Publix leaders volunteer their time at annual operations conference

720 superhero boxes customized and assembled for children in foster care

Nov. 15, 2024 - During Publix's annual retail operations conference (ROC), leaders from around the company participated in a volunteer project to customize and assemble 720 superhero activity boxes for children in foster care in collaboration with Foster Love.

About the superhero boxes

The boxes included a cape, mask, temporary tattoos, pillowcase, card and more. The boxes will be distributed to foster care organizations across Publix's eight-state operating area. According to Foster Love, these superhero boxes provide a sense of belonging. The organization focuses on helping children feel SUPER: Self-assured, Uplifted, Proud, Empowered and Resilient.

"I'm proud of our Publix leaders for volunteering their time to support local organizations by assembling superhero activity boxes that will help bring joy to children in the foster care system," said Publix Super Markets Charities Executive Director John Doran. "It's an honor to continue George Jenkins' legacy of service by doing good, together."

About Foster Love

Foster Love is a nonprofit organization that provides services and programs in the foster care community.

Previous volunteer projects

In prior years, Publix leaders have

• helped build bikes for foster children
• made no-sew blankets and paracord bracelets for active-duty soldiers and
• built Little Libraries - book-sharing boxes - for local communities and donated nearly 14,000 new and gently used books.