DALLAS-FORT WORTH and HOUSTON,
March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/
-- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) continues to provide aid to areas
impacted by the historic winter storm in Texas, including issuing $270,000 in Helping Hands emergency grants
to more than 500 associates, partnering with the City of Dallas and City of Houston and supplying drinkable water
to local communities and not-for-profit organizations like Harvest
Project Food Rescue, Houston Food Bank, Montgomery Food Bank and
The Wilkinson Center.
"Texas is resilient and has
weathered many storms – coming out stronger each time," said
Rodney McMullen, Kroger's chairman
and CEO. "Kroger has been there to support Texans every time,
always focusing on ensuring our associates and communities have the
resources they need to rebuild. I'm especially grateful to our
Dallas and Houston store,
distribution center, manufacturing, pharmacy and office teams who
have worked tirelessly over the past couple of weeks to uplift our
associates, customers and communities."
Kroger has made it easy for customers to support relief efforts
by providing a donation option during checkout in Dallas-Fort Worth and Greater Houston stores, benefitting the
American Red Cross, which is supported annually by The Kroger Co.
Foundation through $500,000 in
funding to back disaster response efforts. Customers can donate to
the in-store fundraiser through the end of March.
The Kroger Co. Foundation has also committed $190,000 to Dallas Mayor Eric
Johnson's Disaster Relief Fund and $180,000 to the Houston Harris County Winter
Storm Relief Fund, created by Mayor Sylvester Turner and Harris County Judge
Lina Hidalgo. Kroger also continues
to partner with additional Texas
cities to provide critical recovery resources.
"As we continue to recover from this awful crisis, we need an
all-hands-on-deck approach from governmental entities, nonprofits,
and our business community," said Dallas Mayor Eric
Johnson. "Kroger has been a wonderful partner for the
City of Dallas in the past, and I
am grateful for their continued support of our people."
"Recently, as our city was faced with the lowest temperatures
seen in years, widespread power outages and homes with no access to
water, I witnessed our communities coming together to immediately
support each other," said Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner. "We would like to thank Kroger
for their donation of more than 3,000 cases of bottled water to
support those in need, and for their donation of $180,000 to the Houston Harris County Winter
Storm Relief Fund."
Like many residents and retailers, Kroger experienced power
outages, rolling blackouts and compromised pipes at its
distribution centers and stores. As regions regained power, Kroger
resumed providing fresh food to neighboring communities with the
support of an inspired team of associates, who continue to Feed the
Human Spirit every day. COVID-19 vaccine sites have also since
resumed. As of March 1, 2021, Kroger
Health has administered more than 600,000 COVID-19 vaccines in 26
states, including Texas, to
essential health care workers, skilled-nursing facilities, elderly
populations, educators and eligible associates. Kroger Health is
now receiving and administering vaccines at 1,500 of its 2,200
family of pharmacies. Customers can contact 866-211-5320 or visit
Kroger.com/CovidCare to schedule an appointment.
About The Kroger Co. – Dallas Division
Kroger
operates 109 retail food stores in the Dallas division. Our 15,000+ division
associates are dedicated to our Purpose: to Feed the Human Spirit™,
serving the region through food inspiration and uplift, and
creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. To learn more
about The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), visit our newsroom and
investor relations site.
About The Kroger Co. – Houston Division
The Kroger
Houston Division operates more than 100 stores in SE Texas and Louisiana and employs over 18,000 associates.
Last year, Kroger Houston donated
$1.9M to local non-profit
organizations and schools and donated 2.6M pounds of food to local food banks through
its #ZeroHungerZeroWaste initiative. To learn more about The Kroger
Co. (NYSE: KR), visit our newsroom and investor relations
site.
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