Publix raises more than $8.3 million in support of March of Dimes

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — For the second year in a row, Publix Super Markets is the No. 1 national March for Babies corporate partner, raising more than $8.3 million.



"On behalf of the four million babies born each year in the United States, March of Dimes is grateful to Publix, their associates and customers for their exceptional caring and fundraising success," stated Stacey Stewart, president of the March of Dimes. "Publix is one of our most-valued partners in the fight to give every baby a fighting chance. Their unwavering support enables us to fund the important work we do so that families won't have to experience the pain of infant loss or premature birth."



This year, during Publix' annual three week in-store and associate March for Babies fundraising campaign, Publix customers and associates raised more than $8.3 million, a 12% year-over-year increase, and brings the Publix 22-year total to a contribution of more than $73 million to help more moms have full-term pregnancies and healthy babies.



"We have the best customers in the industry, and together with our more than 188,000 associates, we are proud to work alongside of the March of Dimes to give every baby a healthy start," said Maria Brous, director of media and community relations for Publix. "For more than two decades we have asked our customers and associates to give a donation at checkout to help support the tiniest babies who need our help, and time and time again, they do so, giving generously every time," she said. "March for Babies is Publix's largest-grossing customer facing campaign, and has the highest associate engagement with thousands participating at March for Babies celebrations in their local communities."