Dollar General donates $250K to American Red Cross

Dollar General is expanding its disaster relief efforts.

Recently, the retailer announced that it donated $250,000 to the American Red Cross to support its own relief efforts and the organization’s Disaster Responder program.

Through this donation, Dollar General said itexpects to help the Red Cross be prepared to serve those impacted by more than 60,000 natural disasters and other emergencies that occur each year in the United States, the Goodlettsville, Tenn.-based company said.

“When our communities and neighbors are confronted with disaster, the immediate care, comfort and hope provided by the American Red Cross is vital,” said Todd Vasos, Dollar General’s CEO. “For more than 20 years, Dollar General has been proud to support the American Red Cross’ efforts to serve others in times of need, and we are proud to strengthen our partnership and provide additional resources for disaster readiness and recovery efforts.”

Dollar General has contributed to the American Red Cross’ relief and recovery efforts via corporate contributions and in-store collections for more than 20 years.

“Every day in the face of disasters, the generosity of disaster responder members like Dollar General ensures the Red Cross can provide comfort and care to people in their darkest hours,” said Don Herring, chief development officer at the American Red Cross. “We are extremely grateful for these contributions before disasters strike because it enables us to respond to disasters immediately and compassionately, when help and hope are needed most.”