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In reply to the discussion: Publix is buying milk and produce that farmers [View all]Hortensis
(58,785 posts)37. My guess the companies that have been doing it. The dairies
produce it as usual, it's processed wherever it normally is, Publix purchases and donates, and it's shipped to food banks instead of stores. The system's already in place.
Publix CEO Todd Jones: "As a food retailer, we have the unique opportunity to bridge the gap between the needs of families and farmers impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. In this time of uncertainty, we are grateful to be able to help Florida's produce farmers, southeastern dairies, and families in our communities."
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The Publix I used to go to had a huge salad bar, Chinese food, chicken, you name it.
cwydro
Apr 2020
#27
I don't know what part of Florida you are in but in Central Florida they have them
whopis01
Apr 2020
#34
Like in 'Grapes of Wrath' where they burned the oranges in front of starving Okies. (nt)
ehrnst
Apr 2020
#7
Twice in my life I have seen wasteful destruction of food products. In the early 1960s I worked in
usaf-vet
Apr 2020
#15