Michigan-based grocery retailer and distributor Spartan Nash recently shipped 24 pallets of food to residents affected by severe flooding in Southern California, in partnership with the American Red Cross.
“The flooding and displacement of residents from their homes is devastating,” SpartanNash CEO Tony Sarsam said in a news release. “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.”
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The food was dropped off in Fresno, Calif., to be distributed to residents who are being forced into shelters because of flooding, power outages and landslides. The donation, valued at about $46,000, includes various essentials such as:
- ready-to-eat breakfast foods.
- sweet snacks.
- salty snacks.
- juice boxes.
Since the end of December 2022, 12 atmospheric rivers have impacted California with a series of aftereffects, including flash floods, river floods, levee breaks and high levels of snowfall. This has led to power outages and the destruction of homes and businesses, displacing thousands of California residents.
“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,” Ron Horvat, division vice president of fundraising for the American Red Cross, said in the release.
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, according to the release.
“All affected by this disaster should receive care and hope, and through this timely donation, we are able to do that,” Horvat said.
