Food Lion employee Kenny Minor marks 30 years on the job

Kenny Minor completed 30 years of employment at a Food Lion in Chesterfield, Va., on Tuesday.

Minor started the position straight out of high school. He has held the same role for three decades.

Janice Judkins, a customer who has shopped at the location for about 25 years, described Minor as a constant presence.

“Kenny has been here the entire time since I’ve been over on this side of town,” Judkins said.

Minor walks to work every day regardless of the weather. Judkins said she often sees him on her drive to work or on weekends.

“Every time I’m driving, whether it’s on the weekends or to work, I’m always seeing Kenny, walking to work. Even all the way back to COVID, he was determined to get here,” Judkins said.

Store manager Jack Glass noted that Minor handles aisle cleaning, restroom stocking, and customer assistance.

Glass said Minor frequently helps shoppers locate specific products.

“He’s taking groceries to the car. Whenever they need to find something on the shelf, Kenny will take them to the item,” Glass said.

Customer Brenda Lewis praised Minor’s demeanor during a recent visit.

“When I saw him today I was so glad to see him,” Lewis said. “Well, he’s very accommodating, he’s very polite and people just love his personality.”

When asked about his longevity at the store, Minor cited his desire to assist others as the primary motivator. “I want to help people,” he said.