Publix’s Feeding More Together program has raised nearly $10 million to support food banks throughout the Southeast. A 12-day campaign launch last month raised nearly $5 million in customer donations, which was matched by Publix to give to Feeding America member food banks.
“Access to food is a critical need in our communities during the pandemic and beyond,” said Publix CEO Todd Jones, in a statement. “As a food retailer, we believe that helping alleviate hunger by putting food on tables is where we can have our greatest impact. Through the generosity of our customers, we continue to be able to do good together by feeding more of our neighbors in need.”
Feeding America estimates that 42 million people, including 13 million children, may experience food insecurity in 2021. And member food banks continue to serve about 55 percent more people now than they did before the pandemic.
“Over a year into the pandemic, the number of people turning to food banks for assistance remains high,” said Feeding America chief supply chain officer Blake Thompson, in a statement. “We are grateful for the continued support of Publix and its customers for providing food we need to serve our communities.”
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