HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Food City is hosting its 8th annual Friends & Pets in Need Holiday Food Drive from Nov. 5 through Dec. 31 to help local families and animals struggling during the holidays.
Shoppers can purchase specially marked bags of non-perishable food or pet food for $15 (plus tax) at all Food City locations. Bags can be dropped in collection bins at the front of the store, with 100% of the donations going directly to local hunger relief organizations and animal shelters.
“Hunger is a serious problem throughout our region, especially during the holidays and colder winter months. Food City is proud to host a number of hunger relief programs throughout the year, including our Friends & Pets in Need Holiday Food Drive. The drive will benefit local hunger relief organizations and animal shelters throughout our area at a critical time,” says Steven C. Smith, Food City’s president and chief executive officer…