Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, together with the SEG Gives Foundation, is championing education opportunities for students, schools and supporting organizations throughout the communities it serves.
In support of early literacy, the Winn-Dixie Gives and Harveys Supermarket Gives Foundations have partnered with the Library Foundation of Jacksonville to provide a $50,000 grant to refresh its popular JaxKids Book Club. 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. The books will be distributed this fall to nearly 8,000 children in voluntary prekindergarten classrooms to nourish the minds of young readers and inspire them to be their true authentic selves. The grocer will also host book readings in area classrooms, local libraries and provide immersive in-store experiences that align with the set of books.
Winn-Dixie has also joined forces with Tony the Tiger® and Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes® Mission Tiger to aid area physical education and extracurricular athletic programs, including a $25,000 donation to Ribault Middle School in Jacksonville and a $32,139 donation to Langston Hughes Academy in New Orleans to cultivate healthy, active lifestyles for kids. The partnership also includes a donation of $20,000 and 100 books to four Lee County middle schools that were impacted by Hurricane Ian.
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. Our goal is to empower…
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