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.