Dollar General Donates $25,000 and Collects Donations to Support American Red Cross

December 31, 2015

Major discount retailer aids in flood relief in keeping with its mission of Serving Others

Goodlettsville, Tennessee – (December 31, 2015) – Dollar General today donated $25,000 to the American Red Cross to provide aid to individuals and communities impacted by recent floods and tornadoes. Additionally, all Dollar General stores across the 43 states it serves have immediately begun collecting donations to further support ongoing relief efforts by the American Red Cross.
 
“Dollar General is deeply committed to our mission of Serving Others and helping the communities we call home in their time of need,” said Todd Vasos, Dollar General’s chief executive officer. “Through our partnership with the American Red Cross, we are working to provide resources to aid those affected by the floods and tornadoes, as well as support recovery efforts.”
 
Customers interested in making a donation to the American Red Cross may do so at their time of purchase at Dollar General stores.
 
For additional information, photographs or items to supplement a story, please visit the DG Newsroom or contact the Media Relations Department at 1-877-944-DGPR (3477) or via email at dgpr@dg.com.
 
Contact(s):
Dollar General Media Relations
dgpr@dg.com
1-877-944-3477 (DGPR)

About Dollar General Corporation 

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 4, 2023, the company’s 19,488 Dollar General, DG Market, DGX and pOpshelf stores across the United States and Mi Súper Dollar General stores in Mexico provide everyday essentials including food, health and wellness products, cleaning and laundry supplies, self-care and beauty items, and seasonal décor from our high-quality private brands alongside many of the world’s most trusted brands such as Coca Cola, PepsiCo/Frito-Lay, General Mills, Hershey, J.M. Smucker, Kraft, Mars, Nestlé, Procter & Gamble and Unilever.  Learn more at DollarGeneral.com.
 


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