LAKELAND, Fla., Aug. 26, 2021 — To further invest in the communities it serves, Publix and Publix Super Markets Charities (PSMC) are contributing a total of $180,000 to support the education and well-being of students at nine colleges and universities in its operating area. Through a collaboration with the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), Publix […]
LAKELAND, Fla., August 19, 2021 — This morning, Publix GreenWise Market opened its newest location in the redeveloped Water Street neighborhood of Tampa, Florida. It is the second of the company’s new-concept specialty, natural and organic stores to be located in a high-rise, multiuse building. Above the store are two towers of apartment living and […]
LAKELAND, Fla., Aug. 12, 2021 — In response to increased customer demand for more plant based protein options, Publix is launching the company’s first pea-based chickenless tenders and meatless burger patties. The GreenWise Chickenless Tenders, arriving in stores this week, and the GreenWise Meatless Burger, released in April, offer the texture and taste of meat […]
LAKELAND, Fla., June 29, 2021 — 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 […]
New program will provide 100 million meals to help meet heightened demand LAKELAND, Fla., April 29, 2021 — Today, Publix announced that its new Feeding More Together program has raised nearly $10 million in much-needed support for food banks throughout the Southeast. The 12-day register campaign, launched last month, raised nearly $5 million in customer […]
LAKELAND, Fla., April 21, 2021 — 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 […]
LAKELAND, Fla., March 25, 2021 — For the fourth year in a row, Publix donated $125,000 to the Arbor Day Foundation to plant 125,000 trees in two damaged Florida watersheds: the Withlacoochee River Watershed and Little Orange Creek Preserve. The donation brings the five-year total to over $600,000 donated to plant 605,000 trees, funded entirely […]