Food Lion Celebrates Associates for 50 Years of Dedicated Services

Food Lion is proud to announce that five associates are celebrating 50 years of service this year. On April 18, more than 350 associates were honored during an annual event where the retailer shares appreciation and gratitude for long-term associates. These individuals bring Food Lion’s brand, strategy and culture to life and have served their towns and cities for 30, 35, 40, 45 and 50 years. At the event, each associate’s name, position, location and service milestone were read aloud and celebrated. Collectively, their tenure is 12,320 years!

“Recognizing the dedication and contributions of our associates who have served Food Lion for many years is a true honor for us,” said Meg Ham, President, Food Lion. “Their commitment to excellence, care for our customers and impact in the towns and cities we serve is invaluable. We are incredibly fortunate to have such passionate and dedicated associates who continue to make a positive difference every day.”

Food Lion employs 82,000 associates at more than 1,100 stores across 10 states. This year, the following Food Lion associates were presented with the Years of Service Award for their 50 years of dedication:

• Jeff Currie, Center Store Associate from Concord, NC
• Rick Darby, Pricing Coordinator from Martinsville, VA
• Kathy Goodman, Specialty Merchandise Associate from Albemarle, NC
• Larnie Hayes, Pricing Coordinator from Clarksville, VA
• Jeff Ladd, Produce Sales Associate from Madison Heights, VA