In the five days since announcing a register donation program to support Hurricane Dorian relief efforts, Publix customers and associates have donated more than $1 million during checkout.
One hundred percent of the funds donated at Publix registers will go to the American Red Cross. The organization will use the donations to respond to and help people recover from the disaster in the Bahamas. No end date has been announced for the program.
“Our customers and associates are incredibly generous, and in times of need they look for ways to help,” said Publix Director of Media and Community Relations Maria Brous. “Their response to our register donation program is inspiring.”
Publix is privately owned and operated by its more than 200,000 employees, with 2018 sales of $36.1 billion. Currently, Publix has 1,226 stores in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia. For 22 consecutive years, the company has been named one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For, and Publix ranked No. 1 on Fortune’s inaugural list of Best Big Companies to Work For in 2019. In addition, Publix’s dedication to superior quality and customer service is recognized among the top in the grocery business. For more information, visit the company’s website, corporate.publix.com.
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