said Petty.
“Every year, I look forward to working alongside Food City in supporting this worthwhile Veterans nonprofit and encouraging others to do the same. It never gets old, if anything… it only grows more important as every dollar donated goes a long way toward ensuring our disabled veterans are able to live the quality of life they earned and deserve.”
“We are proud to have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our nation’s paralyzed veterans and help PVA fulfill its mission of helping veterans thrive, while searching for a cure for paralysis,” said Steven C. Smith, Food City president and chief executive officer. “We raised over $510,000 last year, thanks to the tremendous generosity of our loyal customers and associates. Together, we hope to raise even more this year.”
Jobs, jobs, jobs: Food City continues to hire for full- or part-time jobs, entry-level or skilled positions. Interested candidates can apply online at FoodCity.com or visit any Food City store to complete an application.
Betsi James is special events manager for Food City’s Knoxville and Chattanooga divisions.