H-E-B donates $100,000 to the Haiti Fund
- By Staff Writer
- Published 01/25/2010
- National
- Unrated
SAN ANTONIO –H-E-B donated $100,000 to the American Red Cross for the Haiti Relief and Development Fund, launching a statewide checkstand donation campaign benefiting the organization in response to the recent devastating earthquake. One hundred percent of the donations will support American Red Cross emergency relief efforts, which may include sending relief supplies, mobilizing relief workers and providing financial resources.
“We are deeply saddened by this tragedy, and our prayers are with the millions of people affected by this natural disaster. It is our hope that H-E-B’s donation, along with our loyal customers’ support, will aid Haitians during their recovery,” said Winell Herron, group vice president of public affairs and diversity for H-E-B.
“H-E-B’s tear pad campaign offers a simple and reliable way for our customers to support the communities affected by this natural disaster.”
The campaign offers customers an opportunity to join H-E-B’s aid by adding a donation of $1 - $5 to their total grocery bill as they check out, or at the Business Center.
Providing aid in times of need is the cornerstone of H-E-B’s Helping Here philosophy, which promises to stand by communities during times of crisis. For more than 100 years, the company has demonstrated its commitment to communities in crisis by donating financial support, emergency supplies, drinking water and food, as well as providing efficient ways for customers to assist those affected by a natural disaster.
The American Red Cross is working with its partners in the global to assist those affected by this disaster.
“We are deeply saddened by this tragedy, and our prayers are with the millions of people affected by this natural disaster. It is our hope that H-E-B’s donation, along with our loyal customers’ support, will aid Haitians during their recovery,” said Winell Herron, group vice president of public affairs and diversity for H-E-B.
“H-E-B’s tear pad campaign offers a simple and reliable way for our customers to support the communities affected by this natural disaster.”
The campaign offers customers an opportunity to join H-E-B’s aid by adding a donation of $1 - $5 to their total grocery bill as they check out, or at the Business Center.
Providing aid in times of need is the cornerstone of H-E-B’s Helping Here philosophy, which promises to stand by communities during times of crisis. For more than 100 years, the company has demonstrated its commitment to communities in crisis by donating financial support, emergency supplies, drinking water and food, as well as providing efficient ways for customers to assist those affected by a natural disaster.
The American Red Cross is working with its partners in the global to assist those affected by this disaster.