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.

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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.
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 of senior citizens in a meeting

May 2024

Senior Connections ensures seniors have the basics

Publix Charities’ donation is being used to enhance meal delivery, transportation services, caregiver support initiatives, and wellness programming.
kids making goo

May 2024

The YMCA of Greater Birmingham is helping to revitalize a community

Publix Charities' support of the Roebuck community project allows the YMCA of Greater Birmingham to serve the community through transformational programs.
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

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.

Alleviating Hunger

Read the latest stories on our efforts to reduce hunger.

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woman preparing a large dish

February 2024

Publix Charities supports LifeNet4Families

LifeNet4Families’ donations of food help people who are experiencing difficult circumstances.
Publix Charities check to Farm Share with truck

January 2024

Publix Charities donates $140,000 to Farm Share.

Publix Charities donates $140,000 to Farm Share, Florida’s homegrown food bank.
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.
food gathered in shape of a heart

September 2023

Helping neighbors in need.

We’re donating $10 million to local food banks and other nonprofits in our communities.
box of fresh donated fruit and vegetables

November 2022

Hope for the hungry.

We’re donating 22 mobile food pantries to Feeding America® member food banks to help feed the hungry.
fresh donated food in shape of a heart

September 2022

Over $5.6 million to food banks.

We’re donating over $5.6 million to Feeding America® member food banks in our communities.

Reducing Housing Insecurity & Homelessness

Read the latest stories on our efforts to reduce housing insecurity and homelessness.

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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.  
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.
family standing in front of a house

December 2020

Publix Charities donates $2.5 million to Habitat for Humanity affiliates & more.

Publix Charities is donating $2.5 million to Habitat for Humanity affiliates and other nonprofits.
$7,500 Broward Partnership for the Homeless

May 2019

Publix Charities supports Broward Partnership for the Homeless.

Publix District Manager John Kalis and his team recently visited Broward Partnership for the Homeless staff in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and presented Publix Charities’ $7,500 donation.

Encouraging Youth

Read the latest stories on our efforts to encourage youth.

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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.
Two women holding a check for PACE Center for Girls

April 2024

Publix Charities supports PACE Center for Girls

Publix Charities is proud to support PACE in their mission to provide girls and young women an opportunity for a better future through education, counseling, training, and advocacy.
Girls Scouts of West Central Florida holding a charity check

February 2024

Publix Charities supports Girl Scouts of West Central Florida

This donation will fund improvements to the equestrian program at Camp Wildwood.
Group of people from Girls Inc. of Lakeland holding a charity check

January 2024

Publix Charities supports Girls Inc. of Lakeland.

Publix Charities donates $132,158 to Girls Inc. of Lakeland.
a woman and a young girl holding a large charity check

January 2024

Publix Charities supports Girls Inc. of Winter Haven.

Publix Charities donates $125,000 to Girls Inc. of Winter Haven.

Improving Communities

These are just a few examples of how the causes we support help to build healthier communities.

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group of senior citizens in a meeting

May 2024

Senior Connections ensures seniors have the basics

Publix Charities’ donation is being used to enhance meal delivery, transportation services, caregiver support initiatives, and wellness programming.
kids making goo

May 2024

The YMCA of Greater Birmingham is helping to revitalize a community

Publix Charities' support of the Roebuck community project allows the YMCA of Greater Birmingham to serve the community through transformational programs.
Group holding a check for the Historic Polk Theatre

April 2024

Publix Charities supports the historic Polk Theatre

This donation will fund much-needed improvements to the historic building, including a restoration of the marquee and upgrades to the sound system, spotlight, and fire doors.
Publix Charities check to Lighthouse ministries

February 2024

Publix Charities supports Lighthouse Ministries

Publix Charities is proud to support Lighthouse Ministries in their efforts to provide housing and shelter to those in need.   
Junior League of Greater Lakeland holding a charity check

January 2024

Publix Charities supports Junior League of Greater Lakeland

We are proud to support Junior League of Greater Lakeland.
Faith in Action receives $100,000 check from Publix Charities

January 2024

Publix Charities supports Faith In Action

This donation will help to fund the addition of a multipurpose building on their property.

Supporting Education

Read the latest stories on our efforts to support education.

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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

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.
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.
Lillee Izadi presenting research

January 2024

George W. Jenkins Scholar Lillee Izadi

The George W. Jenkins Scholarship helped Lillee on her journey to become a physician.
Publix volunteers at a Gift for Teaching event

January 2024

Helping A Gift for Teaching equip students.

Publix Super Markets Charities is proud to sponsor A Gift for Teaching, which connects students and teachers with school supplies.