KEYSTONE HEIGHTS – Shoppers at the Melrose Winn-Dixie can provide some much-needed assistance to Keystone Heights Elementary by rounding up their purchases or purchasing a Community Bag for $2.99.

According to the grocer, every penny raised at the register and $1 from every Community Bag sold through Aug. 30 will be donated directly to the local school.

Southeastern Grocers Inc., parent company of Winn-Dixie grocery stores, created the program to benefit more than 420 public schools throughout the Southeast. The three-week program continues the grocer’s commitment to support creative, inclusive environments for students to grow and thrive during the new school year. The money raised for Keystone Heights Elementary will support teachers, staff and students in preparation for the upcoming school year. This commitment to foster children’s education, development and wellness will provide support inside and outside the classroom, including job opportunities to shape and empower future leaders.

“As inflationary pressures continue to build and impact our communities, we want to do our part to aid educators and families as they plan for the school year ahead,” said SEG Chief People Officer Raymond Rhee. “We encourage our customers to join us in this effort by rounding up their total grocery bill at checkout to support their neighborhood schools and enrich student programs to cultivate positive learning environments where young minds and hearts can thrive. We are also listening to our customers who are having to make the difficult decision to cut back on spending to cover expenses for the upcoming school year. That’s why we are offering additional ways our customers can save on groceries and supplies they need most as students head back to class.”

The store is located at 3212 S.E. State Road 21 south of Keystone Heights.