Publix announced on April 22 that it would be purchasing fresh produce and milk from Florida farmers struggling to find customers and donating it to local Feeding America food banks to help mitigate food shortages during the current shutdown.
“As a food retailer, we have the unique opportunity to bridge the gap between the needs of families and farmers impacted by the coronavirus pandemic,” Publix CEO Todd Jones shared in a press release. “In this time of uncertainty, we are grateful to be able to help Florida’s produce farmers, southeastern dairies and families in our communities.”
