McKee Sends Help to Families, Victims, Disaster Workers

WASHINGTON, DC, September 18, 2001 – One week after the terrorist attacks in New York and Washington, the member companies of the Grocery Manufacturers of America (GMA) have stepped up efforts to provide major financial contributions as well as truckloads of food, beverages and other essential needs for the victims of this tragedy.

Given the needs of the victims, survivors and relief workers, the food, beverage and consumer products industry is in a unique position to provide the kind of help needed by the disaster relief organizations. Like most Americans and U.S. businesses, the industry felt an immediate impulse to do everything it could to help those in need.

To help the American public understand the industry’s efforts to aid disaster relief efforts, GMA is committed to providing the media a comprehensive picture of its member company contributions.

McKee Foods Corporation, makers of Little Debbie Snack Cakes and Sunbelt Snacks, donated $100,000 to the American Red Cross. In addition, McKee Foods has delivered more than 264,000 snack products to assist victims and workers in Washington, DC and New York.