Lowe’s announced it will donate $500,000 to continue to support relief and recovery efforts to areas of the country affected by severe weather. The donation will assist Lowe’s disaster relief partners including the American Red Cross and Lowe’s nonprofit Pro customers, helping these organizations provide emergency shelter, critical relief supplies, food and comfort.
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Arkansas, Iowa and Missouri relief photos
In addition, Lowe’s associates went door-to-door in Little Rock, Arkansas, Coralville, Iowa and Cape Girardeau, Missouri, to pass out more than 1,100 free Lowe’s buckets filled with supplies to help residents clean up after tornadoes left widespread damage. Lowe’s associates also partnered with local emergency management officials and first responders to clean up debris and pass out other critical supplies.
Mississippi relief photos
In Rolling Fork, Mississippi, Lowe’s associates donated more than 700 cases of water and more than 450 buckets with supplies to assist residents and first responders after a tornado damaged the small community.
Lowe’s is also helping its associates by expanding financial assistance through the Lowe’s Employees Relief Fund. Lowe’s is doubling the company’s match, contributing $2 for every $1 an associate donates.
Lowe’s is not only there to respond to the immediate needs, but it will also be there to support impacted communities in the months and years to come.
It's heartbreaking to see the devastation caused by the extreme tornadoes that have impacted our associates and customers across the South and Midwest. Our stores and associates are committed to providing assistance at a time when our neighbors need us more than ever, and this donation will help our nonprofit and Pro partners respond to critical needs.
