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LAKELAND, Fla., May 14, 2024 — Publix has donated 100 million pounds of produce to Feeding America partner food banks, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to help feed neighbors facing food insecurity. The company began purchasing produce in 2020 at the height of the pandemic to help struggling farmers and provide additional fresh fruits and vegetables to its food bank partners.

“As a grocery retailer, we can make our largest impact by helping feed our neighbors in need. Donating 100 million pounds of produce is an example of the difference Publix associates make year-round,” said Publix CEO Kevin Murphy. “I am proud of this innovative program and how we continue to find new ways to support the communities we serve, but our work is not done. We look forward to continuing to provide our food bank partners with produce throughout the year.”

“Feeding America is deeply grateful for our partnership with Publix and for the generosity they continue to demonstrate,” said Feeding America CEO Claire Babineaux-Fontenot. “Their contribution of 100 million pounds of fresh produce makes a meaningful difference to people facing food insecurity. We look forward to continuing to work together in the movement to end hunger.”

What 100 million pounds looks like

To get an idea of what 100 million pounds of produce looks like, it could fill six Publix stores from floor to ceiling and wall to wall. Delivering this amount of produce would require nearly 1,400 fully loaded Publix trailers.

Donations by state

Since 2020, Publix has donated more than 100 million pounds of produce to 35 food banks.

Alabama

Food Bank Name  Food Bank City  Receiving Produce Since  Pounds Donated 
Community Food Bank of Central Alabama Birmingham 2020 3,474,696
Feeding the Gulf Coast Theodore 2023 80,847
Food Bank of North Alabama Huntsville 2020 2,682,098
Heart of Alabama Food Bank Montgomery 2021 2,235,286 
 Total: 8,472,927

Florida

Food Bank Name  Food Bank City  Receiving Produce Since  Pounds Donated 
Feeding Northeast Florida Jacksonville 2020 8,329,983
Feeding South Florida Pembroke Park 2020 8,881,799
Feeding Tampa Bay Tampa 2020 7,919,702
Harry Chapin Food Bank
Fort Myers 2020
7,689,753
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida
Orlando
2021 5,636,393
Second Harvest of the Big Bend
Tallahassee
2021 5,529,208
Treasure Coast Food Bank Fort Pierce 2020 7,615,110
 Total: 51,601,948

Georgia

Food Bank Name  Food Bank City  Receiving Produce Since  Pounds Donated 
Atlanta Community Food Bank East Point 2020 3,519,781
Feeding the Valley Food Bank Midland 2020 4,306,320
Food Bank of Northeast Georgia Athens 2020 770,204
Golden Harvest Food Bank Augusta
2020
638,656
Middle Georgia Community Food Bank Macon 2020
2,096,176
Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia
Savannah
2023 75,693
Second Harvest of South Georgia
Valdosta
2023 75,311
 Total: 11,482,141

Kentucky

Food Bank Name  Food Bank City  Receiving Produce Since  Pounds Donated 
Dare to Care Food Bank Louisville 2021 2,575,962
 Total: 2,575,962

North Carolina

Food Bank Name  Food Bank City  Receiving Produce Since  Pounds Donated 
Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina Raleigh 2020 3,273,549
Food Bank of the Albemarle Elizabeth City 2023 206,955
Inter-Faith Food Shuttle Raleigh 2023 218,561
MANNA FoodBank Asheville
2023
359,845
Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina Charlotte 2020
4,716,533
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina Winston-Salem 2021 2,487,284
Second Harvest Food Bank of Southeast North Carolina Fayetteville 2020 543,567
Total: 11,806,294

South Carolina

Food Bank Name  Food Bank City  Receiving Produce Since  Pounds Donated 
Harvest Hope Food Bank Columbia 2023 393,534
Lowcountry Food Bank North Charleston 2020 4,237,940
 Total: 4,631,474

Tennessee

Food Bank Name  Food Bank City Receiving Produce Since Pounds Donated
Chattanooga Area Food Bank Chattanooga 2020 643,826
Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee Maryville 2020 1,878,068
Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee Nashville 2020 3,153,411
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee Kingsport 2023
358,730
 Total: 6,034,035

Virginia

Food Bank Name  Food Bank City  Receiving Produce Since  Pounds Donated 
Feed More Richmond 2020 2,915,391
Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank Fredericksburg 2023 360,653
Virginia Peninsula Foodbank Hampton 2023 313,835
 Total: 3,589,879

Other ways Publix feeds its neighbors facing hunger

This milestone is only part of the company’s commitment to making a difference across its operating area. In 2021, Publix launched its Good Together hunger alleviation campaign (formerly known as Feeding More Together), uniting customers and associates twice a year to provide food for people facing food insecurity. Through its Good Together food donation program, Publix also donates food from its stores that is no longer salable but still safe for consumption. During its fall Publix Serves Week, thousands of company associates volunteer with organizations that assist community members facing hunger. Feeding America recognizes Publix as a Feeding America Visionary Partner for its contributions to partner food banks.