Hannaford donates $100,000 to support flood relief and recovery efforts in Vermont

For Immediate Release                                                                               

Thursday, July 27, 2023

                                                                                                                                                           

Hannaford donates $100,000 to support flood relief and recovery efforts in Vermont

 

Donation will also support impacted individuals and families in New York and New Hampshire

 

Scarborough, Maine – Hannaford Supermarkets today announced a $100,000 donation to the American Red Cross to support relief and recovery efforts in communities impacted by the recent severe flooding in Vermont, as well as New York’s Hudson Valley region and New Hampshire.

 

The donation from Hannaford will help the Red Cross provide safe refuge, nourishing meals and snacks, emotional support, and health and mental health services to residents of communities impacted by disaster.

 

“Supermarkets are the anchors of our communities, and in times of incredible need such as this, we strongly believe that it’s our responsibility to help our neighbors,” said Melissa Roberge, Director of Operations for Hannaford Supermarkets in Vermont. “Our communities are resilient, and we are pleased to work together with the American Red Cross as we begin to lay the foundation to recover and rebuild even stronger than before.”

 

“Communities in Vermont and across the Northeast have been devastated by recent storms and historic flooding,” said John Montes, Regional Disaster Officer for American Red Cross Northern New England. “Hannaford’s incredible support of the American Red Cross Disaster Relief efforts will help provide tangible and timely assistance to individuals and families in need – shelter, food, water, emergency supplies, mental health support, and compassionate care. We are so grateful to Hannaford for supporting the work of the Red Cross, and proud that you will stand with us as we provide help and hope to disaster survivors in need.”

 

More than 250 American Red Cross disaster workers from across the country are currently helping individuals and families in Vermont. With the help of its partners, the American Red Cross has:

• Provided more than 890 overnight stays for roughly 190 residents in four emergency shelters.

• Served more than 24,700 meals and snacks.

• Provided nearly 33,000 relief items, including comfort kits and emergency supplies, to residents.

• Provided critical relief assistance to more than 2,670 households.

 

For free 24/7 support from the American Red Cross, call or text the Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990.

 

For more information about or to donate to the American Red Cross, call 800-RED-CROSS, visit www.redcross.org, or text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation. Individuals interested in making a donation to the Red Cross’ disaster relief in Vermont should write “Vermont Floods” in the memo line of a check and mail it with a completed donation formto the address on the form or to their local Red Cross chapter.

 

About Hannaford Supermarkets

Hannaford Supermarkets operates 186 stores in the Northeast, most with full-service pharmacies. Stores are located in Maine, New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont. All are committed to offering great fresh food, convenient experiences and everyday low prices. Hannaford also is an active and committed community partner—focusing on fighting hunger, supporting youth development, and helping people live healthier lives. Hannaford is an industry leader in sustainability with a strong commitment to reducing waste and protecting the environment. Hannaford diverts or donates all food at risk of going to waste—sending no food to landfills. In 2022, Hannaford donated 25 million pounds of food to hunger relief organizations and prevented 65 million pounds of food waste from reaching landfills. Hannaford employs nearly 30,000 associates and is based in Scarborough, Maine. Additional information can be found at Hannaford.com.

 

About the American Red Cross

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.orgor CruzRojaAmericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.

 

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Media Contact:

Caitlin Cortelyou

External Communications Manager, Hannaford Supermarkets

207-885-3132

caitlin.cortelyou@hannaford.com