Rite Aid Foundation Donates $125,000 to American Red Cross to Assist With Hurricane Matthew Relief Efforts
October 13 2016 - 9:52AM
Business Wire
Foundation Will Also Donate Up to $25,000
In-Kind Product to Food Banks in North and South Carolina
The Rite Aid Foundation announced today a $125,000 donation to
the American Red Cross to help the victims, families and
communities across the Southeastern United States that were
affected by Hurricane Matthew. The donation will support relief
efforts in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia, where Rite
Aid operates more than 500 stores.
"Our hearts and prayers go out to everyone affected by Hurricane
Matthew," said Ken Martindale, Rite Aid CEO of stores, president of
Rite Aid Corporation and president of The Rite Aid Foundation. “The
Rite Aid Foundation is proud to work with our community partners to
provide relief and support to those in need.”
The Foundation will also donate up to $25,000 of in-kind product
to the Feeding American Food Bank in North Carolina and Harvest
Hope Food Bank in South Carolina. The donation will include canned
food items, personal hygiene products, infant care products and
cleaning supplies.
“The effects of Hurricane Matthew are still being felt in
several southeast states including North and South Carolina, where
deadly floods have cut off entire communities,” said Jeri Sims,
American Red Cross Regional CEO. “We are eternally grateful for our
valuable partnership with The Rite Aid Foundation, whose
generosity will provide support through disaster relief for victims
of this tragic event.”
Since its inception in 2001, The Rite Aid Foundation has awarded
more than $27 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 2016 annual revenues of $30.7
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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