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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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.

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.   
woman preparing a large dish

February 2024

Publix Charities supports LifeNet4Families.

LifeNet4Families’ donations of food help people who are experiencing difficult circumstances.
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.
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.
two people holding charity checks

January 2024

Publix Charities supports Faith In Action.

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

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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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.
$60,000 Check to Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County

April 2019

Publix Charities supports Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County.

Publix recently visited the Bellinger family on the construction site for their new home in West Palm Beach, Florida.
publix charities group picture

April 2018

Alachua Habitat for Humanity home dedication.

Publix helped dedicate a new Habitat for Humanity home in High Springs, Florida.

Encouraging Youth

Read the latest stories on our efforts to encourage youth.

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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.
Boy Scouts of America posing with large check

January 2024

Publix Charities funds upgrades to Camp Flaming Arrow.

Publix Charities donates $150,000 to Camp Flaming Arrow. The donation will fund upgrades and repairs to several of the camp facilities.
Girls walking at Camp Mahachee entrance

January 2024

Supporting Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida and Camp Mahachee.

We are proud to help the Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida provide a safe place for girls to enjoy the outdoors and make friends at Camp Mahachee.
kids trying archery at camp boggy creek

January 2024

Publix Charities supports Camp Boggy Creek.

Publix Super Market Charities believes in helping children and is proud to support the camp so it can offer its services to as many people as possible.

Improving Communities

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

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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.
two people holding charity checks

January 2024

Publix Charities supports Faith In Action.

This donation will help to fund the addition of a multipurpose building on their property.
people holding a large charity check outside of Dream Center of Lakeland

January 2024

Publix Charities donates to Dream Center of Lakeland.

We are proud to help Dream Center of Lakeland bring hope to our neighbors.
Central Florida Speech and Hearing

January 2024

Publix Charities supports Central Florida Speech & Hearing Center.

This donation funds a mobile pediatric speech and hearing unit.
group of people holding a large charity check

January 2024

Publix Charities supports Camp Fire Sunshine Council.

This donation will fund projects at Camp Fire, which serves children, teens, and families.

Supporting Education

Read the latest stories on our efforts to support education.

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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.
george w. jenkins female student

August 2016

George W. Jenkins Scholar Nina Ahmad.

The George W. Jenkins Scholarship changed Nina's life and made her medical career possible.