The Winn-Dixie Company is donating $100,000 to the USO to support service members, veterans and military families across Florida and Georgia.
The contribution was raised through the grocer’s four‑week in‑store community donation program, with additional support from The Winn-Dixie Company Gives Foundation. Customers were invited to donate $1, $5 or round up their grocery bill at the register, turning everyday shopping trips into acts of gratitude for those who serve.
“Independence Day is a powerful reminder to lift up the service members, veterans and military families whose sacrifices have helped protect the freedoms celebrated across America,” said Anthony Hucker, chairman and CEO of The Winn-Dixie Co.
“We are proud to join our customers, associates and the USO in showing gratitude where it matters most. This donation reflects our shared commitment to helping provide vital resources, from meals to disaster relief, for those who serve and strengthen the communities we call home.”
Florida and Georgia are home to some of the nation’s largest military populations, including active‑duty service members, reservists, veterans and their families. Every dollar raised directly supports the USO’s efforts to strengthen the well‑being of America’s military heroes and their families by providing snacks and meals, family support services, emergency response resources and other critical programs.
“This incredible donation from The Winn-Dixie Co. and its customers is a powerful show of support for service members and military families across Florida and Georgia,” said Ben Leslie, chief development officer for the USO.
“Their generosity reflects the gratitude communities across our nation have for those who serve, and it helps the USO continue providing programs and services, from snacks and meals to family support and emergency response, when and where they are needed most.”
The donation builds on TWDC’s ongoing support of military families. Over the past year, the grocer has partnered with the USO to provide more than 600 holiday meals to service members and their families, celebrate military spouses and contribute additional funding to expand programs supporting military communities across the region.
Winn-Dixie grocery and liquor store locations will be open during normal business hours on July 4, with online ordering and delivery options available.