Publix Super Markets Charities Nourishes Communities

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Our key focus areas.

From alleviating hunger and reducing homelessness to supporting youth programs and education initiatives, we are dedicated to making lives better in the communities where we live and work. Our founder, George Jenkins—affectionately known as Mr. George—believed in giving back and donated his time, talent, and money. We are proud to continue his legacy of building hope and nourishing brighter futures through our support of nonprofit organizations. If you represent a nonprofit organization, request our support.

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Reducing homelessness.

Publix Charities is proud to support Habitat for Humanity and other nonprofits that help house and shelter families in need.
smiling food bank volunteers

Helping to end hunger.

Publix Charities proudly supports food banks, hunger-relief organizations, and other nonprofits across the Southeast that help feed those in need.
youth aged kids in a circle

Encouraging youth.

From camps and after-school programs to youth sports, Publix Charities donates to a variety of programs that nurture potential.
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Improving communities.

Publix Charities supports several organizations that serve our communities, ranging from local charities to large nonprofit organizations.
lady helping teens with homework

Supporting education.

From camps and after-school programs to youth sports, Publix Charities supports a variety of programs that nurture potential.

Transforming lives.

The George W. Jenkins Scholarship program, funded by Publix Charities, rewards high school graduates who have overcome significant hardships in their lives. Read the inspiring stories of Jenkins scholars and how they work to improve the lives of others.

More news from Publix Charities.

presenting a giant charity check to Goodwill

October 2024

Publix Charities supports Goodwill Industries-Suncoast

Publix Charities donated $17,500 to support their mission of transforming lives through employment services, training programs, and affordable housing.
presenting a giant charity check

October 2024

Publix Charities supports Junior Achievement of North Florida

Publix Charities presented a $10,000 sponsorship to support their mission to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in the global economy.
Publix Charities supports All Faiths Food Bank

October 2024

Publix Charities supports All Faiths Food Bank

Publix Charities contributed $335,000 to support their mobile food pantries program.
Publix associate presenting a giant charity check

September 2024

Publix Charities supports YMCA of Georgia’s Piedmont

Publix Charities contributed $25,000 toward the building of their new YMCA in Walton County.