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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Group holding a charity check for $55,000 outside the Children’s Home Society

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.
John Doran presenting a charity check for $80,000 to the Friends of Joshua House

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.
Publix associate presenting a charity check for $200,000 to the Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County

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.
Publix associates presenting a charity check to Edna W. Runner Tutorial Center

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.
presenting a charity check to Plam Beach county food bank

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.
presenting a charity check to Feeding South Florida

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.

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presenting a charity check to Plam Beach county food bank

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.
presenting a charity check to Feeding South Florida

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.
presenting a giant charity check to Farm Share

November 2024

Publix Charities supports Farm Share

Publix Charities donated $190,000 to support Farm Share’s mission to alleviate hunger and fight poverty.
Representatives of Publix Charities presenting a charity check to Middle Georgia Community Food Bank

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.
Check presentation to Community Food Bank of Central Alabama

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.
Publix Charities supports All Faiths Food Bank

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.

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hands holding green house

December 2024

$11 million for housing programs

Publix Charities is donating to local organizations that help people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity.
The Habitat for Humanity crew lifts roof trusses onto a partially built house frame

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.
Group holding check for Habitat for Humanity of Sumner County

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.  
Family together in their home

December 2023

$10 million for housing programs

Our donation will support organizations that work to alleviate homelessness and housing insecurity in our communities.
hands holding a green paper house

December 2022

$5 million to housing programs

Publix Charities is donating $5 million to alleviate homelessness and housing insecurity in our communities.
mother with 3 young children

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.

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Publix associate presenting a giant charity check

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.
Publix leadership holding a giant check for Adventure Science Center

August 2024

Publix Charities supports the Adventure Science Center in Nashville, Tennessee

Publix Charities donated $10,000 to support their Science Quest STEM camps.
Publix store managers presenting charity check

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.
group holding a large charity check for Girls inc of Sarasota

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.
Big Sisters Mentor and mentee standing together

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.
groups of people at a field day

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.

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Group holding a charity check for $55,000 outside the Children’s Home Society

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.
John Doran presenting a charity check for $80,000 to the Friends of Joshua House

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.
Publix associate presenting a charity check for $200,000 to the Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County

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.
Publix associates presenting a charity check to Edna W. Runner Tutorial Center

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.
Publix Super Markets supports the YMCA of South Florida

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.
presenting a giant charity check to Goodwill

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.

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presenting a giant charity check

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.
Kids in front of a tank at the Georgia aquarium

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.
kids in a Publix super market with tablets

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.
Santa waving at the mainstage theater at the Center for Puppetry Arts

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.
Orange tiger and its cute cub at Zoo Miami help educate visitors on conservation efforts

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.
Group of kids holding a check for Redlands Christian Migrant Association

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.