BURLINGTON, Mass and FRISCO, Texas, Feb. 28,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ:
KDP) today announced a multi-year partnership with the Red Cross,
the largest humanitarian network in the world, aimed at providing
support to families and communities in need across the United States and Canada.
Over the next three years, KDP will provide $1.5M in financial support to the American Red
Cross and Canadian Red Cross. In addition, the Company will offer
in-kind product donations and empower its employees and customers
to support positive local impact through efforts such as
volunteerism, blood drives in the United
States, mobile food banks and emergency relief efforts.
Commenting on the announcement, KDP SVP & Chief
Sustainability Officer Monique
Oxender said, "Emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic,
North America is facing
exacerbated crises – more frequent and intense disasters, ongoing
challenges in maintaining a strong blood supply in the U.S. and
food insecurity in Canada. Through
our unique position as a North American beverage company, our new
partnership with the Red Cross will help build resilience in
communities in which many of our employees live and work while also
providing emergency support."
In the U.S., KDP will be a member of the American Red Cross
Disaster Responder Program, helping ensure the organization is
prepared to meet the needs of people affected by disasters big and
small across the U.S. KDP will also support the organization's
Biomedical Services, co-hosting blood drives at its Company and
customer locations and creating community volunteer opportunities
while raising awareness for life-saving blood donation.
Additionally, hot and cold beverages from KDP's vast portfolio of
brands will be distributed at American Red Cross blood donation
sites and in staff lounges.
"At the American Red Cross, we count on Disaster Responder
members like Keurig Dr Pepper because they understand the
importance of being prepared before a disaster strikes so we
can respond immediately," said Anne
McKeough, chief development officer at the American Red
Cross. "We're extremely grateful for Keurig Dr Pepper's
donation, which will help ensure we can continue to build our
capacity and resources ahead of time, keep up with the pace of
frequent disasters and assist people in their darkest
hours."
In Canada, KDP will become the
first beverage company to sponsor the Canadian Red Cross's
Community Health and Wellness programs. In addition to donating
products for the Canadian Red Cross's food delivery programs, KDP's
financial support will contribute to new and existing programs that
provide Canadian communities with greater access to essential
health and social resources, such as medical equipment loans,
wellness checks, transportation and food services, to individuals
and families in need. KDP Canada will also support the annual
fundraising gala in Montreal in
2023 and 2024.
"We are grateful to be working with the team at Keurig Dr Pepper
in support of our Community Health and Wellness programs," said
Tanya Elliott Chief, Health, at the
Canadian Red Cross. "Having the support of KDP during these
critical times allows the Canadian Red Cross to provide vital
services and resources to those in need."
About Keurig Dr Pepper
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is a leading beverage company in
North America, with annual revenue
of more than $14 billion and
approximately 28,000 employees. KDP holds leadership positions in
soft drinks, specialty coffee and tea, water, juice and juice
drinks and mixers, and markets the #1 single serve coffee brewing
system in the U.S. and Canada. The
Company's portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partner
brands is designed to satisfy virtually any consumer need, any
time, and includes Keurig®, Dr Pepper®, Canada Dry®, Clamato®,
CORE®, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters®, Mott's®, Snapple®, and The
Original Donut Shop®. Through its powerful sales and distribution
network, KDP can deliver its portfolio of hot and cold beverages to
nearly every point of purchase for consumers. The Company's Drink
Well. Do Good. corporate responsibility platform is focused on the
greatest opportunities for impact in the environment, its supply
chain, the health and well-being of consumers and with its people
and communities. For more information, visit
www.keurigdrpepper.com.
About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and
provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about
40% of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save
lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and
supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red
Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and
the generosity of the American public to deliver its
mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or
cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.
About the Canadian Red Cross
In Canada and overseas, the Red
Cross stands ready to help people before, during and after a
disaster. As a member of the International Red Cross and Red
Crescent Movement – which is made up of the International
Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, the
International Committee of the Red Cross and 192 national Red Cross
and Red Crescent societies – the Canadian Red Cross is dedicated to
helping people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need
and supporting them in strengthening their resilience.
Media Contact:
Laren Marra
T: 773-865-3522 / laren.marra@kdrp.com
Investor Contacts:
Steve Alexander
T: 972-673-6769 / steve.alexander@kdrp.com
Chethan Mallela
T: 646-620-8761 / chethan.mallela@kdrp.com
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