Florida

Publix District Managers Nick Berardino and George Shelby recently visited Junior Achievement of South Florida CEO Laurie Sallarullo at Junior Achievement World in Coconut Creek, Florida.

Publix District Manager Roger Paz recently visited with Lauren Ruiz at the Miami Children’s Museum in Miami, Florida to present her with Publix Charities’ $30,000 donation in support of the museum’s programs.

Publix presented Publix Charities’ $1,275,500 donation to the United Way of Palm Beach County in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Publix District Manager Brett Tessier and store managers recently visited the United Way of Indian River County in Vero Beach, Florida to present Publix Charities’ $251,300 donation.

Summer can be difficult for families in need, as free and reduced-cost school meal programs do not run while school is out of session. That’s why Publix Charities has sponsored Ocala Outreach’s Feed the Need project.

For Celeste Dowell of Tennessee, Alissa Smith of North Carolina, and many others, the dream of affordable housing has become a reality thanks to their local Habitat for Humanity affiliates.

Publix Charities recently gave Harry Chapin Food Bank in Fort Myers, Florida a grant to purchase a van, which is being used to pick up food drive donations.

Publix District Manager Scott McGee and his store managers recently visited United Way of St. Johns County in St. Augustine, Florida to present Publix Charities’ donation of $218,500.

Each year, Publix associates pledge to United Way, largely through payroll deductions. In 2016, associates pledged $35.5 million. Publix Super Markets Charities will provide an additional $26.5 million for a total of $62 million.

Publix Store Manager Jason Yurkovitch and members of his management team recently delivered Publix Charities’ $10,000 donation to this Habitat for Humanity affiliate.

Publix Super Markets Charities was proud to sponsor this event in Winter Haven, Florida, which benefited the Friends of the Winter Haven Public Library.

Publix Charities is proud to be a Premium Sponsor of the Arcadia Rodeo’s Barrel Racing Competition.

Publix Store Managers David Wilson, Catrina Christner, and Matt Walker recently visited the Salvation Army of Lake and Sumter Counties to deliver Publix Charities’ gift of $12,500.

Publix Charities is proud to sponsor the 15th Annual DeSoto County Catholic Charities Boots and Bandanas event, which will take place March 17.

Publix District Manager Danny Barber and Store Manager Brian Jackson recently visited Boca Helping Hands (BHH) in Boca Raton, Florida to present a $20,000 check from Publix Charities.