SOUTHEASTERN GROCERS

With the help of customers, Southeastern Grocers, the parent company of Jacksonville-based grocery store chain Winn-Dixie, raised more than $1.25 million through an annual six-week donation program to support scholarships for members of military families.

Southeastern Grocers, the parent company of Jacksonville-based grocery store chain Winn-Dixie, has announced the launch of its annual six-week community donation program to support scholarships for members of military families.

Southeastern Grocers, the parent company of Jacksonville-based grocery store chain Winn-Dixie, announced it is increasing aid to help people dealing with the war in Ukraine.

One day after the CDC’s major update that fully vaccinated people do not need to wear masks indoors, local businesses are figuring out what to do next.

Pharmacies at Winn-Dixie stores and Harveys supermarkets will again give Johnson & Johnson vaccines and now offer shots without an appointment, parent company Southeastern Grocers announced Thursday.

The parent company of Winn-Dixie and Harveys is donating more than $460,000 to eight children’s hospitals across the Southeast, including a $147,000 donation to Wolfson Children’s Hospital in Jacksonville.

AdWhen available, the additional free COVID-19 vaccines will be administered in 64 Winn-Dixie store locations, three Harveys Supermarket and two Fresco y Más locations in the following 39 Florida counties:Alachua County Winn-Dixie Store No. 441, High Springs, FL 32643Baker County Winn-Dixie Store No. 231 N., Panama City, FL 32404Bradford County Winn-Dixie Store No. 743: 4849 Golden Gate Pkwy., Naples, FL 34116 (new)Dunnellon County (New county and location) Winn-Dixie Store No. 2206: 15912 E. State Road 40, Silver Springs, FL 34488 Martin County (New county and location) Winn-Dixie Store No.

His office told News4Jax on Tuesday that 200,000 Moderna vaccines expected to arrive Tuesday have been delayed and are now expected to arrive on Thursday. Weather conditions across the United States are impacting the shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine to Florida. — Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) February 16, 2021News4Jax was told a shipment to Florida expected Monday might arrive either Tuesday or Wednesday. Walmart, Winn-Dixie and Harveys stores, which began giving vaccines in Northeast Florida counties earlier this month. Vaccine appointments in Houston and Austin were expected to be canceled again Tuesday because of the severe winter weather.

Southeastern Grocers is preparing to administer 8,100 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine throughout Florida, the supermarket company announced Thursday. Beginning Feb. 11, Southeastern Grocers will start giving COVID-19 shots to eligible recipients at select Winn-Dixie, Harveys Supermarket and Fresco y Más locations. The shots will be for health care workers, residents and staff of long-term care facilities, and people age 65 and older while supplies last. Those with health insurance must provide their health insurance card during their scheduled appointment, and those without insurance will need to present a valid driver’s license or social security card. Southeastern Grocers said that in the coming months, it will also provide additional COVID-19 shots at pharmacy locations and will coordinate future drive-thru clinics to administer vaccinations in additional underserved communities as availability expands.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Late Thursday, Southeastern Grocers Inc. announced it is was postponing its planned initial public offering -- just one day before the deal was expected to be priced. “The company will continue to evaluate the timing for the proposed offering as market conditions develop,” Southeastern Grocers said in a news release. Southeastern Grocers said in an updated filing last week with the Securities and Exchange Commission it wanted to sell 8.9 million shares at $14 to $16. They were issued shares in exchange for debt when Southeastern Grocers completed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization in 2018. Southeastern Grocers expects to operate 423 supermarkets under the Winn-Dixie, Harveys and Fresco y Mas brands after completing the sale of more than 100 stores, including stores operated under the Bi-Lo banner.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Late Thursday, Southeastern Grocers Inc. announced it is was postponing its planned initial public offering -- just one day before the deal was expected to be priced. “The company will continue to evaluate the timing for the proposed offering as market conditions develop,” Southeastern Grocers said in a news release. Southeastern Grocers said in an updated filing last week with the Securities and Exchange Commission it wanted to sell 8.9 million shares at $14 to $16. They were issued shares in exchange for debt when Southeastern Grocers completed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization in 2018. Southeastern Grocers expects to operate 423 supermarkets under the Winn-Dixie, Harveys and Fresco y Mas brands after completing the sale of more than 100 stores, including stores operated under the Bi-Lo banner.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Southeastern Grocers -- the parent company of Winn-Dixie, BI-LO, Fresco y Más and Harveys Supermarkets -- has issued a voluntary recall of SE Grocers Naturally Better Organic Fresh Cut Basil. The company said cyclospora was found on the product, which was sold in all Southeastern Grocers stores. The affected product is in a 0.5-ounce container, and the corresponding UPC code is 6-07880-20230-4. If you have this product, you’re advised to throw it out or return it for a refund. Customers with questions about the recall may contact the Southeastern Grocers Customer Call Center toll-free at 844-745-0463, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. EDT, and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. EDT.

