Fort Pierce, Fla (Sept. 19, 2025) — Treasure Coast Food Bank (TCFB) proudly hosted its first-ever volunteer group to its new 132,000-square-foot distribution center, hosting Publix associates as part of Publix Serves Week (Sept. 14-21). This milestone event marks the beginning of operations at the state-of-the-art facility, which is set to officially open later this fall, and celebrates over 20 years of impactful partnership with Publix.
On Thursday, Sept.18, more than 115 Publix associates rolled up their sleeves to help feed neighbors in need, continuing a legacy of service that has delivered millions of meals to children, families, and seniors across the Treasure Coast.
TCFB welcomed Publix associates, leadership, and special guest Publix President John Goff to our new home during Hunger Action Month and Publix Serves Week. In addition to their volunteer efforts, Publix generously presented a gift of $374,000 to support our mission of ending hunger in the community.
Event Details
- Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025
- Location: Treasure Coast Food Bank New Facility
401 Loop Road, Fort Pierce, FL
Who Was There
More than 115 Publix Associates
In the order of the photo:
- Matt Crawley, Miami Division Vice President
- Robyn Hankerson-Printemps, Community Relations Manager
- Judith Cruz, Treasure Coast Food Bank President & CEO
- John Goff, President (Publix)
- David Tapia, District Manager
- Greg Serkin, District Manager
Why It Matters
This event marks a pivotal moment in the Food Bank’s history. The new facility consolidates operations previously spread across three locations, significantly increasing efficiency in food distribution, volunteer engagement, and program delivery. It also underscores the power of long-standing community partnerships—like the one with Publix—in addressing food insecurity across the region.
Impact Numbers
- Packed 1,021senior boxes = 27, 526 meals
- 32,400lbs of fresh produce
- 900 family wellness and teen pantry boxes included personal hygiene items
Event photos and b-roll can be found here.
Media Contacts:
Jack Phillips | JackP@ConsultVistra.com | (813) 322-2590
Jessica Vega-Eugene | JessicaV@ConsultVistra.com | (813) 321-3309
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ABOUT TREASURE COAST FOOD BANK
Treasure Coast Food Bank is the only food bank and largest hunger relief organization on Florida’s Treasure Coast, providing the community each year with millions of meals through robust programs and in partnership with 300 charitable organizations in Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, and Okeechobee counties. In addition to emergency food distribution, Treasure Coast Food Bank operates a full roster of direct service programs that not only solve the immediate problem of hunger, but help individuals and families gain long-term food security, better health outcomes, and self-sufficiency. Treasure Coast Food Bank is a Partner Food Bank of Feeding America, the nationwide network of 200 food banks that leads the fight against hunger in the United States. For more information on Treasure Coast Food Bank, stophunger.org or follow us @TCFoodbank on Facebook or Twitter.
