Food Lion | 77,020 followers on LinkedIn. Food Lion, based in Salisbury, N.C., and its 82,000 associates have a longstanding history of serving its customers and communities through 10 Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic states. Since 1957, we have been connected to the towns and cities we serve by providing an easy shopping experience anchored by a strong commitment to affordability, freshness and the communities we serve. By serving more than 10 million customers a week, our associates make sure our customers can always count on us to meet their needs.