Food Lion changes uniform policy after NC veteran resigns over American flag mask after someone called it offensive

NEW BERN, N.C. (WCTI) — A 69-year-old NC veteran quit his job at Food Lion when he was told he could no longer wear an American flag face covering he had been using for months after someone called it offensive.

Food Lion will now allow employees to wear American flag masks, according to a post on the corporation’s Facebook page.

“Food Lion has the utmost respect for the American flag and has a proud, long history of partnering with and supporting military organizations and communities,” the statement reads.

Food Lion officials say the company will still continue to require workers to wear masks without writing, insignia or symbols on them, but masks with the American flag that meet these standards will be allowed.

“We appreciate and thank our more than 77,000 associates who are working hard every day to safely
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