Shoppers and associates at Publix stores in metro Atlanta’s southern crescent generously donated $30,219.59 to Christian City Children’s Village during the annual “Food For All” campaign in October and November 2018. “Give Hope” themed boards were displayed at register areas, where Publix customers and associates supported the campaign with $1, $3, or $5 donations.
 
More than $1.4 million was distributed by Publix Super Markets, Inc. to 69 nonprofit organizations in Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee. The annual event raises funds to support community nonprofits with a focus on hunger-relief and self-sufficiency at a local and regional level.
 
Marc Pater, Customer Service Manager, and Lauren Ledbetter, Assistant Customer Service Manager, at Publix-Tyrone presented the donation check at Christian City Children’s Village in March 2019.
 
George Martin, Executive Vice President of Christian City, thanked Publix Super Markets for making a difference in the lives of children in metro Atlanta’s southern crescent. “We are grateful to the many individuals, churches, businesses, civic groups and foundations who support our ministries and help us care for abused and abandoned children. The Publix Food For All campaign is a wonderful example of a community coming together to provide for children in need,” Martin said.
 
Christian City, located in Union City, between Fairburn and Fayetteville, cares for children of abuse and abandonment through its Children’s Village Residential Program, Safe Place Runaway & Homeless Youth Program, Crossroads Foster Care & Adoption Program, and Thrive Graduate Transition Program.
 
The program’s positive impact is demonstrated by an ongoing 100% high school graduation rate among high school seniors at the Christian City Children’s Village. LaVann Landrum, Chief Development Officer, expressed thanks to Publix saying, “Fundraisers like the Publix “Food For All” campaign help us to fulfill our promise to provide life-changing hope through faith, community and care. With an annual operating budget of $3.5 million, every donation counts. We are grateful for each and every Publix shopper who chose to help our children by donating during the 2018 campaign.”