Employment
Diversity and Inclusion
Mission Statement
Food Lion is committed to developing an ALL-inclusive environment, which values and leverages DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION, and provides opportunities for the growth of Food Lion, our associates, customers, suppliers, shareholders and the communities we serve.
Definition of Diversity & Inclusion
At Food Lion, Diversity and Inclusion is the acknowledgement of, respect for, and the understanding of ALL our differences and similarities. Through a welcoming environment and strong relationships, this aligns our values with those of our associates, customers, suppliers, shareholders and the communities we serve, enabling everyone to bring their whole self to work.
"Simply put, Acknowledgement and Respect for ALL."
Business Case
Diversity and Inclusion is foundational to accomplishing our company's vision of genuine people, in a comfortable place to work, providing extraordinary customer service. As Employer of Choice, Grocer of Choice and Unsurpassed Community Leader, we establish Food Lion as a compelling place to work, shop and invest.
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At Food Lion, Diversity and Inclusion provides:
And makes us the Profitable Grocer of Choice. |
At Food Lion, Diversity and Inclusion provides:
And makes us the Productive Employer of Choice. |
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At Food Lion, Diversity and Inclusion provides:
And makes us an Unsurpassed Community Leader. |
Recognitions and Successes
Our goal is to be:
An Unsurpassed Community Leader
- 2005 Corporation of the Year Award from the Greensboro, NC Branch of the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People).
- 2006 Food Marketing Institute (FMI) Neighborhood Partnership Award
- 2006 Employer of the Year Award from the Arc of North Carolina and the Arc/Rowan. The Arc provides support and resources for people with disabilities and their families.
- 2007 Corporation of the Year Award from the Carolinas Forum, an organization that provides business opportunities for Women Business Enterprises (WBEs)
