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

2026-09-24 19:00 Last Updated At:19:11

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 24, 2026--

The Winn-Dixie Company (TWDC) and its charitable arm, the Winn-Dixie Gives Foundation, are helping provide 1 million meals to neighbors experiencing food insecurity during Hunger Action Month® through a $100,000 donation to Feeding America ® to support 10 partner food banks across Florida and southern Georgia *. The grocer also donated fresh produce and shelf-stable food to thousands of neighbors through mobile food pantries with Feeding Northeast Florida and Feeding Tampa Bay, bringing nutritious food directly to local communities and helping meet immediate needs.

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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, “Hunger Action Month unites neighbors in community care and collective action. Support from partners like The Winn-Dixie Company is critical in helping the Feeding America network deliver nutritious food to neighbors experiencing food insecurity while responding to the unique needs of their communities. We are grateful for Winn-Dixie’s continued commitment to our mission and a future where everyone has access to the food and resources they need to thrive.”

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 and updates, visit WinnDixie.com and follow @WinnDixie on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

About Winn-Dixie Gives Foundation

Winn-Dixie 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, Winn-Dixie Gives 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.

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

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.

*$1 helps provide at least 10 meals secured by Feeding America on behalf of Feeding America partner food banks.

The Winn-Dixie Company and its charitable arm, the Winn-Dixie Gives Foundation, are helping provide 1 million meals to neighbors experiencing food insecurity during Hunger Action Month through a $100,000 donation to Feeding America to support 10 partner food banks across Florida and southern Georgia. The grocer also donated fresh produce and shelf-stable food to thousands of neighbors through mobile food pantries with Feeding Northeast Florida and Feeding Tampa Bay.

The Winn-Dixie Company and its charitable arm, the Winn-Dixie Gives Foundation, are helping provide 1 million meals to neighbors experiencing food insecurity during Hunger Action Month through a $100,000 donation to Feeding America to support 10 partner food banks across Florida and southern Georgia. The grocer also donated fresh produce and shelf-stable food to thousands of neighbors through mobile food pantries with Feeding Northeast Florida and Feeding Tampa Bay.

NAGOYA, Japan (AP) — Japanese teenager Shin Ohashi set a world record in the 200-meter breaststroke on Thursday at the Asian Games, swimming a time of 2 minutes, 4.83 seconds.

The old record was 2:05.48 set by Qin Haiyang of China at the 2023 swimming world championships in Fukuoka, Japan.

Denis Petrashov of Kyrgystan was second in 2:08.67 and Cho Sung-jae of South Korea took bronze in 2:08.76.

The 17-year-old Ohashi already had the fastest time of the year (2:06.59) and has been the breaststroker to beat this season.

Ohashi’s record temporarily took the spotlight away from China and 13-year star Yu Zidi. Yu has won three gold medals in the 200 butterfly, and 200 and 400 IM during the Asian Games. She will not swim any other individual events.

Ohashi won the 400 individual medley earlier in the week in the Asian Games, clocking 4:07.02. That world mark is held by Leon Marchand of France (4:02.50), who won four gold medals in the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Marchand has been among the presenters handing out medals on the pool deck during the games with swimming being held in the Olympic pool in Tokyo.

Ohashi is far from physically imposing. He is only 1.69 meters tall — just under 5-feet-7 — and broke Japan's national record earlier in the year in the 100-meter breaststroke.

That record had been held by Japan's Kosuke Kitajima, a four-time Olympic gold medalist and three-time world champions.

China, slightly in the shadows of Ohashi's world record, still won four gold medals in Thursday's seven events. Through five days in the pool — swimming ends Friday — China has won 25 gold medals in 34 events.

Chinese winners on Thursday included Wu Qingfeng in the women's 50 free (23.98); Zhang Zhanshuo in the men's 800 free (7:42.49); the men's 4x100 freestyle relay (3:10.60); the women's 4x200 free relay (7:49.37).

In addition to Ohashi, Japan also picked up gold from Kotomi Kato (2:22,57) in the women's 200 breaststroke.

The other gold on Thursday went to Mikhail Arkhangelskiy of Bahrain (22.91) in the men's 50-butterfly. Arkhangelskiy was born in Russia and has swum for Florida State University.

See full AP coverage of Asian sports here

Shin Ohashi of Japan speaks during a press conference as he set a world record in the men's 200-meter breaststroke in swimming at the Asian Games in Tokyo, Japan, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)

Shin Ohashi of Japan speaks during a press conference as he set a world record in the men's 200-meter breaststroke in swimming at the Asian Games in Tokyo, Japan, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)

Gold medalist Shin Ohashi of Japan poses on the podium after the men's 200-meter breaststroke final in swimming at the Asian Games in Tokyo, Japan, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)

Gold medalist Shin Ohashi of Japan poses on the podium after the men's 200-meter breaststroke final in swimming at the Asian Games in Tokyo, Japan, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)

Shin Ohashi of Japan competes during the men's 200-meter breaststroke final in swimming at the Asian Games in Tokyo, Japan, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)

Shin Ohashi of Japan competes during the men's 200-meter breaststroke final in swimming at the Asian Games in Tokyo, Japan, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)

Shin Ohashi of Japan celebrates after winning the men's 200-meter breaststroke final in swimming at the Asian Games in Tokyo, Japan, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)

Shin Ohashi of Japan celebrates after winning the men's 200-meter breaststroke final in swimming at the Asian Games in Tokyo, Japan, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)

Shin Ohashi of Japan competes during the men's 200-meter breaststroke final in swimming at the Asian Games in Tokyo, Japan, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)

Shin Ohashi of Japan competes during the men's 200-meter breaststroke final in swimming at the Asian Games in Tokyo, Japan, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)

Shin Ohashi of Japan celebrates after winning the men's 200-meter breaststroke final in swimming at the Asian Games in Tokyo, Japan, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)

Shin Ohashi of Japan celebrates after winning the men's 200-meter breaststroke final in swimming at the Asian Games in Tokyo, Japan, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)

Shin Ohashi of Japan celebrates after winning the men's 200-meter breaststroke final in swimming at the Asian Games in Tokyo, Japan, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)

Shin Ohashi of Japan celebrates after winning the men's 200-meter breaststroke final in swimming at the Asian Games in Tokyo, Japan, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)

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