NEW ORLEANS – From Winn-Dixie:
Winn-Dixie and Tyler Perry teamed up to provide food and essentials to elderly and high-risk people throughout the state.
The well-known filmmaker and actor who hails from New Orleans, partnered with the neighborhood grocer on Wednesday, April 8 during the Senior and High-Risk Shopping Hour to purchase groceries for customers at all 29 Louisiana stores.
Perry’s generous act addresses the widespread need for resources in a community that has been drastically impacted by COVID-19.
WHERE:
All Louisiana Winn-Dixie stores
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As Louisiana intensely feels the impact of COVID-19, Winn-Dixie continues to take the steps needed to ensure everyone has the opportunity to provide for their families during these unprecedented times. Winn-Dixie strives to make local communities safer and stronger, and be a source of support for neighbors. As a community, we are stronger together.
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Founded in 1925, Winn-Dixie grocery stores, liquor stores and in-store pharmacies serve communities throughout five southeastern states – Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi. Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. is a subsidiary of Southeastern Grocers, which is one of the largest supermarket chains based in the Southeast. For more information, please visit www.winndixie.com and www.segrocers.com.
