Dollar General Announces Partnership with World Central Kitchen in Wake of Hurricane Francine
Dollar General (NYSE: DG) has announced a partnership with World Central Kitchen (WCK) to support disaster response following Hurricane Francine. The collaboration includes the deployment of a new DG-supported Rapid Response Field Kitchen, capable of providing up to 3,000 hot meals and 1,500 sandwiches daily in hard-to-reach areas. This custom-designed, all-terrain vehicle allows WCK to begin cooking within hours of arrival.
The partnership, extending through 2029, demonstrates Dollar General's commitment to community support during crises. In addition to the WCK collaboration, DG continues its partnership with the Red Cross for disaster relief and supports school library rebuilding through its Beyond Words program.
Dolllar General (NYSE: DG) ha annunciato una collaborazione con World Central Kitchen (WCK) per sostenere le operazioni di soccorso in seguito all'uragano Francine. La collaborazione include il dispiegamento di una nuova Cucina da Campo per Risposte Rapide sostenuta da DG, in grado di fornire fino a 3.000 pasti caldi e 1.500 panini al giorno in aree difficili da raggiungere. Questo veicolo progettato su misura e adatto a qualsiasi terreno consente a WCK di iniziare a cucinare entro poche ore dall'arrivo.
La partnership, che si estende fino al 2029, dimostra l'impegno di Dollar General nel supporto delle comunità durante le crisi. Oltre alla collaborazione con WCK, DG continua la sua partnership con la Croce Rossa per il soccorso in caso di disastri e sostiene la ricostruzione delle biblioteche scolastiche attraverso il suo programma Beyond Words.
Dollar General (NYSE: DG) ha anunciado una alianza con World Central Kitchen (WCK) para apoyar la respuesta ante desastres tras el huracán Francine. La colaboración incluye el despliegue de una nueva Cocina de Campo de Respuesta Rápida respaldada por DG, capaz de proporcionar hasta 3,000 comidas calientes y 1,500 sándwiches diarios en áreas de difícil acceso. Este vehículo diseñado a medida y todo terreno permite a WCK comenzar a cocinar dentro de unas pocas horas después de su llegada.
La asociación, que se extenderá hasta 2029, demuestra el compromiso de Dollar General con el apoyo a la comunidad durante las crisis. Además de la colaboración con WCK, DG continúa su alianza con la Cruz Roja para el alivio en desastres y apoya la reconstrucción de bibliotecas escolares a través de su programa Beyond Words.
달러 제너럴(Dollar General, NYSE: DG)은 허리케인 프랜신 이후의 재난 대응을 지원하기 위해 월드 센트럴 키친(World Central Kitchen, WCK)과 파트너십을 발표했습니다. 이번 협력에는 DG가 지원하는 새로운 신속 대응 현장 주방의 배치가 포함되어 있으며, 이는 접근하기 어려운 지역에서 하루 최대 3,000개의 뜨거운 식사와 1,500개의 샌드위치를 제공할 수 있습니다. 이 맞춤 설계된 전천후 차량은 WCK가 도착한 후 몇 시간 내에 요리를 시작할 수 있도록 합니다.
2029년까지 계속되는 이번 파트너십은 위기 상황에서 지역 사회 지원에 대한 달러 제너럴의 의지를 보여줍니다. WCK와의 협력 외에도 DG는 재난 구호를 위한 적십자와의 파트너십을 계속하고 있으며, Beyond Words 프로그램을 통해 학교 도서관 재건을 지원하고 있습니다.
Dollar General (NYSE: DG) a annoncé un partenariat avec World Central Kitchen (WCK) pour soutenir la réponse aux catastrophes suite à l'ouragan Francine. La collaboration comprend le déploiement d'une nouvelle Cuisine de Terrain Réactive soutenue par DG, capable de fournir jusqu'à 3 000 repas chauds et 1 500 sandwichs par jour dans des zones difficiles d'accès. Ce véhicule tout-terrain sur mesure permet à WCK de commencer à cuisiner dans les heures qui suivent son arrivée.
