Exhibit 23.4

                 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS


We consent to the incorporation of reference in the registration
statement of Richfood Holdings, Inc. on Form S-8 of our report
dated December 11, 1995, on our audits of the financial
statements of Super Rite Foods, Inc. Investment Opportunity Plan
for Retail Union Employees as of December 31, 1994 and for the
year then ended, 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