In photo left to right: David Fluitt, Raley's Pharmacy Supervisor and Haitian Aid Mission volunteer; Dawn Lindblom, American Red Cross Sacramento Sierra Chapter CEO; Michael Teel, Raley's President and CEO; Steve Turner, American Red Cross Sacramento Sierra Chapter Board Chair and Jennifer Teel-Wolter, Raley's Communitarian.
 

Local Red Cross Accepts Their Largest Donation for Haiti Relief   

The Sacramento Sierra Chapter of the American Red Cross accepted their largest check for the Haiti Relief and Development Fund on Tuesday, March 9 from Raley’s President & CEO, Michael Teel.

From January 16 through February 13, all 134 Raley’s, Bel Air, Nob Hill Foods and Food Source stores featured donation boxes for Haitian earthquake relief at their check stands, which brought in more than $149,000.

“We are incredibly grateful for the generosity of so many Raley’s customers and employees,” said Teel. “It’s a true testament to our community’s giving spirit – we knew many people wanted to aid relief efforts in Haiti, and by converting our Food For Families collection boxes so 100% of donations benefit the American Red Cross, we received a tremendous response.”

“I applaud the initiative that Raley’s has taken in responding to the devastation and destruction in Haiti by spearheading a month-long collection to support the Red Cross relief efforts,” shared CEO of the Sacramento Sierra Chapter, Dawn Lindblom. The supplies that these funds will provide for the people of Haiti include relief items still being distributed in Haiti including blankets, tarps, kitchen sets and hygiene items.
 

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Photo | Kati Garner, American Red Cross volunteer