Southeastern Grocers salutes military families with $300,000 donation to Folds of Honor

Grocer’s community-powered campaign funds educational scholarships for children and spouses of fallen and disabled American heroes

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ahead of Independence Day, Southeastern Grocers, LLC (SEG), parent company and home of Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, is standing strong with local military families by donating $300,000 to the patriotic nonprofit organization, Folds of Honor.

This donation, made possible by the generous customers and associates 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.

Anthony Hucker, Chairman, President & CEO of Southeastern Grocers, said, “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. By once again uniting with Folds of Honor, 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.”

Every penny raised will be deployed directly to Folds of Honor’s mission of honoring the sacrifice of U.S. military heroes by investing in their families’ futures. These scholarships provide private education tuition and tutoring for children in grades K-12, 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 granted more than 62,000 scholarships to military families, ensuring the legacies of American heroes live on through educational opportunity.

Lt. Col. Dan Rooney, CEO and Founder of Folds of Honor, said, “With partners like Southeastern Grocers in our ranks, we are fueling the future of our nation—one scholarship at a time. 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 the beginning of its partnership in 2018, SEG has donated more than $8.3 million to Folds of Honor, providing more than 1,660 educational scholarships for the children and spouses of fallen and disabled U.S. military service members.

In addition to supporting military families, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie stores will be open regular business hours Friday, July 4. For neighbors enjoying a Fourth of July barbecue, the grocer is helping them prepare for their Independence Day celebrations with sizzling savings on savory proteins, mouthwatering desserts, fresh produce and more.

With 100 years of heritage as local meat experts across the Southeast, the grocer salutes flavor and value with every cut by providing quality meat shoppers can afford from the experts they can count on. Neighborhood Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie stores proudly offer a wide variety of beef, pork, chicken and more to suit any need, taste and budget. Local butchers are ready to share their expertise through custom cuts, favorite recipes and friendly advice to help neighbors create memories around the table during the holiday weekend and beyond.

For more details on Fourth of July deals at Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie stores, customers can visit their neighborhood store or go to www.harveyssupermarket.com and www.winndixie.com.

About Southeastern Grocers

Southeastern Grocers, LLC (SEG), parent company and home of Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, 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. 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 a strong commitment to providing the best possible quality and value to customers. For more information, visit www.segrocers.com.

About Folds of Honor

Folds of Honor is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of fallen or disabled military and first responders. Our educational scholarships support private school tuition or tutoring in grades K-12, tuition for college, technical or trade school, and post-graduate work, including a master’s degree, doctorate, or professional program. 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. Folds of Honor was founded by Lt Col Dan Rooney, the only-ever F-16 fighter pilot (with three combat tours in Iraq) and PGA Professional. He is currently stationed at Headquarters Air Force Recruiting Service Detachment 1, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. For more information or to donate in support of a Folds of Honor scholarship visit foldsofhonor.org.