WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. —Today, Lowes Foods, a Carolinas-based grocer headquartered here, has partnered with Flashfood to launch across five stores in the Columbia, S.C., market. Through the Flashfood app, guests can purchase surplus meat, produce, and other fresh foods at discounted prices, helping them stretch their grocery budgets while Lowes Foods reduces food waste.
Five Lowes Foods stores will be part of the initial pilot program:
- Forest Acres at 4711 Forest Drive
- Sandhill Village at 120 Forum Drive
- Lexington at 5222 Sunset Boulevard
- Lexington at 2440 Augusta Highway
- Red Bank at 5436 Platt Springs Road
Tim Lowe, president of Lowes Foods, said that if the Flashfood partnership proves successful in the Columbia region, Lowes Foods may introduce it to additional markets in coming months.
Through the Lowes Foods partnership with Flashfood, Columbia-area customers will be able to purchase fresh groceries that are in surplus or nearing their best-by date—including meat, dairy, produce, and baked goods—and receive discounts of up to 60% off of retail price. Shoppers can browse available items, purchase directly from the app and collect their orders at the store’s customer service area, known as the Front Porch.
“We’re honored to partner with Flashfood to provide another way for our guests to get fresh products, save money and create less landfill waste. This program is a win-win-win for shoppers in the Columbia area,” Lowe said. “The Flashfood program will help support Lowes Foods’ longstanding commitment to sustainability, affordability, and healthy food access across the Carolinas.
“The app is easy to download and use, and I urge shoppers to give it a try,” Lowe added. “I think they will immediately see the benefits for their wallets and the environment.”
“Flashfood shoppers have saved over $55 million in 2026 alone”, said Jordan Schenck, CEO of Flashfood. “We want shoppers to be able to put fresh meat and produce on the table without stretching their grocery budget, and working with Lowes Foods gives their guests another way to save on those staples, while helping their stores sell quality food that might otherwise go to waste.”
