SEATTLE, Jan. 18, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Associated Grocers, Incorporated has joined the world effort in taking steps to bring relief to those stricken by the recent tsunami disaster. In response to this emergency, AG has made a $25,000 cash contribution to the American Red Cross on behalf of AG's retail customers and employees.
In addition, Associated Grocers has challenged its vendor partners to make donations to the relief efforts, including nonperishable food and personal care items that can be shipped to the disaster areas. AG is working with aid organizations to ensure the right kinds of products reach those in need.
"We applaud the many contributions by our customers, vendors and employees towards assisting the victims and numerous relief operations. We are proud to be able to utilize our expertise in product procurement and distribution to assist in this humanitarian cause," said AG's President and CEO, Bob Hermanns.
Associated Grocers is a full service wholesaler providing food, general merchandise and retail services to stores throughout Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Hawaii, Guam and the Pacific Rim. Since its founding in 1934, AG has leveraged its group buying power to facilitate the growth of its over 350 retail customer locations. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, AG procures and distributes through its distribution centers a comprehensive selection of perishable and nonperishable commodities including: grocery, meat, produce, deli, natural, specialty, ethnic, service deli, service bakery, general merchandise, and health and beauty care.