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Southeastern Grocers salutes US military families with community donation program benefiting Folds of Honor

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Wednesday, May 22, 2024

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240522733334/en/
    Southeastern Grocers announces the launch of its seventh annual community donation program in support of Folds of Honor.
  • Folds of Honor has provided more than 52,000 educational scholarships for families of fallen and disabled military service members since 2007.
  • SEG’s community donation program benefiting Folds of Honor is part of the grocer’s ongoing commitment to honor and support the military community, especially during Military Appreciation Month.
  • For more information about how to contribute to SEG’s community donation program in support of Folds of Honor, please visit a local Harveys Supermarket or Winn-Dixie store.

Southeastern Grocers encourages neighbors to take action during National Hurricane Preparedness Week

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, is encouraging its customers to begin preparations now during National Hurricane Preparedness Week as early predictions expect a record-breaking Atlantic hurricane season, which begins June 1.

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  • Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, is encouraging its customers to begin preparations now during National Hurricane Preparedness Week as early predictions expect a record-breaking Atlantic hurricane season, which begins June 1.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240507867507/en/
    Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, is encouraging its customers to begin preparations now during National Hurricane Preparedness Week.
  • Anthony Hucker, President and CEO for Southeastern Grocers, said, “As we brace for the potential impact of a very active hurricane season, we are encouraging our neighbors to be proactive by making necessary preparations now.
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    SEG urges neighbors to take action now to prepare their families for an overactive hurricane season.

Southeastern Grocers strengthens commitment to building a more sustainable future with annual progress report and Earth Month initiatives

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, April 18, 2024

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    The annual sustainability report offers a comprehensive overview of SEG’s support of the environment and its neighbors through ongoing corporate social responsibility efforts across the Southeast.
  • The grocer aligns its sustainability report with six specific United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, which address hunger, health, education, inequalities, responsible consumption and production, and ocean conservation.
  • In 2023, SEG, together with its charitable arm, the SEG Gives Foundation, donated more than $3.7 million to local communities.
  • To learn more about the grocer’s commitments and to view its 2023 sustainability report, visit segrocers.com/sustainability .

Southeastern Grocers honors Black History Month with annual grant program and community service

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, February 1, 2024

Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, together with the SEG Gives Foundation, is honoring Black History Month and its enduring commitment to belonging, inclusion and diversity with the launch of its annual grant program and community service initiatives.

Key Points: 
  • Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, together with the SEG Gives Foundation, is honoring Black History Month and its enduring commitment to belonging, inclusion and diversity with the launch of its annual grant program and community service initiatives.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240201842240/en/
    Southeastern Grocers, together with its Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie associates, celebrates Black History Month and its commitment to belonging, inclusion and diversity with the launch of its annual grant program and community service initiatives, including the recent Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation Holiday Grand Parade in its hometown of Jacksonville.
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    The grocer is now accepting applications from nonprofits throughout the Southeast for its 2024 Romay Davis Belonging, Inclusion and Diversity Grant.
  • Raymond Rhee, Chief People Officer for Southeastern Grocers, said, “Black History Month is a time to honor the rich contributions made by Black visionaries, innovators and leaders – like Ms. Romay – and we are proud to continue to nurture the diverse communities we serve every day.

Southeastern Grocers celebrates exemplary service in 2023 and $3.7M in donations to fuel local communities in need

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Additionally, SEG has continued to be a steadfast community partner by donating more than $3,727,000 back into the community to support neighbors in need.

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  • Additionally, SEG has continued to be a steadfast community partner by donating more than $3,727,000 back into the community to support neighbors in need.
  • Throughout 2023, we celebrated many WINNs as we worked together to improve our stores, support our neighbors and lend a helping hand to community members in need.
  • In 2023, SEG and the SEG Gives Foundation donated more than $3.7 million to more than 1,300 community partners throughout the Southeast.
  • Looking ahead to 2024, SEG plans to continue serving neighbors in need while investing in the communities it serves throughout its five-state footprint.

