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.
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Read the latest stories from Publix Super Markets Charities.
February 2025
Publix Charities supports Children’s Home Society of Florida
Publix Charities' donation will support the expansion of forensic medical services to better serve children and families affected by abuse.
February 2025
Publix Charities supports Friends of Joshua House
Publix Charities donated $80,000 to Friends of Joshua House to replace generators and repair damage from Hurricanes Ian and Milton, supporting the foundation's mission to help abused children and teens.
February 2025
Publix Charities supports Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County
Publix Charities donated $200,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County, supporting a new home for a local family and continuing community development efforts.
January 2025
Publix Charities supports the Edna W. Runner Education Center
Publix Charities is proud to support the center’s mission to provide a safe and nurturing environment for at-risk students and their families.
December 2024
Publix Charities supports Palm Beach County Food Bank
Publix Charities is proud to support the food bank’s mission to nourish our neighbors and improve lives one meal at a time.
December 2024
Publix Charities supports Feeding South Florida
Publix Charities donated $450,000 to support Feeding South Florida's meal delivery program and mobile food pantry expansion.
Alleviating Hunger
Read the latest stories on our efforts to reduce hunger.
December 2024
Publix Charities supports Palm Beach County Food Bank
Publix Charities is proud to support the food bank’s mission to nourish our neighbors and improve lives one meal at a time.
December 2024
Publix Charities supports Feeding South Florida
Publix Charities donated $450,000 to support Feeding South Florida's meal delivery program and mobile food pantry expansion.
November 2024
Publix Charities supports Farm Share
Publix Charities donated $190,000 to support Farm Share’s mission to alleviate hunger and fight poverty.
November 2024
Publix Charities supports Middle Georgia Community Food Bank
Publix Charities donated $65,000 to support Middle Georgia’s mission to help our neighbors thrive by providing equitable access to nutritious food.
November 2024
Publix Charities supports the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama
The $150,000 donation will enhance infrastructure and distribution systems that provide fresh, nutritious food to those in need.
October 2024
Publix Charities supports All Faiths Food Bank
Publix Charities contributed $335,000 to support their mobile food pantries program.
Reducing Housing Insecurity & Homelessness
Read the latest stories on our efforts to reduce housing insecurity and homelessness.
December 2024
$11 million for housing programs
Publix Charities is donating to local organizations that help people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity.
May 2024
Publix Charities supports Habitat for Humanity’s mission to provide a “decent place to live”
Publix Super Markets Charities was a proud sponsor of the 2023 Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project.
April 2024
Publix Charities supports Habitat for Humanity of Sumner County
This donation will partially fund a home in Pafford Place, a new nine-home neighborhood in the heart of Gallatin, TN.
December 2023
$10 million for housing programs
Our donation will support organizations that work to alleviate homelessness and housing insecurity in our communities.
December 2022
$5 million to housing programs
Publix Charities 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.
Encouraging Youth
Read the latest stories on our efforts to encourage youth.
September 2024
Publix Charities supports YMCA of Georgia’s Piedmont
Publix Charities contributed $25,000 toward the building of their new YMCA in Walton County.
August 2024
Publix Charities supports the Adventure Science Center in Nashville, Tennessee
Publix Charities donated $10,000 to support their Science Quest STEM camps.
August 2024
Publix Charities supports the Boys & Girls Club of North Alabama
Publix Charities donated $10,000 to support daily afters-chool and summer programs for children and teens.
June 2024
Publix Charities supports Girls Inc. of Sarasota
Publix Charities donated $15,000 to Girls Inc. of Sarasota, a nonprofit that provides programs for girls' empowerment and development.
May 2024
Big Brothers Big Sisters plays matchmaker to help ignite the promise in our youth
Publix Charities supports Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lowcountry in South Carolina.
April 2024
First Coast YMCA serves its communities with help from Publix Charities
Publix Super Markets Charities has been a proud donor to the YMCA’s events and programs throughout the years.
Improving Communities
These are just a few examples of how the causes we support help to build healthier communities.
February 2025
Publix Charities supports Children’s Home Society of Florida
Publix Charities' donation will support the expansion of forensic medical services to better serve children and families affected by abuse.
February 2025
Publix Charities supports Friends of Joshua House
Publix Charities donated $80,000 to Friends of Joshua House to replace generators and repair damage from Hurricanes Ian and Milton, supporting the foundation's mission to help abused children and teens.
February 2025
Publix Charities supports Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County
Publix Charities donated $200,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County, supporting a new home for a local family and continuing community development efforts.
January 2025
Publix Charities supports the Edna W. Runner Education Center
Publix Charities is proud to support the center’s mission to provide a safe and nurturing environment for at-risk students and their families.
November 2024
Publix Super Markets supports the YMCA of South Florida
Publix Super Markets' donation will support the YMCA’s mission to provide programs that help build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
October 2024
Publix Charities supports Goodwill Industries-Suncoast
Publix Charities donated $17,500 to support their mission of transforming lives through employment services, training programs, and affordable housing.
Supporting Education
Read the latest stories on our efforts to support education.
October 2024
Publix Charities supports Junior Achievement of North Florida
Publix Charities presented a $10,000 sponsorship to support their mission to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in the global economy.
June 2024
Georgia Aquarium showcases critical role of marine life in our communities
Publix Charities supports the aquarium’s mission to educate students about the importance of our oceans.
April 2024
Junior Achievement program helps students achieve financial knowledge
With donations from Publix Super Markets Charities, local schools are scheduled and trained to implement the JA Finance Park experience.
April 2024
Publix Charities supports Center for Puppetry Arts
With Publix Charities’ help, 25,000 patrons will experience a whimsical, educational performance from Center for Puppetry Arts.
April 2024
Zoo Miami educates children while focusing on conservation efforts
Publix Charities’ grant will help inspire additional support needed to enhance the Sumatran tiger habitat with more holdings, outdoor areas, and breeding space.
April 2024
Publix Charities supports the Redlands Christian Migrant Association
This donation will fund additional outdoor learning spaces and materials for new after-school enrichment programs.