Dollar General Extends Red Cross Partnership for Disaster Relief
Dollar General donates to Red Cross for Kentucky disaster relief. Photo: Dollar General
Dollar General is extending its $250,000 partnership with the American Red Cross as a member of the Annual Disaster Giving Program. DG also announced an additional $50,000 plus in-kind product donations in response to the devastating effects of the eastern Kentucky floods, and that more than 18,000 DG stores across the country are now accepting in-store collections to benefit the American Red Cross’s response efforts.
“Today’s extension of our annual American Red Cross partnership furthers our commitment to Serving Others by supporting communities across the country when they need it most,” said Todd Vasos, Dollar General’s CEO. “Additionally, we wanted to support the ongoing critical recovery efforts in Kentucky through product donations to those in need, as well as financial assistance to the American Red Cross, specially earmarked to our Kentucky neighbors and the recovery of those communities.”
Since 2010, Dollar General has supported the American Red Cross with more than $6.4 million in corporate donations and in-store collections to aid disaster relief and recovery efforts following hurricanes, tornados, floods, wildfires and other natural disasters.
Dollar General is committed to the communities it calls home. Beyond its continued contribution to the American Red Cross Annual Disaster Giving Program, the company has also developed several other programs to support affected communities in additional ways.
The Dollar General Employee Assistance Foundation provides financial assistance to members of the DG family who have faced specified hardships, including, among other things, the loss of a home. Since its founding in 2005, the Dollar General Employee Assistance Foundation has awarded more $15.2 million to more than 9,300 employees.
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation established the Beyond Words grant program in 2006 to provide funding to school libraries impacted by disasters, helping schools rebuild, re-establish and expand library media programs. As of July 2022, the program has awarded more than $2.8 million to more than 220 schools in 31 states, positively impacting more than 118,000 students. Additionally, the Company’s national sponsorship of the Kids in Need Foundation’s Second Responder Program provides backpacks, school materials and teacher supplies to schools, students and teachers impacted by disasters.
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Publix Accepts Donations for Kentucky Disaster Relief, Gives $100K to Red Cross
To support those affected by catastrophic flooding in Kentucky, Publix customers can make a donation to the American Red Cross in any amount by adding it to their grocery total while checking out at any store. One hundred percent of donated funds will go to the Red Cross to support relief efforts in Kentucky.
The end date for the campaign will be determined based on customer response. In addition, lPublix, in coordination with elected officials in Kentucky, provided more than 15,000 gallons of water to residents.
Publix Super Markets Charities is also donating $100,000 to the Red Cross to support Kentucky relief efforts.
“We are saddened by the tragic flooding in Kentucky and want to assist those affected,” said Publix Director of Community Relations Dwaine Stevens. “Publix and Publix Super Markets Charities are grateful to have the opportunity to help our neighbors in this time of need and thankful for the continued generosity of our associates and customers.”
Publix, the largest employee-owned company in the United States with more than 230,000 associates, operates 1,300 stores in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia. For 25 consecutive years, the company has been recognized by Fortune as a great place to work. In addition, Publix’s dedication to superior quality and customer service is recognized among the top in the grocery business.
Publix is committed to being involved as responsible citizens in its communities and devoted to the highest standards of stewardship for stockholders. For associates, that means actively giving their time, talents and treasures to organizations in their local communities. For Publix as a company, it means donating food to Feeding America member food banks and other nonprofit organizations, funding major wetland restoration projects in our operating area and supporting our corporate campaigns.
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Zevia Names DeBow Jr. Chief Commercial Officer
Zevia PBC has appointed Greig P. DeBow Jr. as chief commercial officer, effective today.
DeBow brings more than 25 years of experience in the beverage and consumer-packaged goods industries to Zevia’s management team, with a strong track record of leading commercial strategy to fuel revenue growth and profitability. He is responsible for driving market development in support of profitable growth for the Zevia brand through leadership across retail sales, eC\-commerce, business insights/category management and route-to-market and will report to Amy Taylor, president and CEO.
“Greig brings decades of deeply relevant experience, which is essential as we sharpen our go-to-market strategy, strengthen our business partnerships at retail and drive channel and geographic expansion,” Taylor said. “He is a well-respected industry leader and expert who is well-equipped to drive immediate impact and provide critical strategic input on our long-term growth plan. I look forward to partnering with Greig along with the rest of the leadership team as we continue to strengthen the brand, drive profitable growth and realize our mission centered around global health.”
Most recently, DeBow was the senior vice president of aales at Jack Link’s Protein Snacks, the number one meat snack provider worldwide, where he contributed to building a highly profitable category-leading brand. Prior to that, he served as vice president of sales & distribution at Danone North America, where he was responsible for the Convenience, Dollar, Discount, Drug, Export, and Distribution teams across four brand units with a $510 million revenue base.
DeBow also held a variety of roles at Pabst Brewing Company from 2015 to 2019 and gained commercial leadership experience at PepsiCo, Red Bull North America and Standard Beverage Corporation. He received his BBA in marketing and business from Texas A&M University.
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