JACKSONVILLE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–September 16, 2022–
Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), the parent company and home of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, is celebrating its diverse associates and communities during Hispanic Heritage Month by hosting educational events and cooking demonstrations honoring Hispanic culture throughout the month . tall.
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Southeastern Grocers is celebrating its diverse associates and communities during Hispanic Heritage Month by hosting educational events and cooking demonstrations that honor Hispanic culture throughout the month. (Photo: Business Wire)
SEG used the resource group of Hispanic associates and allies, Pa’lante, to help plan festivities focused on celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at the Store Support Center and at Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie stores for honoring Hispanic stories and culture and spotlighting the grocer’s own Hispanic associates.
Raymond Rhee, Chief People Officer for Southeastern Groceries, said, “At Southeastern Grocers, we celebrate our diverse associates and customers who are the fabric of our local communities. Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to commemorate the stories and cultures of our Hispanic neighbors and acknowledge their achievements through education and immersion. We are excited to celebrate Hispanic heritage with our customers and associates and uplift those of Hispanic descent, all while developing a deeper understanding of the cultures that make our local communities unique.”
SEG is hosting several events at its Store Support Center to immerse its associates in Hispanic culture through food, music, language and education, including:
- Virtual cooking demonstration to prepare turkey and mushroom empanadas de picadillo with MasterChef Latino winner Lauren Arboleda.
- Fireside Chat on “Reinventing the Alliance: Understanding Hispanic Culture to Transform Our Workplace” with award-winning author of Uncolonized Latinas Valeria Aloe and SEG Chief Information Officer Todd Renaud.
- Open house for associates and their families to experience Hispanic cultures through traditional food and activities.
- Spanish 101 classes to learn conversational Spanish.
Winn-Dixie and Fresco y Más customers in Miami are invited to indulge in Hispanic culture and cuisine during two live cooking demonstrations where local chefs will create traditional Latin American dishes, including ropa vieja, shrimp mofongo, chicken mojo and roast pork. The first 50 customers at each event will receive a reusable grocery bag filled with SE Grocers dry ingredients and a $25 gift card for fresh items to recreate meals at home.
Friday, September 30 from 3 – 7:00 p.m | Saturday, October 1 from 12 – 4 p.m | ||
Winn-Dixie | Fresh and more | ||
3275 SW 22nd St. | 18300 SW 137th Ave. | ||
Miami, FL 33145 | Miami, FL 33177 |
SEG’s approach to cultivating a people-first values company and fostering an environment that supports inclusion was recently recognized by wealth like the 2022 Best Jobs in Retail, by Silicone Review ® as one of the 30 Fabulous Companies of the Year and included in the Newsweek List of America’s Most Trusted Companies. Bakalli has also been recognized by the National Diversity Council as a Top Employer for Latino Leaders in response to its outstanding commitment to Latinos in the workplace.
SEG believes its team should reflect its diverse clients and is seeking associates with all experience levels and backgrounds. Those interested in joining the SEG family, an award-winning workplace, are encouraged to visit www.segrocers.com/careers or a local Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket or Winn-Dixie grocery store for more information.
Additionally, in support of ongoing efforts to help address racial disparities in education, health care, and food insecurity, SEG, along with the SEG Gives Foundation, is currently accepting applications from nonprofit organizations for its Grant for Belonging, Inclusion and Diversity Romay Davis. Organizations supporting underserved populations throughout Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi can apply online at www.seggives.com/grantapp until September 30 to be considered for a Romay Davis Belonging, Inclusion and Diversity grant ranging from $5,000 to $25,000.
About Southeastern Grocers
Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), the parent company and home of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, is one of the largest conventional supermarket companies in the U.S. SEG grocery stores, liquor stores and in-store pharmacies serve communities. throughout the five southeastern states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, and Mississippi. Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie are well-known and respected regional brands with deep heritage, strong neighborhood ties, proud histories of giving, talented and caring associates, and strong commitments to providing the highest quality and value. best possible. customers. For more information, visit www.frescoymas.com, www.harveyssupermarkets.com and www.winndixie.com.
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