Southeastern Grocers LLC (SEG), in partnership with the SEG Gives Foundation, has named the recipients of its sixth annual Romay Davis Belonging, Inclusion and Diversity Grant.
Named in honor of World War II veteran and former Winn-Dixie associate Romay Davis, the grant program supports nonprofits working to address racial disparities in education, food insecurity and health care. Davis lived to be 104 years old, leaving behind an incredible legacy of social justice and community advocacy. The 2025 grant recipients exemplify her lifelong commitment to empowerment and service.
Selected from a diverse, competitive pool of applicants, this year’s recipients include: 904WARD, American Diabetes Association, Bethune-Cookman University, Better Basics, Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County, Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Louisiana, Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County, Brighter Bites, Communities In Schools of Jacksonville, Concrete Jungle, Feeding Northeast Florida, Feeding Tampa Bay, First Coast American Heart Association, Foundation Honey Co., Grace Medical Home, Hope Haven, Icon Preparatory School Jacksonville, Icon Preparatory School Tampa, Jack & Jill Center, Jacksonville Humane Society, Junior Achievement of North Florida, MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation, Nassau County Council on Aging, Orlando Health Foundation, Our Daily Bread Food Pantry, Parker Street Ministries, Sanctuary on 8th Street, Schoolyard Roots, Seniors in Service of Tampa Bay, The Sharing Center, Sheridan House Family Ministries, Society of St. Andrew – Florida, The Soup Kitchen Inc., Start the Adventure in Reading, Teach For America Jacksonville, Thrive Scholars, Tree Hill Nature Center, Visible Men Academy, The Women’s Breast & Heart Initiative – Florida Affiliate and Youth Empowerment Project.
“We are proud to reaffirm our commitment to empowering the diverse communities we serve by supporting 40 incredible organizations that are making a real difference in enriching the lives of our neighbors,” said Jennifer Short, chief people officer for Southeastern Grocers.
“These impactful nonprofits reflect the values Ms. Romay lived by – courage, compassion and an enduring belief in the power of people to create positive change. Romay was a veteran, scholar and visionary whose distinguished life continues to inspire us to create a brighter future for all. It is a privilege to honor such an extraordinary woman on her birthday as we carry forward her exceptional legacy in partnership with this year’s deserving recipients.”
The Romay Davis Belonging, Inclusion and Diversity Grant reflects SEG’s commitment to fostering a culture of belonging among its associates, customers and communities. Since the grant’s inception in 2020, SEG and the SEG Gives Foundation have awarded nearly $2 million to community organizations.
Recently, SEG announced its intention to rebrand as The Winn-Dixie Company in early 2026 with a renewed focus on its home state of Florida and neighboring southern Georgia. As the grocer sharpens its presence within this new footprint, it remains grateful for the communities it has served across the Southeast for decades.
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