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Dollar General Donates $250,000 to American Red Cross to Celebrate America's 250th

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  • Dollar General announced a $250,000 donation to the American Red Cross Disaster Responder Program to mark the 25th anniversary of their partnership & America's 250th anniversary.
  • The contribution aims to strengthen disaster preparedness, response, & recovery efforts nationwide for families affected by events like hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, fires, & earthquakes.
  • Since 2001, Dollar General has contributed over $11 million to the Red Cross through corporate donations & in-store collections to provide shelter, meals, emotional support, & essential resources.
  • The company supports disaster relief through partnerships with organizations including World Central Kitchen, Feeding America, & the Kids In Need Foundation.
  • Additional support includes the DG Employee Assistance Foundation for employee hardship & the Literacy Foundation's Beyond Words program to restore public school library collections.
  • As of May 1, 2026, Dollar General operates 21,055 stores across the United States & Mexico offering affordable essentials & private brands.