Rite Aid's charitable arm donates supplies to flood victims

CAMP HILL, Pa. The Rite Aid Foundation is donating water, food, cleaning and first aid supplies to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund to help the victims, families and communities affected by the recent flooding in Alabama, Kentucky and Tennessee.

The nonprofit arm of drug store chain Rite Aid said it would “provide relief and other extended assistance to enable people to get back on their feet,” including bottled water, snacks and supplies.

“One of Rite Aid’s core values is to be caring neighbors in the communities we serve,” said Mary Sammons, Rite Aid chairman and CEO. “We are proud to partner with the American Red Cross in their mission to bring relief to those most affected by these devastating floods and hope that our donation helps to make the recovery and rebuilding process a little easier.”