The Winn-Dixie Company helps provide more than 1 million meals to neighbors facing hunger during Hunger Action Month®

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The Winn-Dixie Company helps provide more than 1 million meals to neighbors facing hunger during Hunger Action Month®

Grocer donates $100,000 to 10 Feeding America® partner food banks and food for thousands of families

Raymond Rhee, President and CEO of The Winn-Dixie Company, said "As a grocer, nourishing our communities is more than what we do; it's part of who we are. For more than a century, Winn-Dixie has stood alongside our neighbors, especially when support is needed most. During Hunger Action Month and throughout the year, we're honored to join Feeding America and the network of local partner food banks in helping expand access to nutritious food, enrich lives and strengthen the communities we are proud to call home."

As part of its Hunger Action Month commitment, Winn-Dixie made a $100,000 donation to Feeding America, providing $10,000 to each of the following 10 partner food banks:

Hunger Action Month, led by Feeding America each September, spotlights the growing issue of food insecurity nationwide, especially now when so many communities are feeling stretched and uncertain. Nearly 48 million people in the United States face hunger each year, including 1 in 5 children, according to the USDA. Winn-Dixie recognizes this reality and continues its legacy of nourishing communities, helping ensure every neighbor has access to the food and resources we all need to thrive.

Lisa Mann, Chief Development Officer for Feeding America, said, "As a grocer, nourishing our communities is more than what we do; it's part of who we are. For more than a century, Winn-Dixie has stood alongside our neighbors, especially when support is needed most. During Hunger Action Month and throughout the year, we're honored to join Feeding America and the network of local partner food banks in helping expand access to nutritious food, enrich lives and strengthen the communities we are proud to call home."

The Hunger Action Month initiative builds on TWDC's longstanding partnership with Feeding America and its year-round commitment to increasing access to nutritious food in the communities it serves. Earlier this year, TWDC donated $150,000 to the Florida State Alliance of YMCAs to help provide nutritious meals and snacks to children during the summer months.

TWDC also provides customers with an ongoing way to support local hunger-relief efforts by purchasing prepackaged donation bags for $5, $10 or $15 at their neighborhood Winn-Dixie store. Each donated bag is distributed to a local nonprofit organization dedicated to helping neighbors experiencing hunger. Since the program launched in November 2025, it has generated more than $900,000 in donated products, benefiting more than 100 organizations across Florida and southern Georgia.

About The Winn-Dixie Company

The Winn-Dixie Company, based in Jacksonville, Florida, is a trusted hometown grocer with deep roots across Florida and southern Georgia. Building on more than a century of legacy, the company is shaping the future of neighborhood grocery through continued store investments, innovative formats and a seamless omnichannel experience that delivers exceptional value both in stores and online. Guided by its purpose to feed and enrich the communities it serves, The Winn-Dixie Company is known for exceptional service and locally authentic stores. The grocer is committed to offering fresh, high-quality products and meaningful value through its nationally recognized Winn-Dixie Rewards program and Own Brand products.

For more information, please visit www.winndixie.comand follow @WinnDixie on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

About Winn-Dixie Gives Foundation

The Winn-Dixie Company Gives Foundation is the charitable arm of The Winn-Dixie Company, dedicated to fighting hunger, supporting disaster relief and strengthening the communities it serves across Florida and southern Georgia. Guided by the company's purpose to feed and enrich the communities it serves, The WinnDixie Company Gives Foundation aligns giving with causes that provide nourishment and relief to those who need it most. Through charitable giving, volunteerism and trusted partnerships, the Foundation helps ensure families have access to nourishing food and meaningful support that creates stronger, more resilient communities

About Feeding America

Rooted in the voices of neighbors facing hunger, Feeding America® unites the country to ensure everyone has access to food and a thriving future. We support tens of millions of people as part of a nationwide network of 250+ food banks, 20+ statewide food bank associations, 10+ regional co-ops and 60,000+ agency partners, food pantries and meal programs. Powered by leaders and volunteers embedded in local communities, we are one of the nation's most effective food distribution systems driving immediate impact today-and a catalyst for long-term change through advocating for legislation that improves food security and work to address its factors. We partner with people experiencing food insecurity, policymakers, organizations and supporters united with the unwavering commitment to provide nourishing food and work to end hunger at its roots so everyone can live fuller, healthier lives. Visit FeedingAmerica.org to learn more.

Learn more about The Winn-Dixie Company Gives Foundation at WinnDixie.com/community

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Meredith Hurley
Senior Director, Communications and Community
(904) 370-6029
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