Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc. has launched its eighth annual community donation program benefiting Folds of Honor, a nonprofit that provides educational scholarships to the children and spouses of fallen and disabled military members.
Through June 17, customers can show support while shopping in-store by donating $1, $5 or rounding up their grocery bill to the nearest dollar when checking out.
“Our partnership with Folds of Honor is rooted in our compassion and respect for the military families who make up the very fabric of our nation, especially in the Southeast,” said Anthony Hucker, president and CEO of Southeastern Grocers.
“As we enter our eighth year of giving, we recognize the extraordinary sacrifices these families make in service to something greater than themselves. Together, we pay tribute to the legacy and sacrifices of these heroes while also supporting their loved ones’ access to education and greater opportunity.”
Since 2018, SEG has donated more than $8 million to Folds of Honor with the help of its customers, associates and foundation. The funds have provided more than 1,600 scholarships.
Scholarships provide private education tuition and tutoring for children in kindergarten-12th grade, as well as tuition for college, technical or trade school and post-graduate work, including a master’s degree, doctorate or professional program.
Since 2007, Folds of Honor has provided more than 52,000 educational scholarships .
“Thanks to unwavering allies like Southeastern Grocers, we are turning gratitude into action by providing scholarships that open doors for the families of America’s heroes,” said Dan Rooney, CEO and founder of Folds of Honor. “SEG continues to stand shoulder to shoulder with our military families, and in doing so, they are helping shape the next generation of leaders, dreamers and changemakers.”
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