A checkout donation program that ran from March 16th through April 2nd at all of Wegmans’ 77 stores collected $471,194 in donations from customers and employees, all of which went to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund for Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami.
We’ve seen tremendous generosity and support from customers and employees who want to help, said Colleen Wegman, the company’s president. Our hearts go out to the people impacted by these tragic events.
Customers were able to donate any amount, and 100% of their donations went to the fund, which provides for disaster relief efforts to help those affected by the earthquake in Japan and tsunami throughout the Pacific.
On March 15th, the Wegman Family Charitable Foundation also announced a $100,000 donation to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund for Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami.
