Ahold Delhaize and its local brands spent nearly 1 million euro per day in COVID-19 relief costs in 2021 and supported local communities with charitable donations
16 Februar 2022 - 7:00AM
Ahold Delhaize and its local brands spent nearly 1 million euro per
day in COVID-19 relief costs in 2021 and supported local
communities with charitable donations
Zaandam, the Netherlands, February 16, 2022 – To protect
customers and employees and support local communities during the
COVID-19 pandemic, Ahold Delhaize and its brands have spent €364
million in COVID-19 relief costs in 2021, of which €20 million of
additional charitable donations. In total, Ahold Delhaize and its
local brands contributed over €199 million of monetary value in
charitable donations across the globe. The COVID-19 relief costs
consisted amongst others of health and safety measures and
additional paid quarantine leave for local brands’ associates in
the U.S. The charitable donations comprise support to local and
national charities, hospitals and institutes, aimed at supporting
the communities in which the various local brands operate. “The
past year was volatile and in multiple ways unpredictable,
something that affected many. After the hardship we had already
seen in 2020, in 2021 local communities again faced unprecedented
challenges caused by the pandemic and natural disasters. We felt it
was important to continue our support. I am proud that our local
brands and associates have been dedicated to fight hunger and
inequality, support education for children and mental health
initiatives and donate to hospitals. The COVID-19 relief costs add
up to nearly 1 million euros per day, during the entire year. All
with the goal of fulfilling our vital role in those local societies
and living our values,” said Frans Muller, Chief Executive Officer
of Ahold Delhaize.Some examples of the charitable donations by our
great local brands across the globe are:
- The GIANT Company, U.S., contributed $3.3 million to more than
160 school districts to help feed 475,000 students across four
states.
- Albert Heijn, Netherlands, donated over €800,000 to food help
programs at its permanent community partners.
- Hannaford, U.S., contributed $400,000 to organizations that
provide resources and support for individuals affected by mental
illness.
- Mega Image, Romania, donated medical equipment for
hospitals.
- Bol.com, Netherlands, supported the education of children with
a donation of books worth €400,000 during the Children's Book
Week.
- Albert, Czech, donated 1900 tons of food, the equivalent of 3,8
million meals.
- Stop & Shop, U.S., delivered 21,500 turkeys –equaling a
total of nearly 340,000 pounds- to 25 community partners and hunger
relief organizations via their Turkey Express program.
- Delhaize Serbia donated trucks to the local food banks, to
support their logistics.
- Giant Food donated to six long-standing nonprofit partners that
focus on educational programming, mentorship and nutrition reaching
African American communities.
- In 2021, Stop & Shop’s Turkey Express program delivered
21,500 turkeys to 25 community partners and hunger relief
organizations.
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About Ahold DelhaizeAhold Delhaize is one
of the world’s largest food retail groups and a leader in both
supermarkets and e-commerce. Its family of great local brands
serves 54 million customers each week, both in stores and online,
in the United States, Europe, and Indonesia. Together, these brands
employ more than 410,000 associates in 7,137 grocery and specialty
stores and include the top online retailer in the Benelux and the
leading online grocers in the Benelux and the United
States. Ahold Delhaize brands are at the forefront of
sustainable retailing, sourcing responsibly, supporting local
communities and helping customers make healthier choices. The
company’s focus on four growth drivers – drive omnichannel growth,
elevate healthy and sustainable, cultivate best talent and
strengthen operational excellence – is helping to fulfil its
purpose, achieve its vision and prepare its brands and businesses
for tomorrow. Headquartered in Zaandam, the
Netherlands, Ahold Delhaize is listed on the Euronext
Amsterdam and Brussels stock exchanges (ticker: AD) and its
American Depositary Receipts are traded on the over-the-counter
market in the U.S. and quoted on the OTCQX International
marketplace (ticker: ADRNY). For more information, please
visit:www.aholddelhaize.com.
- Stop & Shop's Turkey Express program
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