Sysco Donated $10,000 to American Red Cross Following Hurricane Beryl

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Sysco, a leading food distribution company, has donated $10,000 to the American Red Cross to support relief efforts following Hurricane Beryl in Houston. This donation is part of Sysco's long-standing partnership with the Red Cross, with total contributions nearing $2 million since 2001. The company's commitment aligns with its purpose of "connecting the world to share food and care for one another." As natural disasters become more frequent and severe, Sysco's support aims to help the Red Cross provide essential services to affected individuals and families.

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• Long-term partnership with American Red Cross since 2001
• Consistent corporate social responsibility efforts

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NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / August 27, 2024 / Originally published on August 5, 2024 on LinkedIn

Sysco is proud to be a long-standing partner of the American Red Cross, donating nearly $2 million dollars since 2001 to aid their efforts. As disasters continue to increase in frequency and severity, individuals and families are depending on the Red Cross's essential services even more.

We recently donated another $10,000 to help aid their efforts following Hurricane Beryl in Houston. Sysco's purpose of "connecting the world to share food and care for one another" guides our actions and the organizations we support to make a positive impact in our community. Together, we're continuing to make a difference by providing essential support to those in need.

About Sysco

Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. With more than 74,000 colleagues, the company operates 334 distribution facilities worldwide and serves approximately 725,000 customer locations. For fiscal year 2023 that ended July 1, 2023, the company generated sales of more than $76 billion. Information about our Sustainability program, including Sysco's 2022 Sustainability Report and 2022 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report, can be found at www.sysco.com.

For more information, visit www.sysco.com or connect with Sysco on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SyscoFoods. For important news and information regarding Sysco, visit the Investor Relations section of the company's Internet home page at investors.sysco.com, which Sysco plans to use as a primary channel for publishing key information to its investors, some of which may contain material and previously non-public information. In addition, investors should continue to review our news releases and filings with the SEC. It is possible that the information we disclose through any of these channels of distribution could be deemed to be material information.

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FAQ

How much did Sysco (SYY) donate to the American Red Cross for Hurricane Beryl relief?

Sysco (SYY) donated $10,000 to the American Red Cross to support relief efforts following Hurricane Beryl in Houston.

What is the total amount Sysco (SYY) has donated to the American Red Cross since 2001?

Sysco (SYY) has donated nearly $2 million to the American Red Cross since 2001.

Why did Sysco (SYY) make a donation to the American Red Cross in August 2024?

Sysco (SYY) made a donation to the American Red Cross in August 2024 to aid relief efforts following Hurricane Beryl in Houston.

What is Sysco's (SYY) stated purpose that guides their charitable actions?

Sysco's (SYY) stated purpose is "connecting the world to share food and care for one another," which guides their charitable actions and support for organizations making a positive community impact.