Publix Super Markets Charities News
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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.
![group holding a large charity check for Girls inc of Sarasota](https://wpvip.publix.com/charities/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/07/Girls-Inc-of-Sarasota.jpeg?quality=75&strip=all&w=626&h=363&crop=1)
June 2024
Publix Charities supports Girls Inc. of Sarasota
![Kids in front of a tank at the Georgia aquarium](https://wpvip.publix.com/charities/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/06/Georgia-Aquarium.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=626&h=363&crop=1)
June 2024
Georgia Aquarium showcases critical role of marine life in our communities
![Big Sisters Mentor and mentee standing together](https://wpvip.publix.com/charities/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/05/BBBS.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=626&h=363&crop=1)
May 2024
Big Brothers Big Sisters plays matchmaker to help ignite the promise in our youth
![The Habitat for Humanity crew lifts roof trusses onto a partially built house frame](https://wpvip.publix.com/charities/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/05/Habitat-for-Humanity-house.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=626&h=363&crop=1)
May 2024
Publix Charities supports Habitat for Humanity’s mission to provide a “decent place to live”
![group of senior citizens in a meeting](https://wpvip.publix.com/charities/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/05/Senior-connections.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=626&h=363&crop=1)
May 2024
Senior Connections ensures seniors have the basics
![kids making goo at the YMCA](https://wpvip.publix.com/charities/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/05/YMCA-Birmingham.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=626&h=363&crop=1)
May 2024
The YMCA of Greater Birmingham is helping to revitalize a community
Alleviating Hunger
Read the latest stories on our efforts to reduce hunger.
![woman preparing a large dish](https://wpvip.publix.com/charities/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/02/life-net-4-families-3800x2138-1.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=626&h=363&crop=1)
February 2024
Publix Charities supports LifeNet4Families
![Publix Charities check to Farm Share with truck](https://wpvip.publix.com/charities/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/01/Farm-Share.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=626&h=363&crop=1)
January 2024
Publix Charities donates $140,000 to Farm Share.
![food gathered in shape of a heart](https://wpvip.publix.com/charities/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2022/06/charities-hero-1.png?w=626&h=363&crop=1)
September 2023
Helping neighbors in need
![box of fresh donated fruit and vegetables](https://wpvip.publix.com/charities/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2022/11/Box_of_produce_1526x1526.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=626&h=363&crop=1)
November 2022
Hope for the hungry
![fresh donated food in shape of a heart](https://wpvip.publix.com/charities/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2022/09/Green-food-heart.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=626&h=363&crop=1)
September 2022
Over $5.6 million to food banks
![publix charities volunteers smiling at a food bank](https://wpvip.publix.com/charities/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2016/01/DSC_1120_-Food-Banks.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=626&h=363&crop=1)
September 2021
Helping our local communities
Reducing Housing Insecurity & Homelessness
Read the latest stories on our efforts to reduce housing insecurity and homelessness.
![The Habitat for Humanity crew lifts roof trusses onto a partially built house frame](https://wpvip.publix.com/charities/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/05/Habitat-for-Humanity-house.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=626&h=363&crop=1)
May 2024
Publix Charities supports Habitat for Humanity’s mission to provide a “decent place to live”
![Group holding check for Habitat for Humanity of Sumner County](https://wpvip.publix.com/charities/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/05/Habitat-for-Humanity-of-Sumner-County.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=626&h=363&crop=1)
April 2024
Publix Charities supports Habitat for Humanity of Sumner County
![Family together in their home](https://wpvip.publix.com/charities/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/11/25542-2023-Philanthropy-PSMC-Housing-Insecurity-Donation.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=626&h=363&crop=1)
December 2023
$10 million for housing programs.
![hands holding a green paper house](https://wpvip.publix.com/charities/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2022/12/Screenshot-2023-03-15-at-11.25.39-AM.png?w=626&h=337&crop=1)
December 2022
$5 million to housing programs
![mother with 3 young children](https://wpvip.publix.com/charities/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2022/07/building-hope-1600x900-1.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=626&h=363&crop=1)
December 2021
Always building hope
![family standing in front of a house](https://wpvip.publix.com/charities/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2020/12/Habitat-for-Humanity_16-9.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=626&h=363&crop=1)
December 2020
Publix Charities donates $2.5 million to Habitat for Humanity affiliates & more
Encouraging Youth
Read the latest stories on our efforts to encourage youth.
