Dollar General donates supplies to flood victims

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. Discount retailer Dollar General is making merchandise donations to the American Red Cross to aid flood victims in three states.

The company is donating a variety of supplies to flood victims in Tennessee, Mississippi and Kentucky, including personal hygiene products, socks, underwear and diapers. Additionally, Dollar General is donating cleaning supplies to the Second Harvest Food Bank. The discount retailer also is asking customers and employees for help in aiding these citizens through http://www.redcross.org/.

“Dollar General is dedicated to helping our friends and neighbors recover from this disaster,” said Rick Dreiling, Dollar General’s chairman and CEO. “These much-needed supplies will aid flood victims as they work to rebuild their lives. Our thoughts are with those who have been affected, and we are committed to helping these communities recover quickly.”