Publix receives an inaugural Impact Award

Sep. 13, 2021

Progressive Grocer has awarded Publix an inaugural Impact Award in the category of Community Service/Local Impact. The publication’s new program was designed to showcase the positive impact retailers, suppliers and solution providers are making with environmental, social and governance (ESG) efforts.

“A primary tenet of Publix’s mission statement is to be involved as responsible citizens in our communities,” said Director of Communications Maria Brous. “To us, Publix is more than just a supermarket, and we are committed to making a difference in the lives of our associates and customers, and the communities we serve.”

During the pandemic, local food bank partners saw a growing number of families needing assistance and, at the same time, farmers were discarding produce and milk because of decreased demand due to the closure of schools, restaurants and hotels. As a food retailer, we had the unique opportunity to bridge the gap between the needs of impacted families and farmers. We amplified our focus on hunger alleviation by purchasing produce from farmers and milk from dairies in the Southeast and donating it to Feeding America® member food banks in our operating area. 

We also continued to donate wholesome but unsalable dairy, deli, meat and produce items from stores to give to Feeding America member food banks and other nonprofits. 

Furthermore, Publix Super Markets Charities, which supports nonprofit organizations in our operating area, made donations to food banks and nonprofits across the Southeast with the goal of providing additional food and other essential supplies to people hit hardest by the pandemic.

To learn more about our hunger initiatives, visit publix.com/hunger. 

To read about the Impact Award, visit Progressive Grocer’s website.