Mars Impact Fund is committing $1 million to World Central Kitchen to support relief efforts in Venezuela after a pair of earthquakes. The funding is intended to help deliver more than 200,000 meals to affected families, according to the announcement. Mars says the support targets families impacted by what it describes as catastrophic dual earthquakes. In addition to the grant, the company’s South American businesses are taking other actions related to the response, including backing canine search-and-rescue efforts and making food donations to local organizations. The reports do not provide additional details on the specific dates or magnitudes of the earthquakes, or on the geographic areas covered by the meal distribution, but they consistently link the donation to immediate humanitarian assistance through World Central Kitchen. The overall focus described across the sources is on providing food to families affected by the earthquakes and supporting local response capabilities through search-and-rescue and donated supplies.
Mars Impact Fund pledges $1M to World Central Kitchen for Venezuela earthquake relief
Mars Impact Fund is committing $1 million to World Central Kitchen to support relief efforts in Venezuela after a pair of earthquakes. The funding is intended to help deliver more than 200,000 meals t...
- Mars Impact Fund commits $1 million to World Central Kitchen for Venezuela earthquake relief.
- The aid is aimed at families affected by dual earthquakes.
- The grant is intended to help provide more than 200,000 meals.
- Mars South American businesses also support canine search-and-rescue teams.
- Mars reports making additional food donations to local organizations.
The grant awarded to World Central Kitchen will help provide more than 200,000 meals for families in Venezuela following catastrophic dual earthquakes. Mars South American businesses are also supporting canine search-and-rescue teams, food donations to local organizations and providing...
1 hour agoThe grant awarded to World Central Kitchen will help provide more than 200,000 meals for families in Venezuela following catastrophic dual earthquakes. Mars South American businesses are also supporting canine search-and-rescue teams, food donations to local organizations and providing...
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