8-K

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): April 11, 2007

Nash-Finch Company

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	0-785	41-0431960
(State or other jurisdiction	(Commission	(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation)	File Number)	Identification No.)

7600 France Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota	55435
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (952) 832-0534

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Press Release

ITEM 8.01 Other Events

     On April 11, 2007, Nash-Finch Company (the “Company”), issued a press release, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report, announcing that Denise M. Wilson has joined the Company to serve as the Senior Vice President, Human Resources.

     Ms. Wilson, most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG), a wholesale power generation company, primarily engaged in the ownership and operation of power generation facilities and the sale of energy, capacity and related products in the United States and abroad. Prior to serving in that position, Ms. Wilson served as NRG’s Vice President, Human Resources. Ms. Wilson’s employment began on March 28, 2007.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits. The following exhibit is filed as part of this Current Report on Form 8-K:

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release issued by the registrant, dated April 11, 2007

SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	NASH-FINCH COMPANY
Date: April 12, 2007	By:	/s/ Kathleen M. Mahoney
		Name:	Kathleen M. Mahoney
		Title:	Senior Vice President and General Counsel

NASH-FINCH COMPANY
EXHIBIT INDEX TO CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K
DATED APRIL 11, 2007

Exhibit No.	Description	Method of Filing
99.1	Press Release, issued by the Registrant, dated April 11, 2007	Furnished herewith

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

NASH FINCH APPOINTS DENISE WILSON

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, HUMAN RESOURCES

Former NRG Executive Brings Extensive Human Resources Experience

MINNEAPOLIS (April 11, 2007) — Nash-Finch Company (NASDAQ: NAFC), a leading national food distributor, today announced that Denise M. Wilson has joined the Nash Finch senior leadership team as Senior Vice President, Human Resources. Ms. Wilson brings 19 years of human resources experience, and more than ten years of senior executive management experience.

     Ms. Wilson joins Nash Finch from NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG), a wholesale power generation company, primarily engaged in the ownership and operation of power generation facilities and the sale of energy, capacity and related products in the United States and internationally. Ms. Wilson most recently served as NRG’s Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, with responsibility for oversight of Information Technology (IT), Human Resources, Regulatory & Government Affairs, and Office Services. Prior to that position, Ms. Wilson served as NRG’s Vice President, Human Resources.

     Commenting on today’s announcement, Alec C. Covington, President and Chief Executive Officer said, “I am delighted to welcome Denise Wilson to Nash Finch. Denise is a seasoned human resources professional with a wealth of experience in organizational effectiveness. Denise’s strong leadership skills and strategic perspective make her the ideal candidate for this position. We look forward to her contributions as we work together to strengthen the Company’s competitive edge and deliver value to our shareholders.”

     Prior to her seven years of service with NRG, Ms. Wilson was the Vice President, Human Resources at Metris Companies, Inc., and earlier served as Director, Human Resources at General Electric, GE Capital IT Solutions. Ms. Wilson earned her Bachelor of Science degree in education and her Master of Arts degree in Industrial Relations from the University of Minnesota.

     Nash Finch is a Fortune 500 company and one of the leading food distribution companies in the United States. Nash Finch’s core business, food distribution, serves independent retailers and military commissaries in 31 states, the District of Columbia, Europe, Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Azores and Egypt. The Company also owns and operates a base of retail stores, primarily supermarkets under the Econofoods®, Family Thrift Center® and Sun Mart® trade names. Further information is available on the Company’s website at www.nashfinch.com.

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