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Read the latest stories from Publix Super Markets Charities.

November 2016
Greater Naples YMCA unveils Publix Charities Culinary Demonstration Kitchen
Publix Store Managers Mark Tessier, Hugh Hackett, Steve Thorp, and June Quiva recently attended the unveiling ceremony for the Greater Naples YMCA’s new Publix Charities Culinary Demonstration Kitchen.

November 2016
Habitat for Humanity of Greenville home dedication
Habitat for Humanity and Publix associates recently celebrated the dedication of Simonita Hernandez’s new home.

November 2016
Publix Charities pledges $100,000 to Peace River Center
Publix Charities Executive Director Kelly Williams-Puccio recently visited the site of Peace River Center’s new crisis stabilization unit, which is currently under construction. The unit will provide assistance to people who may harm themselves or others.

November 2016
Publix Charities sponsors Talbot House benefit dinner
Kelly Williams-Puccio, Executive Director of Publix Super Markets Charities, recently visited Talbot House in Lakeland, Florida to present a check for $35,000.

October 2016
$1 million donation to hurricane Matthew relief
Publix Super Markets Charities is donating $1 million to the American Red Cross for Hurricane Matthew disaster relief efforts in areas affected by the storm.
September 2016
Publix Charities proudly supports Junior Achievement
Publix Super Markets Charities proudly supports Junior Achievement, a nonprofit whose volunteer-driven programs teach K–12 students important work readiness and financial literacy skills.

August 2016
George W. Jenkins Scholar Nina Ahmad
The George W. Jenkins Scholarship changed Nina’s life and made her medical career possible.

August 2016
Bringing more to the table
Publix Super Markets Charities announces a $5 million donation to the Feeding America® network.
August 2016
Publix Charities sponsors YMCA Summer Camps
Publix Super Markets Charities is proud to have sponsored YMCA of the Suncoast’s Best Time Ever summer camps.

August 2016
Publix Charities is title sponsor of Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia’s first annual QuestFest
Publix Media and Community Relations Manager Dwaine Stevens recently attended Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia’s press conference and announced the organization’s first annual QuestFest event, to be held in July of 2017. Publix Super Markets Charities is the title sponsor.

August 2016
Publix Charities contributes to Hope Helps’ capital campaign
Publix District Manager Rose Thornton and Store Managers Gary Bouton and Max Murray recently visited the offices of Hope Helps in Oviedo, Florida to deliver a $25,000 check from Publix Super Markets Charities.

August 2016
The homes where their hearts are
Publix Super Markets Charities is proud to welcome families into new homes funded by our 2015 donation of $4 million to more than 80 Habitat for Humanity affiliates.

July 2016
Publix Charities presents donation to Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama
Publix Store Managers Mike Fuller and Sheryl Black visited the Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama to present them with Publix Charities’ check for $5,000.

July 2016
Big Brothers Big Sisters Association of Florida names Publix Charities Corporate Partner of the Year
Publix Super Markets Charities was recently named Corporate Partner of the Year by the Big Brothers Big Sisters Association of Florida. The award was presented during the organization’s annual conference.

July 2016
McWane Science Center receives Publix Charities’ donation
Publix District Manager James Mowery recently visited McWane Science Center in Birmingham, AL to deliver Publix Charities’ donation.