Is there a school that’s near and dear to your heart? It might be your child’s or grandchild’s school, your alma mater or just a local school you’d like to support with a gift. If so, you may be able to double your donation with the Publix Super Markets Charities Matching Gift Program.
Mr. George believed giving back was essential to success. Supporting the community through donations and volunteerism were key principles he founded our company on more than 80 years ago. Publix supports education for our associates through programs like tuition reimbursement and adult education, and for our communities through programs like our partnership with Newspapers in Education. Publix Charities supports educational efforts through grants, sponsorships and our matching gift program. Giving back is just another way Mr. George’s spirit lives on at Publix.
How it works
Publix Charities will match your donation of $25, up to $5,000 per year — or $10,000 over two years — to a qualified school. You can designate the department, program or scholarship you’d like to benefit, or you can elect your donation to go toward the school’s general education fund. Donations cannot be made for a specific student’s tuition or college athletic programs, or be used to qualify the associate for any type of premium (free gifts, tickets, etc.).
Who can participate
Full- and part-time associates with at least one year of service are eligible to participate. Part-time associates must have 1,000 work credit hours in the previous year. Qualified schools include all public schools and any accredited private schools (K – 12), colleges or universities in the U.S. that are tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Ways to give
Donations may be made with cash or stock — either Publix or publicly traded. If you decide to give with Publix stock, contact stockholder services at (863) 688-7407, ext. 52323, for instructions.
Where to sign up
When you make a donation to a school, you’re encouraged to double your support by participating in this program. Fill out the form inside the Matching Gift Program brochure or by contacting Publix Super Markets Charities at (863) 680-5250.
