Publix has activated a register donation campaign in its Tennessee stores allowing customers and employees to support relief efforts following the tornadoes and intense thunderstorms that swept through the area on Saturday.
In addition, Publix Super Markets Charities is donating $100,000 to support relief efforts.
The contributions from the register campaign and PSMC will be used to support nonprofit organizations, including the American Red Cross and United Way, enabling them to respond to and help people recover from disasters.
“Our thoughts are with the people impacted by the recent tornadoes and storms in Tennessee,” said Dwaine Stevens, director of community relations at Publix, in a statement. “We’re grateful for the donation from PSMC and our associates and customers who support our communities in times of need.”
As part of a separate philanthropic effort, Publix is purchasing and delivering an additional 1.3 million pounds of fresh produce to 32 Feeding America partner food banks this holiday season. This donation is in addition to the 1.3 million pounds of produce Publix donated at Thanksgiving.
These donations are part of the company’s commitment through its biannual Feeding More Together register campaign. Publix donates $10 million each year to purchase and deliver produce to Feeding America partner food banks. Customer donations provide shelf-stable and additional perishable food for local food banks and pantries. In 2023, Publix has donated more than 24 million pounds of produce to Feeding America partner food banks.
“As we head into a season that should be full of joy, many families and individuals in our communities struggle to put food on their tables,” said Publix CEO Todd Jones, in a statement. “We want to help make this time a little brighter by providing fresh produce for people in need. At Publix, we’re committed to helping alleviate hunger and doing good, together for our communities.”
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