The supermarket chain Publix, headquartered in Lakeland, Florida, made a major milestone in its hunger relief program during the pandemic. The company has made good on its pledge to support the state’s struggling farmers by purchasing over 11 million pounds (approx. 4,989,516 kg) of surplus fruits and vegetables and over 500,000 gallons (approx. 1,892,706 liters) of milk since April.
In addition, the chain donated $3 million to 32 Feeding America food banks and 215 other relief organizations throughout Florida and the southeast on Sept. 1, bringing its total 2020 donation to $5 million.
