Winn-Dixie donates to National Breast Cancer Foundation, Donna Foundation

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Winn-Dixie on Monday announced gifts totaling $400,000 for two foundations—the National Breast Cancer Foundation and The Donna Foundation—as part of the grocer’s “Touching Lives for a Better Tomorrow” Ceremony.

Winn-Dixie chief merchandising and marketing officer Dan Portnoy presented $300,000 to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. The company also pledged $100,000 to The Donna Foundation as a part of Winn-Dixie's premier sponsorship of the second annual National Marathon to Fight Breast Cancer, also known as the 26.2 with Donna.

“Winn-Dixie is proud to show its commitment to the community by supporting two exceptional foundations dedicated to the fight against breast cancer,” Portnoy said. “We understand the importance of this cause and sincerely hope that these funds will make a difference in many people’s lives.”

During October, a number of vendors joined with Winn-Dixie in a special “Touching Lives for a Better Tomorrow” promotion and raised $300,000, which will go toward providing mammograms for those people who cannot afford them.

Last year, Winn-Dixie and its vendors donated $250,000 to the foundation, with the funds helping provide education and free mammograms to women who cannot afford the life-saving screenings.