Ahead of Independence Day, Southeastern Grocers (SEG) – parent company of Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie – is supporting local military families by donating $300,000 to Folds of Honor, a patriotic nonprofit.
This donation, made possible by customers and employees who contributed during SEG’s eighth annual community donation program, will fund 60 educational scholarships for the children and spouses of fallen and disabled military members.
“As we stand beside those who have given everything in service of our country, we are deeply grateful for the unwavering generosity of our community for rallying behind this incredible cause,” said Anthony Hucker, chairman, president and CEO of SEG.
“We are proudly helping to build brighter futures for those who bear the quiet burden of military sacrifice. Behind every life-changing scholarship provided through Folds of Honor is a solemn promise that we will never forget the price of freedom.”
All funds raised will go toward scholarships that provide private education tuition and tutoring for children in kindergarten-12th grades, 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, the organization has awarded more than 62,000 scholarships to military families.
“With partners like Southeastern Grocers in our ranks, we are fueling the future of our nation – one scholarship at a time,” said Lt. Col. Dan Rooney, CEO and founder of Folds of Honor.
“Patriotism lives in acts of service, and our partnership exemplifies what it means to serve with purpose. With their support, we are ensuring that the sacrifice of our military heroes continues as a story of perseverance and renewed hope for their loved ones.”
Since 2018, SEG has donated more than $8.3 million to Folds of Honor, providing more than 1,660 scholarships.
In addition to supporting military families, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie stores will be open regular business hours on July Fourth.
For details of holiday deals at Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie, customers can visit www.harveyssupermarket.com and www.winndixie.com.
About Southeastern Grocers
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers LLC is an omnichannel retailer serving customers in brick-and-mortar grocery stores and liquor stores, as well as online with convenient grocery delivery throughout Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi.
About Folds of Honor
Since its inception in 2007, Folds of Honor has awarded nearly 62,000 scholarships totaling about $290 million in all 50 states. Among the students served, 45 percent are minorities. It is rated a four-star charity by Charity Navigator and Platinum on Candid.
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