Rite Aid Foundation Donates $25,000 to American Red Cross to Assist With Flood Relief Efforts in South Carolina
October 13 2015 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Rite Aid today announced that The Rite Aid Foundation is making
a $25,000 donation to the Palmetto South Carolina Region chapter of
the American Red Cross to help the victims, families and
communities affected by last week’s severe flooding.
"Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the historic
floods," said Ken Martindale, Rite Aid CEO of stores, president of
Rite Aid Corporation and president of The Rite Aid Foundation. "It
is one of Rite Aid’s core values to be a caring neighbor in the
communities we serve and we are proud to partner with the American
Red Cross as relief efforts continue and rebuilding begins in South
Carolina.”
Rite Aid operates 20 stores in greater Columbia area and an
additional 71 stores across South Carolina. The Company employs
approximately 1,300 associates across the state.
“The American Red Cross Palmetto South Carolina Region is so
grateful for the generous donation from The Rite Aid Foundation as
we work to provide emergency needs, quickly and efficiently, to the
people who are in need,” said Louise Welch, American Red Cross
Palmetto South Carolina Region executive director. “The support of
partners like Rite Aid is truly making a difference in communities
across South Carolina.”
Since its inception in 2001, The Rite Aid Foundation has awarded
nearly $21 million to non-profit organizations. Additionally, Rite
Aid, through the efforts of its customers, supplier partners and
associates, has also raised more than $75 million for Children's
Miracle Network Hospitals across the country since 1994.
Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) is one of the nation's leading
drugstore chains with nearly 4,600 stores in 31 states and the
District of Columbia and fiscal 2015 annual revenues of $26.5
billion. Information about Rite Aid, including corporate background
and press releases, is available through the company's website at
www.riteaid.com.
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