Grainger 'Bucket Build' volunteers assemble 4,000 disaster relief kits
Grainger hosted its fourth annual Grainger Bucket Build on September 11. The volunteer event brought together nearly 500 Grainger team members, ToolBank USA partners, and students from YouthBuild Lake County and YouthBuild Waukegan to assemble more than 4,000 disaster relief kits at the company's Lake Forest headquarters.
Volunteers assembled the disaster relief kits by filling five-gallon buckets with essential cleaning supplies and hand tools that will help families and individuals begin the process of recovery after a natural disaster.
"I'm inspired by the pride and compassion our team members showed at the Bucket Build, and grateful for the collaboration with YouthBuild Global, our local YouthBuild programs and ToolBank USA," said Chief Human Resources Officer Melanie Tinto. "This event reflects our commitment to building resilient communities by creating long-term opportunities for recovery, workforce development and empowerment. It's a privilege to work together with our partners to keep the world working."
The disaster relief kits will be distributed by ToolBank USA to communities affected by future natural disasters, which may include families and individuals in Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New Orleans, Panama City, Tampa, and San Juan, Puerto Rico. Previously, kits have been deployed in the wake of hurricanes, wildfires, floods and other natural disasters.
"We are incredibly grateful for our continued partnership with Grainger as we head into our third year as their disaster relief bucket distribution partner," said Trey Bearden, CEO of ToolBank USA. "These kits provide critical tools and supplies that help communities recover after devastating storms. Our disaster services team looks forward to putting them into the hands of those currently navigating recovery, as well as communities that will face disasters in the future."
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