Publix Super Markets Charities News
Mr. George’s legacy of giving continues.
Publix founder George W. Jenkins—affectionately known as Mr. George—established Publix Charities to serve his community, a mission he wished to carry on long after he was gone. We proudly continue his legacy of giving by supporting nonprofit organizations throughout the Southeast. Keep up-to-date on the ways we work to build hope and nourish brighter futures.
News
Read the latest stories from Publix Super Markets Charities.
March 2023
Publix Charities donates $250,000 to support state-of-the-art YMCA in South Florida
The L.A. Lee YMCA/Mizell Community Center will provide health and wellness programs, afterschool programs, community events and workforce education courses.
December 2022
$5 million to housing programs.
Publix is donating $5 million to alleviate homelessness and housing insecurity in our communities.
November 2022
Hope for the hungry.
We’re donating 22 mobile food pantries to Feeding America® member food banks to help feed the hungry.
September 2022
$1M in support of Hurricane Ian relief
Publix activates register campaign to support disaster relief efforts.
September 2022
Over $5.6 million to food banks.
We’re donating over $5.6 million to Feeding America® member food banks in our communities.
Alleviating Hunger
Read the latest stories on our efforts to reduce hunger.
November 2022
Hope for the hungry.
We’re donating 22 mobile food pantries to Feeding America® member food banks to help feed the hungry.
September 2022
Over $5.6 million to food banks.
We’re donating over $5.6 million to Feeding America® member food banks in our communities.
September 2021
Helping Our Local Communities
Publix Charities is donating $5.5 million to Feeding America® member food banks and other nonprofits.
August 2020
Publix Charities Continues Helping Local Communities
Publix Charities is donating $5 million to Feeding America® member food banks and other nonprofits.
April 2020
Publix Charities Donates Another $1 Million to Feeding America Member Food Banks
Publix Charities announced a second $1 million donation to Feeding America® member food banks in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Reducing Housing Insecurity & Homelessness
Read the latest stories on our efforts to reduce housing insecurity and homelessness.
December 2022
$5 million to housing programs.
Publix is donating $5 million to alleviate homelessness and housing insecurity in our communities.
December 2021
Always Building Hope
Publix Charities is donating $3 million to Habitat for Humanity affiliates and other nonprofits in our communities.
December 2020
Publix Charities Donates $2.5 Million to Habitat for Humanity Affiliates & More
Publix Charities is donating $2.5 million to Habitat for Humanity affiliates and other nonprofits.
May 2019
Publix Charities Supports Broward Partnership for the Homeless
Publix District Manager John Kalis and his team recently visited Broward Partnership for the Homeless staff in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, …
April 2019
Publix Charities Supports Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County
Publix recently visited the Bellinger family on the construction site for their new home in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Encouraging Youth
Read the latest stories on our efforts to encourage youth.
October 2019
Publix Charities Supports Learning for Success, Inc.
Publix associates presented Learning for Success, Inc. with a donation of $10,000.
September 2019
Publix Charities Supports YMCA of the Suncoast
Publix associates presented YMCA of the Suncoast with Publix Charites’ $19,000 donation.
September 2019
Publix Charities Supports Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Publix Charities is proud to sponsor an exciting and educational exhibit at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, Virginia.
September 2019
Publix Charities Supports Camillus House, Inc. in Miami, Florida
Publix District Manager Chadi Majzoub presented Publix Charities’ $10,000 donation to Camillus House.
April 2018
Publix Charities Supports New Brooks County Boys & Girls Club
Publix associates Johnny Hankerson, John Falduti, Roger Cole, and Mike Green recently visited the Boys & Girls Club of Valdosta …
Improving Communities
These are just a few examples of how the causes we support help to build healthier communities.
March 2023
Publix Charities donates $250,000 to support state-of-the-art YMCA in South Florida
The L.A. Lee YMCA/Mizell Community Center will provide health and wellness programs, afterschool programs, community events and workforce education courses.
November 2018
Publix Charities Donates $20,000 to the Lake Cares Food Pantry
Publix delivered Publix Charities’ $20,000 donation to the Lake Cares Food Pantry in Mount Dora, Florida.
November 2018
Publix Charities Donates $15,000 to the Community Kitchen
Publix delivered Publix Charities’ $15,000 donation to the Community Kitchen in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
November 2018
Publix Charities Donates $15,000 to Anderson Interfaith Ministries
Publix delivered Publix Charities’ $15,000 donation to Anderson Interfaith Ministries in Anderson, South Carolina.
May 2018
Publix Charities Donates $60,700 to the Sumner County United Way
Publix delivered Publix Charities’ $60,700 donation to the Sumner County United Way in Gallatin, Tennessee.