Local Publix Super Markets representatives present donation check to the Chattanooga Area Food Bank. Pictured from left to right: Nick Churillo, Publix Super Markets Charities district manager; Andrew Dinsmore, Publix Super Markets store manager; Gina Crumbliss, Chattanooga Area Food Bank president & CEO; Jeremy Koch, Publix Super Markets store manager; Jim Groover, Publix Super Markets store manager; and Sarah Aligo, Chattanooga Area Food Bank director of development.
The Chattanooga Area Food Bank, a Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia’s hunger relief organization serving 20 counties, announced that on Friday, May 19 local representatives from Publix Super Markets presented a check to the Food Bank in the amount of $30,753.33.
This donation came from their 2016 Food For All campaign, an annual event that distributes funds to support programs that fight hunger and advocate for self-sufficiency on a local and regional level.
“Our stores throughout Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee are pleased to participate in this annual fundraiser,” said Brenda Reid, Publix media and community relations manager, Atlanta division. “Thanks to the generosity of our customers – and the enthusiasm of our associates – the campaign is helping to make a difference in the lives of so many in the communities we serve.”
In December 2016, Publix customers and associates contributed to the campaign by purchasing donation coupons in $1, $3, or $5 amounts that were scanned during the checkout and added to their purchase total.
“We commend Publix for their continued commitment to social responsibility and good corporate citizenship, and are honored to help facilitate their annual Food For All fundraiser,” said Dave McConnell, president and CEO of making change.
The donation to the Food Bank equates to over 123,000 meals that will be provided to hungry neighbors in Chattanooga and the surrounding counties that the Food Bank serves. “We are very grateful for our partnership with Publix Super Markets, and appreciate all of the support we receive from them throughout the year,” said Gina Crumbliss, president and CEO for the Food Bank. “With their support, we are better equipped to fight hunger in our area.”