The American Red Cross is proud to recognize Southeastern Grocers and Winn-Dixie as the recipient of the 2025 Florida Governor’s Hurricane Conference Distinguished Service Award for Partnership — a tribute to their 100 years of service in Florida and a remarkable 80-year partnership with the Red Cross in disaster response, preparedness, and recovery. Throughout decades … Continue reading A Legacy Worth Celebrating: Red Cross Celebrates Winn-Dixie Partnership

Multiple homes and properties were damaged following a dangerous storm in northwest Florida last week, leaving behind a trail of uprooted trees and twisted metal. In the aftermath, the American Red Cross quickly mobilized to help. Disaster response teams worked around the clock, providing comfort and care to more than a dozen families impacted by … Continue reading One step, one act of kindness at a time.

How does someone go from more than 25 years in banking to launching a brand-new career in an entirely different world? If you ask Zonnetta Marie Thomas, she’ll tell you: with resilience, purpose, and a whole lot of heart. Zonnetta is the newest member of the American Red Cross of North Florida team, stepping into … Continue reading Finding Her Light: Zonnetta Marie Thomas Brings Passion and Purpose to the Red Cross

In this photo, William Meyer is just three years old standing proudly in the shadow of two Navy uniforms. Today, at 18, that same pride runs even deeper. “To be a child of military parents gives me a great sense of pride,” William says. “I had the privilege of growing up watching the honor and … Continue reading From Little Boots to Big Dreams: William Meyer’s Journey as a Military Child