Rockingham Food Lion employees honored for 30 years

ROCKINGHAM — Two local Food Lion employees were recently recognized for decades of service to the company.

Sheldon Ellerbe, a quality assurance associate, and Kim McPhereson, a receiver, have both been working at the grocery store chain for 30 years, according to a press release issued Thursday.

The annual Years of Service Awards were presented on April 18 to more than 350 associates with 30, 40 or 50 years of employment with the company. Collectively, the workers have been with Food Lion for 12,320 years.

“Recognizing the dedication and contributions of our associates who have served Food Lion for many years is a true honor for us,” Meg Ham, president of Food Lion, said in a statement. “Their commitment to excellence, care for our customers and impact in the towns and cities we serve is invaluable. We are incredibly fortunate to have such passionate and dedicated associates who continue to make a positive difference every day.”

Food Lion employs 82,000 associates at more than 1,100 stores across 10 states — including three in Richmond County, two in Rockingham and one in Hamlet — and is headquartered in North Carolina.