SALT LAKE CITY — October 9, 2024 — Alsco Uniforms, a fifth-generation family owned and operated uniform and laundry service, recently donated $25,000 to The Salvation Army to assist in recovery efforts in Western North Carolina. They are also donating 500 motorist first aid kits to the relief efforts of the NC Restaurant & Lodging Association and the Petty Family Foundation. These donations will provide vital first aid and financial resources for both immediate and long-term recovery efforts in the wake of destructive flooding left by Hurricane Helene.
As Hurricane Helene devastated the South, it hit Western North Carolina especially hard. Roads into towns were wiped out, and the floodwater severely damaged many water systems. The storm knocked out cell service across the region. Residents are still struggling to find safe sources of food and water. Alsco Uniforms is also supporting the laundry efforts of many hotels in the area to ensure clean linen is available for those displaced using hotels as shelter.
Bob Steiner, chief executive officer of Alsco Uniforms, expressed these sentiments: “Alsco Uniforms cares deeply about the communities we serve. The people and businesses of North Carolina have utilized our laundry services throughout the years, and we want to give back. We are honored to contribute to the community as they recover from this devastating disaster. We hope this can make a real impact.”
The Salvation Army is working tirelessly across Western North Carolina to deliver essential services like food, water, hygiene supplies, baby products, and vital cleaning and emergency supplies. They will use this donation to secure and distribute these supplies to the people who need them. As local organizations with long histories of philanthropy in North Carolina, the NCRLA and Petty Family Foundation will distribute first aid kits to those who need them most.
This donation reinforces the dedication to social responsibility and community betterment that Alsco Uniforms embodies.
If you would like to contribute to Hurricane Helene relief efforts, you can donate to The Salvation Army here.
About Alsco Uniforms
Alsco Uniforms is a fifth-generation family-owned and operated uniform and linen laundry service company founded in 1889. They are recognized by the prestigious Hohenstein Institute for having invented the uniform and linen rental industry. Celebrating over 135 years of business, Alsco Uniforms provides laundry services and other products that keep businesses clean and safe for customers across all market segments, including healthcare, automotive, industrial, and hospitality. With more than 200 locations and 16,000 employees, Alsco Uniforms provides laundry services and other services and products to over 350,000 customers in 13 countries, which makes Alsco Uniforms the largest uniform company in the world. Visit alsco.com to learn more about why It Pays to Keep Clean® with Alsco Uniforms. Join Alsco Uniforms on Facebook at Facebook.com/AlscoUniforms, on X at @alscouniforms, on Instagram at @alscoinc, and on LinkedIn at Alsco Uniforms.
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