NEPTUNE BEACH, Fla. – Three hundred military families in need will be getting a little extra help for the holiday’s thanks to Winn-Dixie, the Greater Jacksonville USO and current and former Jaguars players. Winn-Dixie, Jaguars' defensive end Lerentee McCray and former Jaguar Drayton Florence donated 300 turkeys for a drive-thru food distribution Tuesday night in Neptune Beach. For Tuesday’s event at the Neptune Beach Winn-Dixie in Penman Plaza, the USO invited 300 active-duty and veteran families to receive the turkeys and other holiday meal essentials. The event was by invitation only and was not open to the public. Because of the ongoing pandemic, participants were encouraged to wear protective equipment during the drive-thru event.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Four new Winn-Dixie stores are coming to Florida on Nov. 11, including one in Jacksonville. The four new Winn-Dixie locations opening on Nov. 11 include:8855 W. Boynton Beach Blvd., Boynton Beach, FL1459 N.W. "We’ve expanded our product assortments in these new stores to ensure our customers have fresh, quality products at the right price for every meal. As we expand our footprint, we are able to support more communities throughout Florida and be the grocer our customers and communities can always count on.”These store openings are the first of eight new Winn-Dixie stores throughout the state of Florida. The eight new Winn-Dixie stores will provide more than 700 jobs and opportunities to community members throughout Florida.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Now through the Fourth of July, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie customers can round up their total grocery bill to the nearest dollar at check out in honor of United States military heroes and their loved ones. The SEG Gives Foundation kicked off the donation program with a pledge to contribute $100,000 in support of Folds of Honors mission to provide educational scholarships to the spouses and children of Americas fallen and disabled service-members. Southeastern Grocers, parent company and home of BI-LO, Fresco y Ms, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, announced the launch of the six-week community donation program to benefit Folds of Honor on Monday. Every cent donated to Folds of Honor helps provide a brighter future for the legacies of fallen and disabled service members through education. The grocer will also stream a virtual concert series and offer online donation matching to help encourage community members to support military families remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Southeastern Grocers CEO Anthony Hucker told CNBC on Thursday that his company's experiences dealing with hurricanes are paying off during the coronavirus outbreak. Of the five states in which Southeastern Grocers has locations Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi just two have confirmed cases of coronavirus as of Thursday morning. There are four cases in Florida and two in Georgia, according to Johns Hopkins University data. One similarity between hurricanes and the coronavirus is preparation time, Hucker said. There is typically a three-to-five day period to prepare for a hurricane, whereas the company projects a "five-to-seven day lag" with the coronavirus, he said.

Jacksonville-based Southeastern Grocers said Feb. 4 it agreed in principle to take over five Lucky’s Market locations in Florida. Southeastern Grocers will open Winn-Dixie supermarkets at closing Lucky’s stores in Gainesville, Melbourne, Fort Myers, Naples and Lake Mary. Lucky’s, which is reorganizing under Chapter 11 bankruptcy laws, initially intended to keep the Melbourne store open. Previously, Aldi agreed to take over six Lucky’s stores, while Publix Super Markets Inc. agreed to take over leases at five properties including the Lucky’s store in Neptune Beach. Lucky’s said Feb. 4 it entered into asset purchase agreements with Southeastern Grocers, Seabra Foods and Hitchcock’s Markets for seven locations in Florida.

The parent company of Winn-Dixie is recalling packages of peanut butter cookies because – and no, we’re not joking about this – peanuts weren’t listed in the ingredients. Since they’re peanut butter cookies, it seems like that should go without saying. Then again, it’s totally possible shoppers might be surprised to find traces of peanuts lurking inside these confectionery treats. In addition to the 18-count packs of peanut butter cookies, Southeastern Grocers is recalling some of its 18-count variety packs of cookies because peanut butter cookies are among those included. Questions and concerns about this voluntary recall can contact the Southeastern Grocers Customer Call Center by dialing 844-745-0463 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. EDT.

The parent company of Winn-Dixie is recalling packages of peanut butter cookies because and no, were not joking about this peanuts werent listed in the ingredients. Since theyre peanut butter cookies, it seems like that should go without saying. Then again, its totally possible shoppers might be surprised to find traces of peanuts lurking inside these confectionery treats. In addition to the 18-count packs of peanut butter cookies, Southeastern Grocers is recalling some of its 18-count variety packs of cookies because peanut butter cookies are among those included. Questions and concerns about this voluntary recall can contact the Southeastern Grocers Customer Call Center by dialing 844-745-0463 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. EDT.