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Winn-Dixie Fuels Summer Meals for Florida Kids
24 Jun
Summary
- Winn-Dixie donated $150,000 to combat summer hunger.
- The funds will provide meals to over 6,000 children.
- One in five Florida children face food insecurity.
The Winn-Dixie Company, through its charitable foundation, has committed $150,000 to support the Florida State Alliance of YMCAs.
This recent donation, announced on June 24, 2026, is specifically targeted at alleviating summer hunger among children. The funds will bolster YMCA summer programs across 19 Florida counties.
The initiative aims to provide essential nutritious meals and snacks to more than 6,000 children who participate in these programs. This support is crucial as many children lose access to school-provided meals during the summer months.
Lynne Wilcox, President and CEO of the Florida State Alliance of YMCAs, emphasized the vital role of such partnerships in ensuring children's access to food and support. This effort addresses the alarming statistic that 1 in 5 children in Florida experience food insecurity.
