Over the period May 11th to June 21st, the Publix Produce for Kids marketing campaign raised sufficient money to donate 775,000 meals to 35 Feeding America network foodbanks in the Company’s area of operation. The Produce for Kids project was part of the Healthy Family initiative by Publix and involved 13 fresh produce companies with 1,300 Publix stores participating.
Dewaine Stevens, Director of Community Relations for Publix stated, “Healthy Family Project’s Produce for Kids campaign aligns with our policy and purpose and we are proud to collaborate again this year.”
John Shuman founder of Healthy Family Project stated, “We know that hunger is an issue year-round, but especially through the summer months when kids who usually receive meals at school are home.” He added, “Together, with our produce partners and Publix, we can make a meaningful difference and create a bright future for individuals experiencing food insecurity in the communities where our products are sold.”
Feeding America has provided 6.6 billion meals to tens of millions of people in need in 2022 through a network of 200 foodbanks, 21 statewide associations and 60,000 partner agencies including food pantries and meal programs.