Publix’s Good Together food donation program provides wholesome food to neighbors in need

Sept. 16, 2025 - Publix has consistently supplied nourishing food to people who need it the most for over 15 years, and the Good Together food donation program has been expanded to help at an even greater level.

How our food donation program started

Our food donation program began in 2009 to provide wholesome food for people facing food insecurity while also limiting food waste. The program allows us to donate food from our deli, grocery, meat and produce departments that is no longer salable but safe for consumption to Feeding America® partner food banks and other nonprofit organizations.

"At Publix, we believe our greatest opportunity to give back is by helping to address food insecurity," said Publix Director of Community Relations Dwaine Stevens. "We are proud that, through the Good Together food donation program, we can help food banks and pantries offer additional nutritional options to the people they serve."

Expanded food donation program

In 2024, we expanded the program to provide an additional 4,000 products for donation, including items like yogurt and frozen foods. In February, we announced we had donated 1 billion pounds of food through this program. We have donated close to another 100 million pounds since that milestone was reached.

We are honored to have been named a Visionary Partner of Feeding America since 2015 for our contributions to helping end hunger.