Ce partenariat, qui s'étend jusqu'en 2029, démontre l'engagement de Dollar General envers le soutien des communautés pendant les crises. En plus de la collaboration avec WCK, DG continue son partenariat avec la Croix-Rouge pour l'aide aux sinistrés et soutient la reconstruction des bibliothèques scolaires grâce à son programme Beyond Words.
Dollar General (NYSE: DG) hat eine Partnerschaft mit World Central Kitchen (WCK) angekündigt, um die Katastrophenreaktion nach dem Hurrikan Francine zu unterstützen. Die Zusammenarbeit umfasst die Bereitstellung einer neuen Von DG unterstützten Rapid Response Field Kitchen, die in der Lage ist, täglich bis zu 3.000 warme Mahlzeiten und 1.500 Sandwiches in schwer erreichbare Gebiete zu liefern. Dieses maßgeschneiderte, geländegängige Fahrzeug ermöglicht es WCK, innerhalb weniger Stunden nach Ankunft mit dem Kochen zu beginnen.
Die Partnerschaft, die bis 2029 besteht, zeigt das Engagement von Dollar General für die Unterstützung der Gemeinschaft in Krisenzeiten. Neben der Zusammenarbeit mit WCK setzt DG auch die Partnerschaft mit dem Roten Kreuz für die Katastrophenhilfe fort und unterstützt den Wiederaufbau von Schulbibliotheken durch sein Beyond Words-Programm.
- Partnership with World Central Kitchen enhances disaster response capabilities
- Rapid Response Field Kitchen can serve up to 4,500 meals daily in hard-to-reach areas
- Long-term partnership with WCK until 2029 shows commitment to community support
- Ongoing partnerships with Red Cross and Beyond Words program for disaster relief
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Partnership deploys new, specialized DG-supported Rapid Response Field Kitchen to serve nourishing meals
The partnership was activated today following the impact from Hurricane Francine, which made landfall yesterday afternoon. WCK quickly deployed the new Dollar General-supported Rapid Response Field Kitchen. The custom-designed, all-terrain vehicle that can quickly access hard-to-reach communities and provide up to 3,000 hot meals and 1,500 sandwiches each day for people in need.
World Central Kitchen Relief Teams are currently scheduled to serve today and will continue to evaluate the mobile kitchen’s location each day based on shifting needs. The community can follow WCK on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook for real time updates about the mobile kitchen.
“With more than 20,000 stores in communities across the country, Dollar General is committed to being there for our neighbors, especially in times of crisis,” said Denine Torr, Dollar General’s vice president of corporate social responsibility and philanthropy. “We are honored to partner with WCK to deliver nourishing meals to provide hope in our hometowns when they may need it most. We hope today’s activation makes a positive difference for our
The DG-supported Rapid Response Field Kitchen allows WCK to begin cooking within hours, enabling them to serve fresh meals immediately as local restaurants, stores, and suppliers come back online for longer term support. The state-of-the-art mobile kitchen was also on the ground in
“World Central Kitchen is deeply grateful to Dollar General for making our Rapid Response Field Kitchen possible,” said Jason Collis, WCK’s Chief Relief Officer. “This support transforms our ability to mobilize with the urgency of now to provide fresh, nourishing meals as quickly as possible.”
As part of its ongoing mission of Serving Others, Dollar General continues to support recovery efforts in communities it serves following disasters. In addition to its WCK partnership, which runs through 2029, the Company continues to partner with the Red Cross to aid relief and recovery efforts following hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, fires, and other disasters. Additionally, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation supports rebuilding school libraries affected by natural disasters through its Beyond Words program.
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Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) is proud to serve as America’s neighborhood general store. Founded in 1939, Dollar General lives its mission of Serving Others every day by providing access to affordable products and services for its customers, career opportunities for its employees, and literacy and education support for its hometown communities. As of August 2, 2024, the Company’s 20,345 Dollar General, DG Market, DGX and pOpshelf stores across
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