In order to offset the extraordinary challenges to the American Red Cross of South Carolina’s mission of responding to disasters due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Sonoco is generously donating $40,000 dollars to the organization.
This partnership will help at this uniquely critical moment in our state and nation. The 2020 Hurricane Season is predicted to be the busiest season on record and as the American Red Cross of South Carolina works to prepare for disasters of any kind, this gift and partnership will help us meet the needs of the communities in South Carolina. Whether it is a family impacted by a fire, a flood or a storm, this gift will help us provide hope and support.
Sonoco is also generously supporting the Red Cross response to the historic wildfires along the West Coast. With millions of acres burned, the Red Cross of South Carolina continues to send resources to support. This donation will help the response and recovery efforts of those that continue to watch their communities burn.
“This has been a very difficult time for everyone in South Carolina and around the country as large disasters continue to occur. As we adapt to this COVID-19 environment, our team continues to work hard to respond to those in need across our state and our neighbors in other regions,” said Rod Tolbert, the Regional CEO of the Red Cross of South Carolina. “We are so appreciative of Sonoco and their generous donation and commitment to partner with us to better our communities and make them more resilient. Partners, like Sonoco, are vital during this challenging time.”
“As our state and nation continue to grapple with unprecedented circumstances, we are honored to help where we can,” said Howard Coker, Sonoco president and CEO. “At Sonoco, our Guiding Principle is about Doing the Right Thing. Our commitment to doing the right thing naturally extends to the communities where our associates live and work.”
One of the most important things people can do right now is to make a donation, of any size, to help the American Red Cross continue to deliver its lifesaving mission nationwide by visiting redcross.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or texting the word CORONAVIRUS to 90999. These funds will help us make the urgent investments needed to ensure people can continue to turn to the Red Cross for help and hope—when it’s needed most.
About Sonoco:
Founded in 1899, Sonoco (NYSE: SON) is a global provider of a variety of consumer packaging, industrial products, protective packaging, and displays and packaging supply chain services. With annualized net sales of approximately $5 billion, the Company has 21,000 employees working in more than 300 operations in 33 countries, serving some of the world’s best-known brands in some 85 nations. Sonoco is committed to Better Packaging. Better Life., and ranked first in the Packaging sector on Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies 2018 list. For more information visit www.sonoco.com.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation’s blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization – not a government agency – and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit www.redcross.org/SC or @RedCrossSC
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