I have a tight budget so up until recently, I shopped at Food City. I was enticed by its low prices, great deals, and many convenient locations around town. However, I have since learned that the vast majority of the eggs Food City sells come from farms where hens are confined in tiny, filthy cages and now I will be shopping elsewhere.

The practice of caging egg-laying hens is so cruel that it is criminalized in countries all over the world and in several U.S. states. Under this system, hens are forced to suffer in cages for the entirety of their short lives. They can hardly move; they can’t even spread a wing, and they are often forced to stand on their dead cagemates.

Nearly all of Food City’s competitors--including Whole Foods, Aldi, Walmart, and Albertsons-- have already made commitments to completely move away from cruel cages. Not only retailers, but the top restaurant chains, food manufacturers, and hospitality companies are all phasing out cages from their supply chains. Even the top egg producers have stated they are moving away from cages and that cage-free is the future.

Despite this food industry wide shift to cage-free farms, Food City refuses to end its support of animal abuse and this is why I am taking my hard earned money to a more socially responsible retailer. I would rather spend a couple more dollars to support a company that values animal welfare.

Please sign my petition urging Food City to eliminate cages from their egg supply chain.