Improving Communities
These are just a few examples of how the causes we support help to build healthier communities.
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.
October 2015
Feeding South Florida
Bringing Food to the Table: Has the largest service area in Florida, serving 25% of the state’s food-insecure population. Recovered 40.9 million pounds of food in Fiscal Year 2014 – 2015, nearly half of which was perishable.
October 2015
Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida
Bringing Food to the Table: In Fiscal Year 2014 – 2015, distributed 18.4 million pounds of food, provided 15.3 million meals, and turned every $1 into $6 worth of food for those in need.
October 2015
Atlanta Community Food Bank
Bringing Food to the Table: Distributed a total of 61.7 million pounds of food and grocery products in Fiscal Year 2014 – 2015, enough for 51 million meals.
October 2015
Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina
Bringing Food to the Table: In Fiscal Year 2014 – 2015, distributed over 46 million pounds of food and household items throughout a 19-county service region.
October 2015
Harvest Hope Food Bank
Bringing Food to the Table: Distributed 28 million pounds of food to help relieve hunger in Fiscal Year 2014 – 2015, enough to provide 21.5 million meals for individuals in need.
October 2015
Lowcountry Food Bank
Bringing Food to the Table: Redistributes donated food products to a grassroots network of nearly 300 member agencies, providing hunger-relief services throughout the 10 coastal counties of South Carolina.
October 2015
Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee
Bringing Food to the Table: Secures and distributes over 18 million pounds of food and grocery products annually through a network of over 500 partnering nonprofit organizations. Provides 1.1 million meals per month.
October 2015
Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee
Bringing Food to the Table: During the 2014 – 2015 Fiscal Year, distributed more than 29 million pounds of food to over 450 partner agencies, providing more than 24 million meals to hungry children, families, and seniors throughout a 46-county service area.
September 2015
$4 million donated to more than 80 Habit for Humanity affiliates
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.