Exhibit 23.4

               CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration
statement  of Richfood Holdings, Inc. on Form S-8 of our report
dated December 11, 1995, on our audit of the financial statements
of Super Rite Foods Employee Investment Opportunity Plan
as of December 31, 1994 and 1993 and for the year ended December
31, 1994, which report is included in the annual report on Form
11-K, incorporated by reference in the registration statement on
Form S-8.  

                                 /s/ COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.

One South Market Square
Harrisburg, PA   17101-9916
February 23, 1996