Following the devastating earthquake that hit Haiti on 12 January, Nestlé, which has had a strong presence in Haiti for over 50 years, is contributing to the relief efforts in partnership with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and World Vision.
Nestlé Dominicana is donating USD 150,000 of food in the form of ready-to-drink milk, fruit juice, cereals, and liquid meal supplements, which is being distributed through World Vision in Haiti. Nestlé Waters has pledged to donate USD 1 million in bottled water, and has already sent 20 truckloads of bottled water to Haiti, with a further 50 truckloads on its way.
In addition, Nestlé employees have donated around USD 500,000 in with more contributions continuing to roll in daily. Nestlé employees in the Dominican Republic have also donated blood.
Nestlé has also set up a crisis committee at its headquarters in Vevey, Switzerland to coordinate relief efforts.
Watch this space for further updates on Nestlé’s relief efforts in Haiti.
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