Food City presented a $2,000 check to Girls Inc. of Chattanooga on Jan. 20, continuing the Abingdon, Virginia-based retailer’s support of the organization dedicated to empowering girls to become confident leaders.
Girls Inc. focuses on creating a pro-girl environment where girls can develop their strengths through three core principles – empowerment, advocacy and education.
The organization advocates for policies and practices that support girls and address systemic barriers they face. Through research-informed programs, Girls Inc. provides mentorship and safe spaces for girls to learn, grow and take healthy risks.
The donation is the latest in a series of charitable contributions Food City has made this month.
On Jan. 21, the retailer presented a $3,000 check to Partnership for Families, Children & Adults Inc. of Chattanooga to benefit Camp HOPE, a trauma-informed summer program for youth impacted by trauma. Partnership for Families, Children and Adults is a nonprofit human services agency serving southeastern Tennessee and North Georgia since 1877.
Earlier in January, Food City pledged $100,000 to Virginia’s American Revolution 250 Commission to support the VA250 Mobile Museum Experience.
The mobile museum tells the story of Virginia’s role in the American Revolution and will visit select Virginia Food City locations throughout the year with free guided tours.
Food City operates 164 stores across the region and is owned by K-VA-T Food Stores, headquartered in Abingdon, Virginia.
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