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Throughout this week, more than 7,500 Publix associates across the company’s seven-state operating area will be volunteering at over 200 organizations including Keep America Beautiful affiliates, parks, zoos, gardens and other nonprofits focused on environmental sustainability. “Since our founding, Publix has been committed to being responsible citizens in our communities, and that extends to protecting and preserving our environment,” said Publix Director of Community Relations Dwaine Stevens.
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Publix Super Markets Charities announces special $4M grant opportunity
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Publix, its customers and associates are working together to help alleviate hunger throughout the company’s operating area. Through its 2023 Feeding More Together spring campaign, Publix is helping nourish communities by providing nonperishable food and fresh produce to local Feeding America member food banks and pantries. Customers donate at register Beginning today, associates and customers can donate any dollar amount at the register (up to $1,000) to help support people experiencing food ins
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Twelve Publix Super Markets leaders were recognized with Publix’s highest honors, the George W. Jenkins Award and the President’s Award, at the company’s retail operations conference Thursday, Dec. 8, in Orlando, Florida. Each award was presented to one retail leader from each of the company’s five divisions and one support leader. George W. Jenkins Award The George W. Jenkins Award is named after Publix’s founder, known to associates as Mr. George. Recipients of the award exemplify leadership,
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Publix and Publix Super Markets Charities (PSMC) are donating $200,000 to support the education and well-being of students at 10 colleges and universities in the communities we serve. Creating opportunities for everyone Publix collaborated with the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) to provide $100,000 in scholarships to 50 minority students attending the selected schools. In addition, Publix donated $50,000 in food and other products, and PSMC donated $50,000 in funding to support food pantries s
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Publix Super Markets Charities (PSMC) is donating $5 million to support more than 240 nonprofit housing programs throughout the Southeast, including 126 Habitat for Humanity affiliates. Since 2014, PSMC has donated more than $33 million to housing programs, strengthening our communities and giving hope by building homes and supporting programs such as emergency shelters and transitional housing for individuals in need. “We’re committed to helping people in our communities build hope by putting r
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Audubon Florida named Publix Super Markets its Distinguished Philanthropist Award recipient for 2022 at a ceremony in Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Dec. 2. The award is presented annually to an individual or organization whose generosity provides necessary support for Audubon Florida. “We’re honored to receive this award and proud of the continued work we’re doing to preserve our natural resources,” said Publix Director of Environmental and Sustainability Programs Michael Hewett. “As part of our mis
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The Florida Recycling Partnership Foundation recognized Publix Super Markets on its list of 2022 Recycling Champions, awarding the company Best Overall. “Publix remains committed to being responsible citizens in our communities, which includes caring for the environment,” said Publix Director of Environmental and Sustainability Programs Michael Hewett. “We continuously examine processes in our stores, warehouses and offices, looking for additional ways to recycle.” Publix was recognized for its
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Publix and its customers are working to help alleviate hunger in our communities through our Feeding More Together register campaign. Hunger knows no boundaries, and it touches every community in the country. In fact, 34 million people face hunger in the U.S., including more than 9 million children. Customers donate dollars Starting today, customers can donate any dollar amount at the register to assist people affected by food insecurity. Customer donations provide dollar credits that allow loca
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Beginning at 11 a.m., Oct. 1, Publix Super Markets announced associates will distribute nearly 8,000 gallons of water and 75,000 pounds of ice to individuals affected by Hurricane Ian in southwest Florida at Next Level Church, 12400 Plantation Road, Fort Myers, Florida. Additionally, Publix also activated an ongoing donation campaign today, allowing customers and associates to help people affected by the hurricane. One hundred percent of proceeds donated at checkout will go to the American Red C
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Publix activates register campaign to support disaster relief efforts
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Campaign will run in stores within the company’s Jacksonville, Lakeland and Miami divisions
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Publix Super Markets Charities donates $100,000 to American Red Cross
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Today, on World Oceans Day, Publix announced its continued support of seafood sustainability by donating $40,000 to Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP). The company also announced its enhanced commitment to marine life conservation by collaborating with SFP to analyze and understand current fishing practices within the supply chain. SFP is a nonprofit marine conservation organization dedicated to bringing retailers, seafood buyers and their supply chains together to protect the environment w
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Doing good together by donating to Feeding America® member food banks
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The Los Angeles Business Journal event, sponsored in part by Wells Fargo and The Los Angeles Rams, honored "the amazing work of the nonprofit community along with the corporate citizens and businesses that support them. From the tireless work of nonprofit leaders, teams, and programs, to the efforts of individuals and companies who donate their time, funds, and efforts to improve the communities they serve." This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.business
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Publix recognized six associates with the Mr. George Community Service Award during the company’s recent annual stockholders’ meeting. Publix founder George Jenkins, affectionately known as Mr. George, believed that Publix and its associates should make a difference in the communities they serve. And he set the example by giving of his time, talent and treasures. To recognize associates who exemplify his commitment to service, Publix established the Mr. George Community Service Award in 1995. Si
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During Publix’s annual stockholders’ meeting today, Publix CEO Todd Jones announced the creation of the Carol Jenkins Barnett and Publix Community Service Scholarship. Beginning with the fall 2023 semester, two Publix associates beginning their freshman year of college will each be awarded $5,000 toward their education. Among other criteria, the selected recipients will have exhibited a passion for community service. Additional information on the application process will be announced in early 20
