LAKE CHARLES, La., Aug. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- LyondellBasell
(NYSE: LYB), one of the largest plastics, chemicals and refining
companies in the world, today announced a donation of more than
$15,000 worth of food to Catholic
Charities of Southwest Louisiana
to support disaster relief efforts in Lake Charles neighborhoods impacted by
Tropical Storm Harvey.
The donation will help feed hundreds of area residents who have
evacuated their homes and are sheltering in place at the city's
Purple Heart Recreational Center and Lake Charles Civic Center.
"Our thoughts are with those who have felt the effect of this
devastating storm," said Shawn
Cullen, site manager of LyondellBasell's Lake Charles
Polymers Plant. "We are partnering with Catholic Charities to help
provide meals to those in need, we hope this donation brings
comfort to them while they are dealing with so much."
Catholic Charities of Southwest
Louisiana is part of the larger Catholic Charities
USA, which is a national
organization that offers support to member agencies, provides
disaster relief and promotes poverty reduction through research and
legislative reform.
About LyondellBasell
LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) is one
of the largest plastics, chemicals and refining companies in the
world. Driven by its 13,000 employees around the globe,
LyondellBasell produces materials and products that are key to
advancing solutions to modern challenges like enhancing food safety
through lightweight and flexible packaging, protecting the purity
of water supplies through stronger and more versatile pipes, and
improving the safety, comfort and fuel efficiency of many of the
cars and trucks on the road. LyondellBasell sells products into
approximately 100 countries and is the world's largest licensor of
polyolefin and polypropylene technologies. More information about
LyondellBasell can be found at www.lyondellbasell.com.
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