Florida

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Publix Super Markets Charities announces a $5 million donation to the Feeding America® network.

Publix Super Markets Charities is proud to have sponsored YMCA of the Suncoast’s Best Time Ever summer camps.

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.

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.

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.

Kate Bauer-Jones, President and CEO of United Way of the Florida Keys, was recently presented with Publix Charities’ donation of $75,900.

Todd Blease, Store Manager of Publix #571 in Hobe Sound, FL, recently visited the Boys and Girls Club of Martin County to present them with Publix Charities’ donation.

Publix Media and Community Relations Manager Brian West visited the Girl Scouts of West Central Florida Leadership Center in Tampa recently to present them with Publix Charities’ donation of $41,000.

Publix Super Markets Charities sponsored the building of a complete home for Habitat for Humanity of Walton County in Florida. Recently, Publix Super Markets associates helped to build that home.

Publix Super Markets Charities sponsored the building of a complete home for Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County in Florida. Recently, Publix Super Markets associates helped to build that home.