Healthy Family Project and Publix Unite 20 Produce Partners to Help Provide More Than 1 Million Meals Across the Southeast

Largest Publix Produce for Kids campaign in program history connects fresh produce, family meal inspiration and hunger relief in 1,434 stores

Reidsville, GA – Healthy Family Project’s 24th annual Publix Produce for Kids campaign is underway through June 24 with a record 20 produce companies participating, making it the largest campaign in the cause marketing program’s history. Together, participating brands are helping provide more than 1,050,000 meals* to 40 Feeding America® partner food banks throughout Publix’s market area.

Since 2002, the campaign has raised more than $4.3 million to support organizations benefiting families and children in Publix communities while helping provide more than 18 million meals through local food banks.

Bright, colorful signage featuring fresh produce and easy meal inspiration will be displayed in over 1,434 Publix stores alongside participating produce affiliates. Designed to encourage healthy choices, the signs showcase simple and delicious ways families can enjoy more fruits and vegetables. A QR code will direct shoppers to an online campaign hub where participating companies are featured through a robust digital campaign that extends the in-store experience into the home through social media, e-newsletters and additional digital marketing efforts.

“Supporting our communities and helping families thrive is part of who we are at Publix,” said Dwaine Stevens, Publix Director of Community Relations. “Through our continued partnership with Healthy Family Project and our suppliers, we’re able to connect shoppers with fresh meal inspiration while helping provide meals for neighbors facing hunger.”

Produce brands supporting the 2026 Publix Produce for Kids campaign include: Ayco Farms, Bay Food Brokerage, California Avocado Commission, California Walnut Board, Chiquita, CMI Orchards, Coast Tropical, Divine Flavor, Driscoll’s®, Fresh Express®, GT’s Living Foods, Mucci Farms, Passion Growers, Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice, Pure Flavor, Rainier Fruit, RealSweet® Vidalia® Onions, SUNSET®, Vegpro International Inc. and The Wonderful Company.

Healthy Family Project will celebrate the campaign with a volunteer event on June 3 hosted at Feeding Tampa Bay, where brands will come together to experience the organization’s hunger-relief efforts firsthand. Following the volunteer activity, attendees will gather for an on-site thank-you and networking event that will further support Feeding Tampa Bay and its mission to serve families across the community.

“Produce has the power to bring families together around healthier meals while also making a meaningful impact in local communities,” said Amanda Keefer. “This campaign continues to grow because of the shared commitment from Publix, our produce partners and shoppers who believe every family deserves access to fresh food and support.”

According to the USDA, 1 in 5 children in the United States faces hunger. Through the Publix Produce for Kids campaign, participating produce companies are helping support families through meal donations benefiting local Feeding America partner food banks across the Publix footprint.

The campaign will raise funds for local Feeding America partner food banks including: Feeding Northeast Florida, Food Bank of North Alabama, Montgomery Area Food Bank, Inc., All Faiths Food Bank, America’s Second Harvest of the Big Bend, Feeding America Tampa Bay, Feeding South Florida, Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia, Atlanta Community Food Bank, Feeding the Valley Food Bank, Food Bank of Northeast Georgia, Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore, Dare to Care Food Bank, Golden Harvest Food Bank, Middle Georgia Community Food Bank, Second Harvest of South Georgia, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina, Harvest Hope Food Bank, Lowcountry Food Bank, Chattanooga Area Food Bank, Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, Community Food Bank of Central Alabama, Feed More, Feeding the Gulf Coast, Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina, Food Bank of Albemarle, Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank, Area Food Bank, Inter-Faith Food Shuttle, MANNA Food Bank, Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina, Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee, Second Harvest Food Bank of NE Tennessee, Second Harvest Food Bank of SE North Carolina, Treasure Coast Food Bank, and Virginia Peninsula Food bank.

For more information about the Publix Produce for Kids campaign, visit healthyfamilyproject.com

*1 helps provide at least 10 meals secured by Feeding America on behalf of local member food banks.

About Healthy Family Project| Produce for Kids

Healthy Family Project believes in creating a healthier generation. As a cause marketing organization, Healthy Family Project creates programs, like Produce for Kids, that provide easy, fun, and inspiring recipes and healthy ideas. Since its creation in 2002 by Shuman Farms, Healthy Family Project has raised more than $8 million to benefit children and families and provided more than 25 million meals through Feeding America. To learn more about Healthy Family Project and healthy eating, visit healthyfamilyproject.com

About Publix

Publix, the largest employee-owned company in the U.S. with more than 260,000 associates, currently operates 1,434 stores in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Kentucky. For 29 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 Feeding America®
Rooted in the voices of neighbors facing hunger, Feeding America® unites the country to ensure everyone has access to food and a thriving future. We support tens of millions of people as part of a nationwide network of 250+ food banks, 20+ statewide food bank associations, 10+ regional co-ops and 60,000+ agency partners, food pantries and meal programs. Powered by leaders and volunteers embedded in local communities, we are one of the nation’s most effective food distribution systems to drive immediate impact today—and a catalyst for long-term change through advocating for legislation that improves food security and work to address its factors. We partner with people experiencing food insecurity, policymakers, organizations and supporters, acting united with unwavering commitment to provide nourishing food and work to end hunger at its roots so everyone can live fuller, healthier lives.  

Visit FeedingAmerica.org to learn more.