Family Dollar expands food assortment

Matthews, N.C. -- Family Dollar is expanding its food assortment with the introduction of more than 400 new food items in each of its more than 8,000 stores across the country.



"At Family Dollar our focus is on our customer," said Jason Reiser, Family Dollar executive VP and chief merchandising officer, in a statement. “It’s important for us to constantly evaluate our assortment, making sure that we have the products and national brands that are relevant to her and her family, always at a great everyday value."



As part of the new food rollout, the chain is holding several special events best-selling author and chef, Pat Neely, including a recipe challenge to make a meal for four for just $15, with a grand prize of cooking with Neely in his Memphis home.