NORTH CAROLINA, USA — The grocery store Publix announced plans to hire thousands of more workers due to increased shopping demands driven by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
The company made the announcement Friday, as thevirus causing COVID-19 continued to spreadthroughout North Carolina and the United States.
“We take pride in serving our communities during times of need, and with the unprecedented demand we are experiencing, we’re in need of more associates to help across our operating area,” said Publix Vice President of Human Resources Marcy Benton in a press release.