Elizabeth City, NC – Food Bank of the Albemarle is pleased to announce a $75,000 donation from Publix Super Markets Charities to for support of emergency food acquisition including child and senior programs, throughout Northeastern North Carolina.
This grant award will enable the Food Bank to provide over 225,000 nutritious meals across our region. The rising costs of housing, food, and essential medicine have greatly impacted everyone in our 15-county service area. The number of food-insecure neighbors has increased to more than 46,440 (1 in 6 people, including 13,900 food-insecure children).
“The Food Bank is honored to receive this grant award of $75,000 from Publix Super Markets Charities to support our hunger relief programs,” said Liz Reasoner, Executive Director of Food Bank of the Albemarle. “Rising inflation and the cost of food are having a tremendous impact on the neighbors we serve. This grant will enable us to continue to source the freshest produce, lean protein, and culturally responsive foods for everyone in our region.”
“At Publix, we believe providing food for our neighbors in need is our greatest opportunity to give back and doing so is at the heart of our philanthropic efforts,” said Publix CEO Kevin Murphy. “We’re also grateful to Publix Super Markets Charities for its continued commitment to helping people experiencing food insecurity. Publix and Publix Charities’ continued work with food banks across the Southeast provide vital resources and nourishment to better the lives of individuals in our communities.”
The $75,000 donation from Publix Super Markets Charities to Food Bank of the Albemarle is one of several donations made this year to help provide food and other essential support to people facing hunger.
About Publix Super Markets Charities
George Jenkins, founder of Publix Super Markets, believed in giving. From the day he opened his first Publix, he made sure his associates, customers and community were taken care of. In 1966, he established the Foundation with the vision it would continue giving long after he was gone. Publix Super Markets Charities remains committed to serving the communities in which Publix operates. To learn more, visit www.publixcharities.org.
About Publix Super Markets
Publix, the largest employee-owned company in the U.S. with more than 255,000 associates, currently operates 1,378 stores in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Kentucky. For 27 consecutive years, the company has been recognized by Fortune as a great place to work. In addition, Publix’s dedication to superior quality and customer service is recognized among the top in the grocery business. For more information, visit the company’s newsroom at corporate.publix.com/newsroom. ###
About Food Bank of the Albemarle
The Food Bank of Albemarle’s mission is to foster community collaboration, connecting people to healthy food and a brighter future. We are the regional Food Bank for the collection and distribution of food and grocery items to 100 non-profit and faith-based organizations for their food programs, and to individuals needing assistance across 15 counties in Northeastern North Carolina. For more information call (252) 335-4035 or visit www.afoodbank.org.
