Founded in 1954, Lowes Food Stores is a chain of supermarkets with a location in Fort Mill, S.C. The company has bakery, deli, floral and pharmacy departments. It employs more than 8,500 individuals and operates over 100 stores in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. Lowes Food Stores supports food banks throughout the year with daily donations of food from its grocery stores and reclamation center. The company s facility features a bank, ATM, ice-cream parlor and salad bar.