In-store community donation program will benefit the families of
fallen and disabled military
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Southeastern Grocers, Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of
BI-LO, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, announces the
launch of a six-week community donation program to benefit Folds of
Honor. The grocer is committed to supporting Folds of Honor’s mission to
provide educational scholarships to the children and spouses impacted by
a loved one’s sacrifice for the United States military.
Now through the Fourth of July, BI-LO, Harveys Supermarket and
Winn-Dixie customers can honor America’s heroes and their families by
rounding up their total grocery bill to the nearest dollar at check out.
Every cent donated to Folds of Honor helps provide a brighter future for
the legacies of fallen and disabled service members through education.
Andrew Nadin, EVP and Chief Customer Officer of Southeastern Grocers,
said, “At Southeastern Grocers, we are proud to stand with Folds of
Honor in support of those who have sacrificed their ability to stand
themselves. It’s not just about honoring those who made it their
responsibility to fight for the freedoms Americans cherish most; it’s
also about our responsibility to fight for those they left behind –
because military families serve too.”
Major Dan Rooney, Founder and CEO of Folds of Honor, said, “We
greatly value our partnership with Southeastern Grocers and its
commitment to honor our servicemen and servicewomen. We are incredibly
grateful for the compassion and generosity their customers and community
members have shown and continue to show for our military families.”
This continued partnership with Folds of Honor allows Southeastern
Grocers to expand their support of the customers, associates and
families of those who have served, continue to serve or have made the
ultimate sacrifice for our country.
Since 2007, Folds of Honor has awarded nearly 20,000 educational
scholarships to spouses and children of America’s fallen and disabled
service members. Last year alone, Folds of Honor awarded 4,000
educational scholarships throughout the United States, including more
than 1,300 scholarships within the seven states Southeastern Grocers
serves, but the need is still great; 700 eligible and qualified
applicants throughout the United States went unfunded in 2018.
Customers are encouraged to visit their neighborhood BI-LO, Harveys
Supermarket or Winn-Dixie store for more information on how to
contribute.
About Southeastern Grocers
Southeastern Grocers, Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of BI-LO,
Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, is one
of the largest conventional supermarket companies in the U.S. SEG
grocery stores, liquor stores and in-store pharmacies serve communities
throughout the seven southeastern states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia,
Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina and South Carolina. BI-LO, Fresco
y Más, 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
strong commitments to providing the best possible quality and value to
customers. For more information, visit www.bi-lo.com,
www.frescoymas.com,
www.harveyssupermarkets.com
and www.winndixie.com.
About Folds of Honor
Folds of Honor is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization, rated a four-star
charity by Charity Navigator and platinum on GuideStar, that provides
educational scholarships to the families of military men and women who
have fallen or been disabled while on active duty in the United States
armed forces. Our educational scholarships support private educational
tuition and tutoring for children in grades K-12, as well as higher
education tuition assistance for spouses and dependents. Founded in 2007
by Major Dan Rooney, a PGA Professional and F-16 fighter pilot in the
Air Force Reserves who served three tours of duty in Iraq, the Folds of
Honor is proud to have awarded nearly 20,000 scholarships in all 50
states and some US territories, including approximately 4,000 in 2018
alone. For more information or to donate in support of a Folds of Honor
scholarship, please visit foldsofhonor.org.
Contacts
For SEG interviews or images contact:
Kaley Shaffer
Sr.
Manager, Consumer Communications and Community Affairs
Cell: (904)
612-9441
[email protected]
