You may have noticed that there is a coin shortage in American because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since people aren’t spending as regularly at businesses and some businesses are closed, there are less coins circulating at the moment.
Southeastern Grocers, Inc. (SEG) has decided to use that shortage to help people in need. Starting Friday, customers at any of their Winn-Dixie, Harveys Supermarket, BI-Lo and Fresco y Mas stores can round up their grocery bill to the nearest dollar to help others. All of the extra change will be electronically collected and then given to charity.
With this money, they plan a few projects.
*From July 24 to Aug 4 they will give to Feeding America and its food banks.
*From Aug 5 to Aug 25, they will give the spare change to the American Heart Association’s Life Is Why We Give fundraising campaign to encourage people to live healthier lives.
*From Aug 16 to Sept 29 they will support Feeding America for Hunger Action Month
* From Sept 30 to Nov 3 the Southeaster Grocers customers in certain states will be helping the American Red Cross’ Disaster Relief.
This is a creative and easy way to help those in need. And rounding your grocery bill up by $.52 won’t be felt by most people. But every little bit really does make a big difference for those in need.