Ahead of Independence Day, Southeastern Grocers, LLC (SEG), parent company and home of Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, is donating $300,000 to the patriotic nonprofit organization, Folds of Honor.
This donation, made possible by 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.
“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,” said Anthony Hucker, chairman, president and CEO of Southeastern Grocers. “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.
“With partners like Southeastern Grocers in our ranks, we are fueling the future of our nation — one scholarship at a time,” said Lt. Col. Dan Rooney, CEO and founder of Folds of Honor. “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.
