Publix Is Helping Farmers By Donating To Feeding America
Publix locations close at 8pm to give employees more time to sanitize the stores and restock shelves. A senior shopping hour is available Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 7.
Publix has announced that they will be helping out farmers by purchasing fresh produce and milk from them and then donating the food to Feeding America. “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,” said Publix CEO Todd Jones 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.”
Publix is buying excess milk and produce from farmers — and donating it to food banks https://t.co/8LPyCYa7fp pic.twitter.com/M72rmIDjXu
— CBS News (@CBSNews) April 23, 2020
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