Turkeys Incoming! Southeastern Grocers To Donate Meals.
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 giving back to its communities ahead of Thanksgiving to help neighbors in need enjoy the holiday with their loved ones. The Jacksonville-based company is partnering with Feeding America® network food banks and military organizations to provide people with traditional Thanksgiving dinners.
Leading up to the holiday the SEG Gives Foundation, is donating more than 7,000 frozen turkeys, side dishes, during 13 food distribution events throughout the communities the grocer serves. In Florida this includes Jacksonville, the Panhandle, Central Florida, South and Southwest Florida. In total, including other state communities, it will be more than 110,000 pounds of turkey and more than 100,000 meals total. No one should go hungry in the holiday season.
“Feeding people is not only our business, it’s our passion. We know holiday festivities are centered around the family table, and we want to give back to our communities through our turkey donations and drive-through food pantry events. This is the season of giving, and we couldn’t be more grateful to have the opportunity to help our neighbors in need celebrate Thanksgiving with the people they love, while creating cherished memories during the holiday,” said Raymond Rhee, Chief People Officer of Southeastern Grocers.
More than 5.2 million people are facing hunger within the five southeastern states SEG serves, nearly a third of which are children, according to Feeding America. SEG hopes to take the burden off its communities in need this holiday season by helping families and individuals fill their tables with delicious Thanksgiving meals together with its long-standing food bank partners.
Neighbors in need are encouraged to contact their local food bank for more details about the Thanksgiving meal distribution events and additional resources for ongoing support.
In addition, all Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie stores will be closed Thanksgiving Day. Stores will close as normal Wednesday, Nov. 23 and reopen for regular business hours Friday, Nov. 25
PHOTO/SOURCE: Southeastern Grocers
