SpartanNash, in partnership with the American Red Cross, has donated and distributed 24 pallets of food to victims of atmospheric rivers and flooding in Southern California. The products were given to residents forced into shelters because of flooding, power outages, and landslides.
The donation, valued at over $46,000, includes various essentials such as ready-to-eat breakfast foods, sweet and salty snacks, and juice boxes.
"The flooding and displacement of residents from their homes is devastating," said SpartanNash CEO Tony Sarsam in a statement. "As a food solutions company, we are proud to provide essential supplies and comfort in times of uncertainty. We appreciate the American Red Cross for their collaboration, and we will continue to monitor the situation to see how we can support future efforts."
Since December, 12 atmospheric rivers, areas of increased moisture that bring inclement weather, have impacted the state of California with a series of flash floods, river floods, levee breaks, and high levels of snowfall. This has led to power outages and homes and businesses being destroyed, displacing thousands of California residents. The American Red Cross has deployed over 1,200 volunteers from across the country to help provide people with more than 12,000 overnight stays in shelters.
"California residents need our help recovering from these devastating and dangerous storms. We appreciate the generosity of SpartanNash and its dedication to helping us accomplish our goal of helping others in time of need," said Ron Horvat, division vice president of fundraising of the American Red Cross, in a statement. "All affected by this disaster should receive care and hope, and through this timely donation, we are able to do that."
SpartanNash is committed to helping communities impacted by natural disasters. Recently, the company donated to Turkey-Syria earthquake survivors and completed $1 million in aid to Ukrainian refugees.
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