Publix has reached the milestone of 1 billion pounds of food donated through the Good Together Food Donation Program. The announcement was made at their Hunger Summit where Feeding America partner food banks representatives, including the Chattanooga Area Food Bank, worked with Publix leaders on ways to donate food to those who need it.
“I’m proud of our associates who have helped donate over 1 billion pounds of food to individuals and families in our communities experiencing food insecurity,” said Publix CEO Kevin Murphy. “Collaborating with Feeding America food bank partners at our Publix Hunger Summit reinforces our company’s commitment to providing nourishment for our neighbors in need.”
The 40th annual Share Your Christmas™ is on December 13, and is one of the Chattanooga Area Food Bank’s largest annual fundraisers.
Publix’s food donation program began with a small group of stores in 2009 and expanded company wide in 2011. The program allows Publix to donate food from the store’s deli, grocery, meat, and produce departments. The food donated is technically no longer salable, but still safe for consumption.
In 2024, Publix donated over 115 million pounds of food, and ended up crossing the 1 billion pound milestone by the end. For perspective, it would take over 22,000 Publix tractor-trailers to hold 1 billion pounds of food. The amount would cover 300 miles lined up, or the distance from Jacksonville, Florida to Atlanta.
“Feeding America is grateful for our impactful partnership with Publix, including their support for people experiencing food insecurity and the opportunity for collaborative efforts like the Publix Hunger Summit,” said Feeding America CEO Claire Babineaux-Fontenot. “We are thrilled to celebrate Publix’s donation of over 1 billion pounds of food as we continue to work together toward an America where no one is hungry.”
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