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Read the latest stories from Publix Super Markets Charities.

May 2016
River Region United Way receives Publix Charities’ donation
Publix managers visited the offices of River Region United Way in Montgomery, Alabama to present them with Publix Charities’ donation of $127,500, a matching gift to Publix Super Markets associates’ 2015 pledge to this United Way.

May 2016
United Way of Indian River County Rrceives Publix Charities’ donation
Publix managers visited the offices of the United Way of Indian River County in Vero Beach, FL to present them with Publix Charities’ donation of $221,800.

May 2016
United Way of Santa Rosa County receives Publix Charities’ donation
Publix managers visited the offices of United Way of Santa Rosa County in Milton, Florida, to present them with Publix Charities’ donation of $74,000.

May 2016
United Way of Escambia County receives Publix Charities’ donation
Publix managers visited the offices of United Way of Escambia County in Pensacola, Florida to present them with Publix Charities’ donation of $130,000.

April 2016
Publix Super Markets Charities and Publix Super Markets receive the 2016 Bob Thomas Star of Philanthropy Award
Publix Super Markets Charities and Publix Super Markets were honored to receive the 2016 Bob Thomas Star of Philanthropy Award on Friday, April 1, at the Annual Child Abuse Awareness Luncheon hosted by the Friends of Joshua House.

April 2016
United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley receives $169,000 donation
Publix Super Markets Charities recently announced a $25.3 million donation to local United Ways throughout the Southeast. United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley in Columbus, Georgia was presented with a portion of this contribution, a donation of $169,000.

April 2016
United Way of West Georgia receives $26,100 donation
Publix Super Markets Charities recently announced a $25.3 million donation to local United Ways throughout the Southeast. Patty Youngblood, president of the United Way of West Georgia, visited a Publix store and was presented with Publix Charities’ gift of $26,100 to her organization by Publix District Manager Randy Burt and Assistant Store Manager Wayne Woodring.

February 2016
Announcement of $25.3 million contribution to United Way
Each year, Publix associates pledge to United Way, largely through payroll deductions. In 2015 associates pledged $33.4 million. Publix Super Markets Charities will provide an additional $25.3 million for a total of $58.7 million.

January 2016
Mentoring
Mentoring programs pair young people with strong role models who encourage them to reach for the stars.

January 2016
Community outreach programs
Community outreach programs help people overcome difficult circumstances and gain greater quality of life.


January 2016
Camps
Camps can provide so much more than a few days of fun. The special camp featured in this story makes a real difference in the lives of children with health issues.


January 2016
Youth wellness
Through summer camp, after-school enrichment, sports, and other engaging activities, youth wellness programs nurture potential.

October 2015
Bay Area Food Bank
Bringing Food to the Table: Over 19 million pounds of food distributed annually to the 24-county service area through many programs including Child Nutrition, Community Garden, Mobile Pantry, Cooking Matters, and Disaster Relief.