Southeastern Grocers harvests hope this Thanksgiving by donating more than 7,000 turkeys

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Raymond Rhee, Chief People Officer of Southeastern Grocers, said, “We believe in the spirit of giving and the transformative power of gratitude.

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  • Raymond Rhee, Chief People Officer of Southeastern Grocers, said, “We believe in the spirit of giving and the transformative power of gratitude.
  • This is the season to give thanks, and we are honored to share the abundance of the season by distributing turkeys and Thanksgiving meal essentials to families in need.
  • In appreciation of the grocer’s associates, all Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day to give associates a well-deserved day of rest with family and friends.
  • All stores will close as normal Wednesday, Nov. 22 and reopen for regular business hours Friday, Nov. 24.

Southeastern Grocers celebrates milestone in BID commitment with $1 million awarded to nonprofits

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Monday, October 30, 2023

It’s our privilege to provide these grants to exceptional nonprofits that are making a real difference in the lives of our neighbors and transforming communities.

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  • It’s our privilege to provide these grants to exceptional nonprofits that are making a real difference in the lives of our neighbors and transforming communities.
  • This marks the fourth year SEG has awarded grants to likeminded nonprofits in the grocer’s Southeastern footprint, with a total of 104 grants presented since its inception in 2020.
  • SEG’s BID grant recipient announcement follows the 104th birthday of Winn-Dixie associate and grant namesake Romay Davis.
  • Davis’ unit was given six months to sort 18 million pieces of mail, which they completed in three months.

Southeastern Grocers funds school programs and organizations with a focus on supporting children

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, September 13, 2023

The grant – which demonstrates the grocer’s continued commitment to belonging, inclusion and diversity – funded a new set of eight books created by diverse local authors and illustrators to reflect Jacksonville’s multicultural community.

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  • The grant – which demonstrates the grocer’s continued commitment to belonging, inclusion and diversity – funded a new set of eight books created by diverse local authors and illustrators to reflect Jacksonville’s multicultural community.
  • Raymond Rhee, Chief People Officer of Southeastern Grocers, said, “We know that education serves as a foundation for children to build the skills and confidence they need for lifelong success.
  • It’s important to our associates and customers to champion our neighborhood schools, along with organizations dedicated to fostering vibrant, inclusive communities.
  • SEG’s Romay Davis Belonging, Inclusion and Diversity Grant has provided more than $685,000 in funding to deserving community organizations since its inception in 2020.

Southeastern Grocers aids communities in need with 1.5 million meals and disaster relief initiative

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, September 6, 2023

The community donation program will run during peak hurricane season and following the devastating impact from Hurricane Idalia throughout the Southeast.

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  • The community donation program will run during peak hurricane season and following the devastating impact from Hurricane Idalia throughout the Southeast.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230906010454/en/
    Southeastern Grocers cares passionately about the communities it serves, and the grocer is steadfast in its commitment to supporting neighbors in need.
  • SEG donated more than $700,000 and 14 million pounds of food to help alleviate hunger across its five-state footprint last year.
  • Last year, SEG, together with the SEG Gives Foundation and generous customers, donated more than $600,000 to support disaster relief efforts.

Southeastern Grocers donates $160,000 to local food banks to feed families this summer

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, July 13, 2023

The grocer continues to support neighbors in need throughout the year by giving back to local initiatives working to nurture underserved communities.

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  • The grocer continues to support neighbors in need throughout the year by giving back to local initiatives working to nurture underserved communities.
  • Last month, the grocer donated $20,000 in groceries and vital funds to New Orleans Community Fridges, a local mutual aid effort to provide free food to community members in need.
  • In 2022, SEG and the SEG Gives Foundation donated more than $700,000 and 14 million pounds of food to organizations combating hunger throughout the Southeast, including Feeding America® network food banks.
  • For more information on savings, customers are encouraged to stop in their local Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie stores, or visit www.frescoymas.com , www.harveyssupermarkets.com and www.winndixie.com .