LAKELAND, FL - Produce donation incoming! Publix is set to purchase and deliver another 1.3 million pounds of fresh produce to 32 Feeding America partner food banks. Marking the holiday season of giving, this donation is in addition to the 1.3 million pounds of produce Publix donated at Thanksgiving.
“As we head into a season that should be full of joy, many families and individuals in our communities struggle to put food on their tables,” said Chief Executive Officer Todd Jones. “We want to help make this time a little brighter by providing fresh produce for people in need. At Publix, we’re committed to helping alleviate hunger and doing good, together for our communities.”
These donations are part of the company’s commitment through its biannual Feeding More Together register campaign, a press release explained. Publix donates $10 million each year to purchase and deliver produce to Feeding America partner food banks. Customer donations provide shelf-stable and additional perishable food for local food banks and pantries. In 2023 alone, Publix donated more than 24 million pounds of produce to Feeding America partner food banks.
Publix currently operates 1,359 stores in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia. For 26 consecutive years, the company has been recognized by Fortune as a great place to work, the release added. In addition, Publix’s dedication to superior quality and customer service is recognized among the top in the grocery business.
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