Food City presented a check for over $545,000 to Breakthrough T1D (formerly Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) on Friday, July 17. The ceremony took place at the Food City in Dandridge, TN, where the store led the fundraising with donations totaling over $19,000.
Each year, Food City hosts a company-wide “sneaker” fundraising campaign to benefit Breakthrough T1D. The 2026 promotion ran from April 29th to May 26th. Food City shoppers were invited to make a contribution at the checkout. 100% of the funds collected benefit Breakthrough T1D.
“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 Breakthrough T1D 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 Breakthrough T1D’s largest supporter in the East Tennessee market, having raised over $6.1 million.”
Betsi James is the special events manager for the Food City Knoxville division.
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