Publix Super Markets and Publix Super Markets Charities (PSMC) have pledged $23 million through the end of 2023 in support of efforts to alleviate hunger across the communities Publix serves.

In September, PSMC announced a $5.65 million gift to 328 Feeding America member food banks and other nonprofit organizations focused on hunger alleviation. To further those efforts, PSMC has donated an additional $3.85 million to 22 Feeding America food banks for each to purchase and equip a mobile food pantry to provide fresh food to the people they serve. With these contributions, PSMC has donated a total of $9.5 million in 2022 in support of hunger relief organizations.

“As Americans continue to face hunger, we wanted to do more to help get much-needed meals onto the plates of our neighbors,” said Publix CEO Todd Jones. “In conjunction with Publix Charities, we’re proud to extend our commitment to helping alleviate hunger through these donations and the introduction of a hunger summit. We remain dedicated to doing good together to provide nourishing meals for people in need in our communities.”

“This donation will be instrumental for so many people who face hunger every day,” said Feeding America CEO Claire Babineaux-Fontenot. “Access to nutrition is a foundational need for everyone to be successful. We’re grateful to both Publix and Publix Super Markets Charities for their continued partnership and commitment to help alleviate hunger.”

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