Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee - Publix Super Markets Charities

Exterior of the Martin Distribution Center of the Second Harvest Middle Tennessee Food Bank in Nashville, a partner of Publix Charities.

Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee in Nashville

Publix team members speak with food bank staff prior to the announcement of the company's donation to the Second Harvest Middle Tennessee Food Bank.

Publix associates welcomed by the Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee staff

Publix associates set up refreshments at a recent event where Publix Charities announced their donation to the Second Harvest Middle Tennessee Food Bank in Nashville.

Publix associates setting up refreshments for the press conference attendees

The excitement of Publix associates was hard to hide as they anxious await unloading the trailer-load of food donated to the Second Harvest Middle Tennessee Food Bank in Nashville.

Publix associates excited the trailer-load food donation has arrived

Communications Manager of Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle TN Elizabeth Bradbury gives a guided tour of the facility to Publix associates.

Elizabeth Bradbury-Communications Manager Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle TN gives a guided tour of the facility

Publix associates were given a complete tour of the food bank facilities in Nashville.

Tour of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle TN warehouse

Publix Store Manager Ken Jelonek and Publix Media & Community Relations Manager Brenda Reid prepare for the press conference where Publix announced its donations to the Second Harvest Middle Tennessee Food Bank.

Ken Jelonek-Publix Store Manager and Brenda Reid-Publix Media & Community Relations Manager getting ready for the press conference

There was much celebrating at the Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle TN when Publix donated $120,000.

Celebrating the $120,000 donation by Publix Super Markets Charities to Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle TN

Thanking Publix Super Markets Charities for the $1.5 million donation to 12 Feeding America member food banks, including Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle TN

The staff of Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee pose for a picture while thanking Publix Charities for their generous donations.

Food Bank staff thanking Publix for the trailer-load food donation

Publix associates smile as they wait to help unload the trailer-load of donated food to Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle TN.

Publix associates waiting to help unload the trailer-load of donated food to Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle TN

The shelves are fully stocked at the Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee thanks to generous donations like those from Publix Charities.

The Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle TN warehouse stocked with food - just in time for the holidays

An example of the food that is included in the children's backpack program by Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee's is shown here by a Publix associate.

Publix associate holding a sample donation in the children's backpack program by Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle TN

Publix team members are proud to be part of the convoy of giving, which delivered donations to many food banks, including Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee.

Publix associates proud to be a part of the convoy of giving

The motto of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee is posted in the food bank for all to see and states: 'Our missions is to feed hungry people and work to solve hunger issues in our community.

Mission statement on display at Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle TN warehouse

Founded: 1978

Area of Operation: Middle and West Tennessee

Bringing Food to the Table: During the 2014 – 2015 Fiscal Year, distributed more than 29 million pounds of food to over 450 partner agencies, providing more than 24 million meals to hungry children, families, and seniors throughout a 46-county service area.

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PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS CHARITIES: A HISTORY OF GIVING

George Jenkins, founder of Publix Super Markets—affectionately known as “Mr. George”—established Publix Super Markets Charities in 1966. Today, the foundation carries on his commitment to education, literacy, food security, housing, and other humanitarian efforts in communities throughout the Southeast.