Healthy Family Project’s 24th annual Publix Produce for Kids campaign is underway and runs through June 24. The organization says this is the largest campaign in its history, with a record 20 produce companies participating. Participating brands will help 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 more than 1,434 Publix stores alongside participating produce affiliates. The signs, designed to encourage healthy choices, 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 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,” says 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 host a volunteer event June 3 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 appreciation and networking event to 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,” says Amanda Keefer, Healthy Family Project vice president. “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.”
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 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, Inter-Faith Food Shuttle, Manna FoodBank, Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina, Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee, Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee, Second Harvest Food Bank of Southeast North Carolina, Treasure Coast Food Bank and Virginia Peninsula Foodbank.
