One year after Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, Asheville-based Earth Fare executives say the storm tested both the company and the community – and revealed the strength of partnerships forged during crises. Laurie Aker, director of marketing, described the experience as “literally like we were in ‘The Walking Dead.’ There was absolutely no communication.” […]
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Publix Supports Disaster Relief Efforts In Tennessee
Publix Super Markets has established a program to allow customers and associates at its Tennessee stores to make donations to a disaster relief fund for those impacted by recent weather events in Middle Tennessee. Customers may donate any amount by adding it to their grocery totals when checking out at any Tennessee Publix locations. Donations […]
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AWG’s 10 DCs Celebrate Giving Tuesday With $75,000 For Nonprofits
Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) employees are celebrating Tuesday, Dec. 3, known as “Giving Tuesday,” by highlighting work in each of its 10 distribution centers throughout the year to raise more than $75,000 for nonprofit and charitable organizations, with matches by AWG through the AWG Cares Employee Charitable Foundation. Now in its second year, AWG Cares […]
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Central Market Gives $50K To Dallas School District For Tornado Relief
Central Market has given $50,000 in tornado relief funds to the Dallas Independent School District’s (ISD) education foundation. The funds will be used to replace school supplies for students and teachers in three schools ravaged by an Oct. 20 tornado. “We saw an immediate need to help by making this donation, which will provide supplies […]
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Walmart Commits $50K To Alabama/Georgia Disaster Relief
Walmart and the Walmart Foundation have committed $50,000 in support through cash and product donations in response to the multiple tornadoes that impacted Alabama and Georgia on March 3. The commitment includes $15,000 in product donations to organizations providing support to impacted areas and cash commitments of $15,000 to the Alabama Governor’s Relief Fund, $10,000 to […]
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Publix Donates More Than $1M To Hurricane Florence Relief Efforts
Publix Super Markets has donated more than $800,000 to the American Red Cross for disaster relief to help people affected by Hurricane Florence. That donation is in addition to the previously announced donation by Publix Super Markets Charities of $250,000 to the American Red Cross and United Way for relief efforts for the affected areas. […]
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Southeastern Grocers Donates Nearly $400K For Florence Relief Efforts
With the help of associate and customer donations, Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG)—parent company of Bi-Lo, Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores—and the Southeastern Grocers Gives Foundation will donate nearly $400,000 in support of the American Red Cross’ disaster relief efforts to assist those impacted by Hurricane Florence. “We care passionately about our […]
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Procter & Gamble Offers Product Kits, Laundry Services To Florence Victims
The Tide Loads of Hope Mobile Laundry Unit has been deployed to support relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Florence. The mobile laundry vehicles began services in Fayetteville, North Carolina, on Sept. 21, providing free full-service laundry to residents—and first responders—affected by the recent hurricane and flooding. Those impacted by the storm […]
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IHA Partners With Good360 To Bring Housewares To Florence Victims
The International Housewares Association (IHA) once again is partnering with Good360, a nonprofit that helps companies donate inventory, to provide hurricane victims with home products as they rebuild their lives and homes. Housewares suppliers can help residents of the Carolinas recover from Hurricane Florence by donating needed products to Good360. IHA partnered with the nonprofit last […]
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Borden Delivers 45,000 Milk Servings For Florence Victims, First Responders
Borden, a dairy processor and distributor, teamed up with the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina and World Central Kitchen to distribute 45,000 individual servings of whole, 2 percent and chocolate milk to those affected by Hurricane Florence. The milk was processed and packaged in Borden’s London, Kentucky, plant last Friday as a […]
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USDA Loosens SNAP Restrictions In North Carolina Through Oct. 31
The USDA on Sept. 16 approved a waiver that will allow Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants in North Carolina to buy hot foods with their benefits through Oct. 31. USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue emphasized the importance of the waiver, noting that many North Carolina residents who evacuated to shelters cannot store food and are […]
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Food Lion Launches In-Store Florence Relief Campaign
In support of Hurricane Florence recovery efforts, Food Lion now is accepting financial donations at each of its 1,000 locations to benefit the American Red Cross, its national disaster relief partner. At the register, customers can donate any amount they choose or also round up their purchase to the nearest dollar. Food Lion will donate […]
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Vallarta Supermarkets Campaign Raises $203K For Mexico, Puerto Rico
Responding to natural disasters that devastated Mexico and Puerto Rico, Vallarta Supermarkets raised a total of $202,939 during a recent customer outreach campaign to benefit the many people who were impacted or displaced. Vallarta Supermarkets initiated the campaign with a donation of $25,000 by The Gonzalez Family Foundation. The entire amount raised by Vallarta Supermarkets and […]
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Harvey Relief Efforts Get A Boost From ‘Feeding Texas’ Organic Growers
Twenty-three Certified Organic produce growers and distributors from around the country, led by the team at Wholesum Harvest, have joined forces to help victims of Hurricane Harvey in Victoria and Corpus Christi, Texas. The growers have shipped 70,000 pounds of organic fruit and vegetables to Harvey Relief disaster zones. Jessie Gunn of Wholesum Harvest, who […]
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Charles Butt Donates $5 Million To J.J. Watt Foundation For Disaster Relief
H-E-B Chairman and CEO Charles Butt has made a personal, $5 million contribution to the Justin J. Watt Foundation’s Houston Flood Relief Fund. “Throughout this disaster, I have been humbled by the state’s unprecedented generosity and heroism,” said Butt. “I want to commend and support the extraordinary relief efforts of J.J. Watt who has taken […]
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Regional Food Bank Of Oklahoma Supports Hurricane Relief Efforts
The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, a member of Feeding America’s disaster response team, is helping Americans impacted by hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Working with food banks in the affected areas to meet the most critical needs and with support from Oklahoma companies, the Regional Food Bank stocked two semi-trucks with much-needed food donated to […]
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Harvey Relief Efforts Ongoing
Retailers are continuing to support Texas communities impacted by Hurricane Harvey through relief effort donations. Retailers featured today include Casey’s General Stores, Dollar Tree and Southeastern Grocers. Casey’s General Stores Casey’s General Stores have begun accepting customer donations at the register to help those affected by Hurricane Harvey. Casey’s will match all donations received from […]
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Louisiana Flood Update: Waters Receding But Flooding Persists
Jay Campbell, executive chairman of Associated Grocers Baton Rouge, provided The Shelby Report with an update on the flooding in the area as of Sunday, Aug. 21. “Flood waters have been receding in most areas, and yet flooding persists in the most southerly portions of the state of Louisiana. The estimated number of personal residences […]
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Brookshire Brothers Benefit To Feature Texas Icon Ray Wylie Hubbard
A benefit for the Wimberley Valley, Texas, community that was ravaged by floods Memorial Day weekend will take place Aug. 9, with all proceeds from the concert going to the Wimberley Relief Effort. Nutty Brown Café owner Mike Farr ́ is offering his amphitheater for the event. Tickets are on sale online at nuttybrown.com and […]