SALISBURY, NC - Food Lion has nourished the Greensboro, N.C., community with access to fresh and affordable foods for more than five decades, and today, on Feb. 11, it will open a new location at 3501 N. Elm St. The store will become Food Lion’s 14th location serving the Greensboro area, highlighting the company’s continued investment in the community.
The Greensboro opening is part of Food Lion’s continued growth and investment across its footprint that also strengthens local economies, creates jobs, and reduces food insecurity. As the brand looks ahead to 2026, Food Lion plans additional new store openings and remodels, building on strong performance and its commitment to fresh food at affordable prices.
The new store reflects Food Lion’s commitment to providing an easy, fresh, and affordable omnichannel shopping experience in the towns and cities it serves. Designed with customers in mind, the location offers a wide selection of fresh, high-quality foods and affordable private brand products, along with the convenience of online ordering. The store also supports the local economy by creating jobs, reducing food insecurity, and strengthening the community through Food Lion Feeds, the retailer’s hunger relief program.
Unique store features include a CO₂ refrigeration system to help products stay fresh as well as separate innovative chillers that use chilled water to cool the store, reducing energy use and supporting a more environmentally friendly approach to air conditioning. In addition, the store offers an easy-to-shop layout, an expanded assortment, pickup and delivery through the Food Lion To Go website or app, and a modern décor inspired by customer feedback. From fresh produce and quality meats to ready-to-eat meals and everyday essentials, the new Food Lion is built to help families nourish their households with confidence and value.
“We’re thrilled to open Food Lion’s newest store here in Greensboro and welcome our neighbors into their new store to experience fresh and affordable groceries,” said Ken Mabe, Store Manager of the new Greensboro Food Lion, in the recent release. “Having spent my entire life in the Triad and nearly 29 years with Food Lion, I’m proud to offer an easy-to-shop store with quality products and services designed around our customers’ needs.”
Grand Opening Celebration
The store held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 7:45 a.m. on Feb. 11th. Afterward, the first 100 customers in line received a mystery gift card valued up to $200 and a free reusable shopping bag. The store will be open daily from 7 a.m. until 11 p.m. Learn more about specific services the store offers and the weekly ad flyer.
Good things are in-store for neighbors
The new Greensboro Food Lion offers:
- A wide assortment of products, including ready-to-eat, ready-to-cook, and ready-to-heat meal solutions; fresh produce; quality meats; and a variety of organic, gluten-free, and plant-based items.
- A walk-in garden cooler, ensuring the freshest produce available, in-store prepared cut fruit, freshly made sushi, and a self-service wing and hot favorites bar.
- Convenience and choices for shoppers by providing Food Lion To Go Pickup and/or Home Delivery options. Online orders may be placed on the Food Lion To Go website or through the app. The convenient service allows customers to place an order with the click of a button while experiencing the same low prices and fresh food items they receive in the store.
- Self-checkout lanes are alongside traditional cashier-assisted checkout for a more efficient and flexible shopping experience.
- Nature’s Promise®, Food Lion’s affordable brand offering organic options alongside a variety of wholesome products made without artificial flavors, preservatives, or synthetic colors.
- A wide variety of regional items through its Local Goodness program are sourced from local growers or manufacturers who provide products that are the heart and soul of the community. A list of additional North Carolina-based suppliers that may be featured in the store can be found online.
See the full release here.
