Southeastern Grocers donates $70,000 and breakfast essentials to combat summer hunger
June 20 2024 - 7:00AM
Business Wire
Grocer supports seven food banks in the
Southeast to fight childhood hunger this summer
Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), the parent company of Harveys
Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, in partnership with the
SEG Gives Foundation, is proud to announce a combined donation of
$70,000, along with 7,000 gallons of milk, 7,000 boxes of cereal
and 7,000 bunches of bananas, to seven food banks across the
Southeast. This initiative aims to combat food insecurity among
families during the summer months.
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Southeastern Grocers, parent company of
Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, in partnership
with the SEG Gives Foundation, is helping fight childhood hunger
this summer with a total donation of $70,000 and breakfast
essentials to seven food bank partners. (Photo: Business Wire)
According to Feeding America®, 1 in 5 children in the United
States may face food insecurity, relying on school meal programs
for their daily nutrition. With the end of the school year, many
children lose access to these essential programs, raising concerns
about where their next meal will come from.
Anthony Hucker, President and CEO of Southeastern Grocers,
said, “This donation to our partner food banks reflects our
heartfelt commitment to supporting families during the critical
summer months. When school is out, many children face the risk of
hunger, and families often struggle to put enough food on the
table. We recognize hunger doesn’t take a summer vacation, and we
are dedicated to bridging this gap and ensuring no child goes
hungry.”
As part of SEG’s ongoing commitment to fighting hunger, SEG and
the SEG Gives Foundation will provide the following food banks with
a monetary donation and breakfast essentials to help combat
childhood hunger this summer:
- Community Food Bank of Central Alabama
- Feeding Northeast Florida
- Feeding South Florida
- Feeding Tampa Bay
- Feeding the Gulf Coast
- Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida
- Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and
Acadiana
SEG and the SEG Gives Foundation are steadfast in their
commitment to easing the burden for those struggling to put food on
the table. Last year, the grocer donated more than $560,000 and 13
million pounds of food to help alleviate hunger across its
five-state footprint.
With inflationary pressures affecting people nationwide, SEG is
dedicated to helping its customers provide for their families this
summer by offering a variety of ways to save.
Customers can maximize their savings by utilizing the grocer’s
award-winning loyalty program through the Harveys Supermarket and
Winn-Dixie apps. Featured on Newsweek’s list of America’s Best
Loyalty Programs 2024, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie rewards
offers additional deals, digital coupons and points that can be
redeemed for discounts on groceries. Customers can simply activate
exclusive percent back offers and discover personalized digital
coupons within the apps, providing savings on the products they
love and need the most.
SEG is committed to helping every customer save on their grocery
bills year-round. Available at all Harveys Supermarket and
Winn-Dixie stores, Price Hold offers seasonal price reductions on
more than 1,000 frequently purchased products, enabling customers
to maximize their grocery budgets. Shoppers can enjoy an average
savings of nearly 20%* on products identified by blue Price Hold
tags, spanning a wide range of necessities such as pantry staples,
dairy and meat products, snacks, cleaning and household essentials,
plus much more.
Additionally, SEG’s line of Own Brand products – Essentials, SE
Grocers, Prestige and Know & Love – offers nearly 8,000 items
to help customers save an average of 20% compared to national
brands, providing affordability without compromising quality.
Those seeking information and resources from their local food
bank can visit www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank. For
more information on savings, customers are encouraged to stop by
their local Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie stores or visit
www.harveyssupermarkets.com and www.winndixie.com.
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.
About SEG Gives Foundation SEG Gives Foundation is the
charitable arm of Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), parent company
of Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie stores. The SEG Gives
Foundation aligns giving with causes that are priorities to the
communities SEG serves, including the fight against hunger, support
for military service members and their families, relief to those
affected by extreme weather and natural disasters and championing
belonging, inclusion and diversity by combating social injustice to
bridge the gap of inequities faced by many individuals, families
and communities. Southeastern Grocers strives to be ingrained in
its communities and, through the SEG Gives Foundation, better the
lives of its customers and neighbors.
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