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 […]