Through generous customer donations, along with additional contributions made by Fresco y Más|Contribuye, the local grocer recently donated in excess of $103,000 to The League Against Cancer (La Liga Contra el Cancer), an organization that provides much-needed medical care for underserved cancer patients in South Florida.
Recognizing the importance of supporting stronger communities, Fresco y Más activated a community donation program across all Miami area Fresco y Más stores that began on May 23. Over a two-week period, funds were raised through generous customer contributions made in Fresco y Más stores at the checkout counters.
According to Anthony Hucker, president and CEO of Southeastern Grocers, “We sincerely thank our associates and customers in Miami for their charitable contributions. This donation represents our commitment to the Miami community and the League Against Cancer. It is our privilege to partner with La Liga to help make a difference in the lives of individuals battling cancer and to proudly supports this wonderful organization.”
Since 1975, more than 65,000 men, women and children from 50 countries have received world-class medical treatment, screenings and support from the League Against Cancer. Today, over 200 doctors provide voluntary services to the League’s patients and over 300 full and part-time volunteers assist in the operation of the clinic.
Since opening in June 2016 Fresco y Mas has been a proud supporter of La Liga donating over $200,000 during the first two years. Fresco y Más presented this year’s donation to La Liga during the organization’s live telethon, which aired on Telemundo, June 2.
About Fresco y Más was founded in 2016, Fresco y Más grocery stores serve Hispanic communities throughout South Florida. Fresco y Más is a subsidiary of Southeastern Grocers, which is one of the largest supermarket chains based in the Southeast.
For more information, visit www.frescoymas.com and www.segrocers.com.
