Publix Super Markets has given the United Way of Martin County annual campaign a healthy start.

Publix launched its campaign at the beginning of September, and announced recently that its employees have pledged $175,000 to United Way and its affiliated agencies. That’s about $22,000 more than last year.

The grocer’s headquarters will provide an additional donation based on employee giving. Last year, the total between the employees and the corporation amounted to $280,919. Publix believes in United Way because of the visible impact it makes in local communities.

United Way of Martin County’s campaign goal for 2007-08 is $2.3 million. The fund-raising drive will encompass workplace giving and a community-based campaign and will be capped by the Champions of the Community awards dinner on March 27, 2008.

For more information about United Way of Martin County, call (772) 283-4800 or visit www.unitedwaymartincounty.org.