Did you know that before “Where Shopping Is a Pleasure” became the official Publix slogan in 1953, the original was “Florida’s Finest Food Stores”?

Since Lakeland is basically Publix-land — it is the home of the oldest Publix still in its original location, circa 1957 — maybe you knew that fun fact. But even the most diehard PubSub fan might not know these 10 things about Publix:

1. They’ll bake your dream wedding cake. 💍

Yes, you read that right. With 4 weeks’ notice, Publix will make you the customized wedding cake of your dreams (some even call it “the ultimate Southern wedding cake”). They can even match the icing to your bridesmaids’ dresses.

2. Antibiotics are free. 💊

Okay, so not *all* of them, but amoxicillin — a.k.a. one of the most commonly prescribed antibiotics — is free at the Publix Pharmacy, along with several others + certain diabetes and high blood pressure medications. See the full list of free meds.

3. You never have to go to the post office again. ✉️

Well, you may have to go for some things, but not to buy stamps. Just ask your cashier for a book of stamps when you’re checking out.

4. They can get any fish you wish. 🦈

You can special order any fish from across the world through Publix at the Seafood counter, and they’ll have it shipped to the store and prepared how you like it. I see it, I like it, I want it, I got it. 🎤 (But with fish.)

5. Packaging is just a construct. ✅

If you don’t want to buy a $10 package of chicken and be stressed that half of it is going to go bad if you don’t cook it in time, don’t get your feathers ruffled. Publix will break down any package (in the meat department, produce department + beyond), giving you the exact quantity you want. You can even ask them to cut things up or prepare them in a certain style, straight out of the package.

6. They give back to the community. 💛

Publix Charities supports nonprofits helping to alleviate hunger and foster youth education and fitness, nourishing our communities. On the Publix Supermarkets side of things, the company hosts an annual Publix Serves Day, in which 6,000+ volunteers participate in 150+ projects throughout Publix’s operational footprint. This is all due to Publix Founder, George Jenkins, instilling a culture of giving back to the communities that Publix serves.

7. You can get a fanny pack for your PubSub. 🥪

The Publix Company store recently started selling trendy merch featuring PubSubs and our personal favorite order (chicken tender sub, sweet tea, and a sprinkle cookie), plus socks, sweatshirts + these slides that we totally want.

8. They’ll get you ready for the prom. 👗

While a Publix associate can’t necessarily take your teen shopping for a dress or a tux, the floral department can hook them up with a custom corsage or boutonniere. The floral department also takes orders for bouquets + arrangements for any special occasion.

9. They’ll create custom meals for you. 🍤

Got the fish that you wished for? Publix will also prepare your seafood for you while you shop, including de-veining, de-tailing, steaming, filleting… you name it. They can even make a custom sous vide bag filled with seafood (even lobster), grains, veggies + a sauce – where all you have to do is put in the oven. Talk about convenience.

10. You can buy local.

Just because it’s a chain doesn’t mean it’s not local. Publix carries Florida-grown + local products that help support our area’s farmers, like Plant City Strawberries.

Quiz

How many of these 10 fun facts did you know? What new things did you learn? Let us know in the comments. Ⓟ