Published: April 29, 2011
Publix Collects Funds For Southern Storms Relief Efforts
LAKELAND, Fla. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Today Publix Super Markets established a program to offer its customers
and associates a way to directly assist those areas in the South
affected by recent tornadoes and severe weather. Customers may donate
any amount by adding it to their grocery totals when checking out at
Publix registers. Collected money will be channeled through the American
Red Cross and designated specifically for the Southern Storms disaster
relief efforts. The program will continue for a few weeks, based on
customer response.
"Our customers and associates have trusted Publix to react quickly and
help those affected by tragic circumstances," said Maria Brous, director
of media and community relations. "This disaster to the South hits close
to home as we operate in some of the impacted areas. Our first priority
was to account for our associates and then to focus on our operations in
order to continue serving our communities in time of need."
In a separate donation, Publix Super Markets Charities is contributing
$100,000 to the American Red Cross for relief efforts for the areas
affected by the tornadoes.
Publix is privately owned and operated by its 147,500 employees, with
2010 sales of $25.1 billion. Currently Publix has 1,035 stores in
Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama and Tennessee. The company has
been named one of FORTUNE's "100 Best Companies to Work For in America"
for 14 consecutive years. In addition, Publix's dedication to superior
quality and customer service is recognized as tops in the grocery
business, most recently by an American Customer Satisfaction Index
survey. For more information, visit the company's Web site, www.publix.com.
Publix Super Markets
Maria Brous, 863-680-5339
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