UPS Donating Respirator Masks to D.C. Department of Corrections and Miriam’s Kitchen
16 Avril 2020 - 5:15PM
UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced the donation
of 15,000 masks to the D.C. Department of Corrections and homeless
services organization Miriam’s Kitchen. UPS has procured a
sufficient supply to meet internal needs and is sharing its
available masks to support communities across the country.
10,000 masks were delivered on April 15 to the
D.C. Department of Corrections to be distributed to staff and
residents.
“When I came across an article last week detailing how the virus
is spreading through jails across the country, I knew this was
something we needed to do,” said Nicole Clifton, Vice President of
UPS Public Affairs. “Our leadership was absolutely on board, and we
made the delivery happen in just a matter of days.”
The company delivered an additional 5,000 masks
the same day to Miriam’s Kitchen, whose mission is
to end long-term homelessness in the District of Columbia.
"For those men and women experiencing homelessness, being able
to stay at home and to wash hands frequently is not an option,”
said Scott Schenkelberg, CEO of Miriam’s Kitchen. “For many, it is
also not feasible for them to have personal protective equipment
such as face masks.”
“Due to the generosity of UPS, we are now able to distribute
masks along with the 250 meals we serve each weekday,” Schenkelberg
continued. “These items are in very short supply, and we are
grateful that we can distribute to some of the most vulnerable
people in DC."
“This crisis has shown us that sometimes even the safety nets
need a safety net,” said UPS’s Clifton. “We are so proud that our
donation is helping Miriam’s Kitchen continue to safely carry out
their important work.”
Designated by the governments of countries around the world as a
“critical infrastructure business,” UPS deliveries are saving lives
and livelihoods. The company offers its heartfelt thanks to the
495,000 UPSers around the world, whose work is essential during the
pandemic, and who continue to deliver safely every day.
About UPSUPS (NYSE: UPS) is a global leader in
logistics, offering a broad range of solutions including
transporting packages and freight; facilitating international
trade, and deploying advanced technology to more efficiently manage
the world of business. UPS is committed to operating more
sustainably – for customers, the environment and the communities we
serve around the world. Headquartered in Atlanta, UPS serves more
than 220 countries and territories worldwide. UPS was
awarded America’s Best Customer
Service company for Shipping and Delivery services by
Newsweek magazine; Fortune magazine’s Most Valuable Brand in
Transportation; and top rankings on the JUST
100 list for social responsibility, the Dow Jones
Sustainability World Index, and the Harris Poll Reputation
Quotient, among other prestigious rankings and awards. The company
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Media Contact: Danielle Cassady, dcassady@ups.com
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