HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) – Food Lion has announced more than 380 associates are celebrating 30-50 years of service this year. Among them are nine long-term associates from stores in the greater Harrisonburg area.  

On April 10, associates were honored during an annual event where the retailer shared appreciation and gratitude for those celebrating a service milestone, presenting associates with the Years of Service Award.

Food Lion associates stated in a new release that “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.” 

“No matter how much Food Lion has grown and evolved, our associates have consistently brought our brand, strategy and culture to life,” said Meg Ham, President, Food Lion. “Associates dedicated to serving customers and supporting neighbors in our towns and cities truly set our brand apart. Our associates make Food Lion what it is today and I am honored to celebrate service milestones with this year’s honorees.” 

Food Lion employs 82,000 associates at more than 1,100 stores across 10 states. 

The following local associates were recognized: 

30 years of service 

  • Barbara Caton, Sales Associate from Elkton, VA
  • Sara Price, Sales Associate from Harrisonburg, VA
  • Melanie Craig, Customer Service Manager from Staunton, VA
  • Chris Cubbage, Store Manager from Verona, VA
  • Sharon Pobieglo, Pricing Coordinator from Waynesboro, VA

35 years of service 

  • Junior Castle, Store Manager from Staunton, VA
  • Mike Caton, Receiver from Elkton, VA

40 years of service 

  • Erik Craun, Center Store Lead from Elkton, VA
  • Gloria Wood, Pricing Coordinator from Harrisonburg, VA