![group holding a large charity check for Girls inc of Sarasota](https://wpvip.publix.com/charities/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/07/Girls-Inc-of-Sarasota.jpeg?quality=75&strip=all&w=626&h=363&crop=1)
June 2024
Publix Charities supports Girls Inc. of Sarasota
![Big Sisters Mentor and mentee standing together](https://wpvip.publix.com/charities/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/05/BBBS.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=626&h=363&crop=1)
May 2024
Big Brothers Big Sisters plays matchmaker to help ignite the promise in our youth
![groups of people at a field day](https://wpvip.publix.com/charities/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/05/First-Coast-YMCA-event.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=626&h=363&crop=1)
April 2024
First Coast YMCA serves its communities with help from Publix Charities
![Two women holding a check for PACE Center for Girls](https://wpvip.publix.com/charities/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/04/PACE-Center-for-Girls.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=626&h=363&crop=1)
April 2024
Publix Charities supports PACE Center for Girls
![Girls Scouts of West Central Florida holding a charity check](https://wpvip.publix.com/charities/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/03/Girl-Scouts-of-West-Central-Florida-check.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=626&h=363&crop=1)
February 2024
Publix Charities supports Girl Scouts of West Central Florida
![Group of people from Girls Inc. of Lakeland holding a charity check](https://wpvip.publix.com/charities/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/02/Girls-Inc.-of-Lakeland.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=626&h=363&crop=1)
January 2024
Publix Charities supports Girls Inc. of Lakeland.
Improving Communities
These are just a few examples of how the causes we support help to build healthier communities.
![group of senior citizens in a meeting](https://wpvip.publix.com/charities/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/05/Senior-connections.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=626&h=363&crop=1)
May 2024
Senior Connections ensures seniors have the basics
![kids making goo at the YMCA](https://wpvip.publix.com/charities/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/05/YMCA-Birmingham.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=626&h=363&crop=1)
May 2024
The YMCA of Greater Birmingham is helping to revitalize a community
![Group holding a check for the Historic Polk Theatre](https://wpvip.publix.com/charities/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/04/Polk-Theatre-Check.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=626&h=363&crop=1)
April 2024
Publix Charities supports the historic Polk Theatre
![Publix Charities check to Lighthouse ministries](https://wpvip.publix.com/charities/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/02/lighthouse-ministries-3800x2138-1.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=626&h=363&crop=1)
February 2024
Publix Charities supports Lighthouse Ministries
![Junior League of Greater Lakeland holding a charity check](https://wpvip.publix.com/charities/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/02/junior-league-of-greater-lakeland-3800x2138-1.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=626&h=363&crop=1)
January 2024
Publix Charities supports Junior League of Greater Lakeland
![Faith in Action receives $100,000 check from Publix Charities](https://wpvip.publix.com/charities/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/02/faith-in-action-3800x2138-1.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=626&h=363&crop=1)
January 2024
Publix Charities supports Faith In Action
Supporting Education
Read the latest stories on our efforts to support education.
![Kids in front of a tank at the Georgia aquarium](https://wpvip.publix.com/charities/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/06/Georgia-Aquarium.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=626&h=363&crop=1)
June 2024
Georgia Aquarium showcases critical role of marine life in our communities
![kids in a Publix super market with tablets](https://wpvip.publix.com/charities/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/04/Junior-Achievement-Program-1.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=626&h=363&crop=1)
April 2024
Junior Achievement program helps students achieve financial knowledge
![Santa waving at the mainstage theater](https://wpvip.publix.com/charities/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/05/Center-for-Puppetry-Arts.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=626&h=363&crop=1)
April 2024
Publix Charities supports Center for Puppetry Arts
![Orange tiger and its cute cub at Zoo Miami help educate visitors on conservation efforts](https://wpvip.publix.com/charities/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/04/zoo-miami-tiger-cub.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=626&h=363&crop=1)
April 2024
Zoo Miami educates children while focusing on conservation efforts
![Group of kids holding a check for Redlands Christian Migrant Association](https://wpvip.publix.com/charities/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/04/RCMA.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=626&h=363&crop=1)
April 2024
Publix Charities supports the Redlands Christian Migrant Association
![Lillee Izadi presenting research](https://wpvip.publix.com/charities/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/02/jenkins-scholarship-lillee-izadi-3800x2138-1.jpg?quality=75&strip=all&w=626&h=363&crop=1)
January 2024