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Most of it is being distributed through the Red Cross and Salvation Army. Other companies are alsolisted.Some of the biggest food companies in the world have started to pledge aid in cash and food donations to help those affected by hurricane Katrina and its aftermath, while many of their employees are making donations.
They include Kraft Foods has announced that it will provide an initial $1m in food and cash grants including $700,000 in food donations. The first shipment - eight truckloads of Fruit20 flavoured water, Planters nuts, Capri Sun beverages, snacks and cookies - is already on its way. The balance of $300,000 will come in the form of grants for food and shelter relief efforts.
Kraft is providing several ways to help their employees extend a helping hand including a matching gifts program, food and clothing drives, and other volunteer efforts.
Tyson Foods has also said that it and its team members will donate up to $1m in food and financial aid. Tyson is providing truckloads of pre-cooked and shelf-stable meats and will match team member financial donations dollar for dollar.
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The Campbell Soup Company has announced today it will contribute more than $2m of food products, including soup, beverages and baked snacks, to the hurricane Katrina relief efforts.
Campbell will also match employee contributions dollar for dollar made to the disaster relief assistance up to a total of $150,000. Additionally, the Campbell Soup Foundation will make a donation of $25,000.
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