Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, announces a donation of $395,000 to nine children’s hospitals across the Southeast.

In recognition of National Cancer Research Month, SEG’s generous customers in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi rounded up their grocery bills to support young patients and their families during the most trying time of their lives. The funds will be used to benefit local pediatric care facilities and their vital programs including pediatric specialties, family centered support, therapeutic activities, research and child advocacy.

Anthony Hucker, President and CEO of Southeastern Grocers, said, “We are amazed time and time again by the incredible generosity displayed by our associates and customers who continually lift up their neighbors in need, and we are inspired by their kindness. Our children’s hospital partners do incredible work every day to positively impact the lives of their youngest patients and families by providing not only resources, but hope, when it is needed most. At Southeastern Grocers, we care passionately about the health and wellness of our associates, customers and communities, and we will continue to partner with likeminded organizations to build stronger, healthier communities together.”