Southeastern Grocers celebrates Pet Month by supporting animal welfare across the Southeast
May 01 2024 - 9:03AM
Business Wire
Grocer donates more than $22,000 in pet
supplies to 7 animal welfare organizations and encourages customer
participation through Community Bag with a Giving Tag program
Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of
Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, is celebrating
Pet Month this May by donating more than $22,000 in pet supplies to
seven animal welfare organizations throughout Florida, Georgia,
Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi.
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Southeastern Grocers celebrates Pet Month
with donation of more than $22,000 in pet supplies to seven animal
welfare organizations throughout the Southeast, including
Jacksonville Humane Society (pictured here). SEG’s contribution
aims to support the vital work of the organizations, each committed
to rescuing, nurturing and finding forever homes for animals in
need. (Photo: Business Wire)
SEG’s contribution aims to support the vital work of the
following organizations, each committed to rescuing, nurturing and
finding forever homes for animals in need:
- Jacksonville Humane Society (Jacksonville)
- Lee County Domestic Animal Services (Fort Myers)
- Humane Society of Tampa Bay (Tampa)
- Paws Humane Society (Columbus, Georgia)
- Southern Pines Animal Shelter (Hattiesburg, Mississippi)
- Louisiana SPCA (New Orleans)
- Greater Birmingham Humane Society (Birmingham, Alabama)
Raymond Rhee, Chief People Officer for Southeastern Grocers,
said, “Southeastern Grocers is deeply passionate about the
well-being of our four-legged friends. As we celebrate Pet Month,
we’re not only supporting organizations; we’re championing the
love, companionship and joy pets bring into our lives. It’s an
honor to partner with these incredible animal welfare
organizations, and we invite our customers to join us in making a
heartfelt difference for animals in need.”
During the month of May, SEG encourages Harveys Supermarket and
Winn-Dixie customers to support local animals in need by purchasing
a reusable Community Bag with a Giving Tag for $2.99 and selecting
their local animal welfare organization as the donation recipient.
With each purchase of a Community Bag with a Giving Tag, $1 will
directly benefit the selected nonprofit organization, while also
promoting environmental sustainability by reducing the use of paper
and plastic bags.
In 2023, SEG’s Community Bag with a Giving Tag program provided
more than $65,000 to local organizations and prevented the use of
nearly 2 million single-use plastic bags.* The reusable bags are
made from durable, recycled materials and can be found at the
register or near the entrance of every Harveys Supermarket and
Winn-Dixie store.
About Southeastern Grocers
Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of
Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, is an
omnichannel retailer serving customers in brick-and-mortar grocery
stores and liquor stores, as well as online with convenient grocery
delivery and curbside pickup throughout Alabama, Florida, Georgia,
Louisiana and Mississippi. Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie are
well-known and well-respected regional brands with deep heritages,
strong neighborhood ties, proud histories of giving back, talented
and caring associates and a strong commitment to providing the best
possible quality and value to customers. For more information,
visit www.harveyssupermarkets.com and www.winndixie.com.
_______________________________________ *Southeastern Grocers
estimates one reusable bag will be used at least six times per
year, and each time a reusable bag is used it equates to five
single-use bags not used; this means for every reusable bag that is
sold, 30 single-use bags are not used.
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For SEG interviews or images contact: Meredith Hurley
Senior Director, Communications and Community (904) 370-6029
media@segrocers.com