Southeastern Grocers, Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of BI-LO, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, recently announced the launch of a six-week community donation program to benefit Folds of Honor.
According to a press release from the company, 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.
“At Southeastern Grocers, we are proud to stand with Folds of Honor in support of those who have sacrificed their ability to stand themselves,” said Andrew Nadin, EVP and chief customer officer of Southeastern Grocers. “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.”
The 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 Folds of Honor urges that the need is still great. Last year, 700 eligible and qualified applicants throughout the United States went unfunded.
Customers are encouraged to visit their neighborhood BI-LO, Harveys Supermarket or Winn-Dixie store for more information on how to contribute.