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Publix customers and associates donated more than $1.1 million in a 10-day point-of-sale campaign in support of global Red Cross relief efforts for the people affected by the crisis in Ukraine and neighboring countries. Donations will be used to distribute food, deliver medicine and medical supplies, assist with evacuations and help provide shelter. “Once again, our customers and associates have shown their commitment to helping others in times of great need,” said Publix’s Director of Community
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Throughout this week, more than 6,200 Publix associates across the company’s seven-state operating area will be volunteering at more than 220 state parks and other nonprofit organizations focused on environmental sustainability. Launched in 2015, Publix Serves is one of the company’s community programs uniting its more than 230,000 associates in community service efforts. “Our spring Publix Serves initiative focuses on extending our commitment to preserve and protect the environment by volunteer
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Today, Publix is launching a register donation program allowing customers and associates to help people affected by the Ukraine crisis. “Our thoughts are with the people of Ukraine,” said Publix Director of Community Relations Dwaine Stevens. “We’re grateful for the opportunity to provide a way for our customers and associates to help support the growing humanitarian need both in Ukraine and in neighboring countries sheltering refugees.” Donations can be made in any amount by adding them to groc
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For the sixth year in a row, Publix is supporting the restoration of damaged Florida watersheds through a donation to the Arbor Day Foundation. Publix’s donation will allow for the planting of 126,000 longleaf pine saplings near Econfina Creek and Chipola River, areas nearly stripped of trees by Hurricane Michael in 2018. Planting began Jan. 4, 2022, and concluded Feb. 28, 2022. Since 2016, 731,000 trees have been planted in Florida due to the company’s donations. “It is our privilege to support
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Currently, 38 million people in the United States face hunger, but Publix, along with its customers, is working to help put food on the tables of neighbors in need through Feeding More Together. This campaign supports food banks throughout the Southeast in two ways: with nonperishable food items and with fresh produce purchased from Southeastern farmers. Starting today, customers can donate any dollar amount at the register. Those customer donations will provide dollar credits allowing food bank
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Company ranks No. 42 on overall list
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200 acres of invasive willows and other plants removed;
44 million gallons of water to be restored
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1 in 8 people in America faces hunger. To help put food on the tables of people in need, Publix has donated nearly 400 million meals over the last two years. Due to the pandemic, the number of people turning to food banks for assistance increased and the need remains high. In addition to the company’s annual register campaigns for hunger alleviation and in-store perishable recovery program, in April of 2020 Publix began purchasing and donating fresh fruits and vegetables to Feeding America® memb
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Publix Super Markets Charities (PSMC) is committed to building stronger communities through a $3 million donation to housing and shelter programs. The donation will support 121 Habitat for Humanity affiliates throughout the Southeast, including funding for a total of six full houses at six affiliates. In addition, 104 nonprofit organizations providing housing and shelter services will also receive funding. “There are far too many individuals and families in our communities without roofs over the
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Drug Store News includes two Publix associates in 2021 list of honorees
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Ranked No. 5 of 15 large companies
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Phillips Edison & Company, Inc. (Nasdaq: PECO) (“PECO”), one of the nation’s largest owners and operators of grocery-anchored omni-channel neighborhood shopping centers, today released its annual corporate social responsibility (“CSR”) report for the 2020 calendar year. The report details the comprehensive CSR initiatives PECO is undertaking across various categories, including environmental responsibility, community involvement, diversity and inclusion, and associate engagement. “The challe
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Ranked 59 on the large companies list
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Recognized by Progressive Grocer for Community Service
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Publix Super Markets Charities donates $5.5M in monetary support
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Ranked No. 18 out of 100 companies
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Publix Super Markets Charities will donate $250,000
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Today, Publix Super Markets established a register campaign to allow customers and associates at its Tennessee stores to make donations to a relief fund for those impacted by recent flooding. Donations can be made for any amount by adding to grocery totals when checking out at the register in Tennessee stores. Donations will be channeled through the American Red Cross to help those impacted by recent flooding. “In times of need, our customers and associates trust us to provide a way for them to
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For the second year in a row, Publix has been named United Way’s No. 1 Global Corporate Leader. During the company’s most recent workplace campaign, Publix associates pledged $37.8 million to United Way with Publix Super Market Charities committing an additional $24.5 million, bringing the total contribution to $62.3 million. The total contribution is being distributed among the 109 local United Ways in Publix’s seven-state operating area of Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina,
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In addition, Publix Super Markets Charities donates $100,000 to American Red Cross and United Way in support of storm relief
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New program will provide 100 million meals to help meet heightened demand
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In continuation of its commitment to water stewardship, Publix is contributing $2 million to remove invasive trees and plants in 1,000 acres of wetland in the Florida Everglades. These trees and plants use more than their share of water, interrupting Florida’s natural water system. The company is funding projects at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary and the saline glades in Everglades National Park that will restore the health of these habitats and return an estimated 174 million gallons of water per yea
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In continuation of its commitment to water stewardship, Publix is contributing $2 million to remove invasive trees and plants in 1,000 acres of wetland in the Florida Everglades. These trees and plants use more than their share of water, interrupting Florida’s natural water system. The company is funding projects at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary and the saline glades in Everglades National Park that will restore the health of these habitats and return an estimated 174 million gallons of water per ye
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A percentage of sales of the new burger will support Farmers Against Hunger