OAK BROOK, Ill., Sept. 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- McDonald's
Corporation (NYSE: MCD) announces that it will donate
$1 million to the American Red Cross
in support of the relief and recovery efforts for communities
impacted by Hurricane Irma. Last week McDonald's announced a
$1 million donation to the American
Red Cross for Harvey relief efforts as well as an employee match
program matching employee contributions up to $250,000.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with all of those affected by
Hurricane Irma including members of our McDonald's family," said
McDonald's U.S. President Chris Kempczinski. "Following the
devastation of Hurricane Harvey last week, we witnessed the
generosity and kindness of Americans coming together to help those
in need. Once again, as a system, we are ready to do all we can to
support the local communities as they recover from the devastation
of this storm."
At this time approximately 665 of McDonald's 905 restaurants in
Florida are open to serve
customers and restaurants are reopening as quickly as conditions
allow. Also throughout Florida
McDonald's restaurants are providing free meals to first
responders.
"First and foremost our priority is the safety and well-being of
our employees and customers," Kempczinski added. "We are working
with our local teams to support their efforts to reopen as soon as
they can to serve their communities."
About McDonald's
McDonald's is the world's leading
global foodservice retailer with over 37,000 locations in over 100
countries. Over 90 percent of McDonald's restaurants worldwide are
owned and operated by independent local business men and women.
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