Food City Supermarkets is a chain of grocery stores that offers a variety of food products. Its stores maintain meat departments and pharmacies. The supermarket provides online recipes for various dishes. Food City Supermarkets participates in several community events and activities. The supermarket stores also offer check cashing services. It is a part of Bashas' Supermarkets, which is a family-owned business that operates more than 150 grocery stores. Founded in 1932, Bashas' Supermarkets provides products under the Top Crest and Valu Time brands. The parent company maintains a staff of over 10,000 employees. In addition, it operates AJ s Fine Foods.