Big Y to Support Hurricane Ian Relief
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Big Y is partnering with the American Red Cross to raise donations for those affected by Hurricane Ian.
Through Wednesday, Oct. 19, Big Y customers and employees will have the opportunity to donate to American Red Cross Disaster Relief at all Big Y locations throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. Donation containers for cash donations will be available at all Big Y registers, with the ability to donate with credit or debit at the register or via the myExpress Checkout app.
The funds raised will support people in the communities affected by Hurricane Ian.
"The Red Cross is grateful for the support of Big Y and its customers," said Nia Rennix, executive director of the Central-Western Massachusetts chapter. "Every eight minutes, on average, the Red Cross responds to an emergency in the community. It is our volunteers, partners and supporters who make that work possible."
"We are grateful to our customers and employees for their generosity in helping those families affected by the hurricane," said President and CEO Charles L. D’Amour,
Big Y, its customers and employees have a tradition of supporting those in need through the American Red Cross. The 12-plus-year partnership has raised over $1.7 million to support international and domestic disasters.
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