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): May 19, 2006

Nash-Finch Company

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	0-785	41-0431960
(State or other jurisdiction	(Commission	(IRS 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:

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On May 19, 2006, Nash-Finch Company (“Nash Finch”) issued a press release announcing that William R. Voss has been named the non-executive Chairman of the Nash Finch Board of Directors, succeeding Allister P. Graham who continues as a director of Nash Finch and has been named Chairman Emeritus. The full text of the press release is attached as exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

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 May 19, 2006

2

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: May 19, 2006	By:	/s/ LeAnne M. Stewart
		Name:	LeAnne M. Stewart
		Title:	Senior Vice President and
			Chief Financial Officer

3

NASH-FINCH COMPANY
EXHIBIT INDEX TO CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K
DATED MAY 19, 2006

Exhibit No.	Description	Method of Filing
99.1	Press Release, issued by the Registrant, dated May 19, 2006	Filed electronically
		herewith

4

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

NASH FINCH NAMES WILLIAM R. VOSS NON-EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN

MINNEAPOLIS (May 19, 2006) — Nash-Finch Company (NASDAQ: NAFC), a leading national food distributor, today announced that William R. Voss has been named the non-executive Chairman of the Nash Finch Board of Directors, succeeding Allister P. Graham who continues as a director of the Company and has been named Chairman Emeritus.

Mr. Voss, 52, has been a director of Nash Finch since November 1998, including as a member of the Audit, Corporate Governance and Compensation Committees of the Board, serving as chairman of the first two committees. Mr. Voss is founder and Managing Director of Lake Pacific Partners, LLC, a private equity investment firm primarily focused on consumer products, consumer services, and related industries. Previously, he was founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Natural Nutrition Group, Inc. He has also served as Chief Executive Officer of McCain Foods, Inc., President of Pilgrims Pride Corporation and as a Principal with Booz, Allen & Hamilton management consultants.

“On behalf of everyone at Nash Finch, we thank Al for the strong and steady leadership he has provided over the years. I have enjoyed working alongside him and share his dedication to building on Nash Finch’s 100-year history as an industry leader,” said Mr. Voss. “I appreciate the opportunity to serve as Chairman and look forward to working closely with our recently appointed President and CEO, Alec Covington, to enhance Nash Finch’s competitive advantages, strengthen operations and deliver value to shareholders.”

Mr. Graham has been a member of the Nash Finch Board since 1992. He was named non-executive Chairman in March 2000. He served as interim CEO of the Company from February 2006 until Alec C. Covington was named President and Chief Executive Officer on May 1.

Mr. Graham said, “Because I have been planning to retire from the Nash Finch Board in 2007 at the end of my current term, the other directors and I agree that now is the ideal time to name a new Chairman, while I am readily available to assist in the transition. Bill Voss is a dedicated member of the Board and an excellent choice to serve as Chairman.”

Mr. Covington added, “I am delighted that Bill is assuming the position of Chairman. In addition to strong leadership skills, he has extensive industry experience and a deep understanding of Nash Finch, and I look forward to working with him as we continue to build on Nash Finch’s solid business platform and position the Company for the future.”

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, Iceland, the Azores and Honduras. 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.

#  #  #

Contact: LeAnne Stewart, 952-844-1060