Georgia-Pacific partners with Convoy of Hope to help Texas after Hurricane Beryl
In addition to delivering food, the company donated hygiene items such as baby diapers, paper towels, and cleaning supplies
Recently, Hurricane Beryl crossed East Texas, leaving in its path felled trees, floods, power and water shortages. In face of this situation, Convoy of Hope, Georgia-Pacific and the city of Corrigan aided area residents by distributing the essential supplies to those in need – Convoy of Hope quickly answered the call for help this week and sent an 18-wheeler loaded with the essential supplies.
“We have been living out of my car this week. We don’t have power to cool our home or cook a hot meal. To say the least, this has been a difficult time”, said Alison Chauban, of Corrigan, one of more than 500 motorists who took advantage of the Convoy of Hope and Georgia-Pacific food-distribution event.
In addition to delivering food, the company donated hygiene items such as baby diapers, paper towels, and cleaning supplies. As a Convoy of Hope partner, Georgia-Pacific provides paper products such as Quilted Northern, Angel Soft bath tissue, Brawny paper towels, and Dixie disposable tableware toward the non-profit organization’s relief efforts.
“We have enjoyed a wonderful partnership with Convoy of Hope for many years”, said Yana Ogletree, Georgia-Pacific public and government affairs manager for Texas. “I have always known Convoy of Hope to be an incredible organization offering hope to those in need; however, for the first time I was able to see first-hand the significant role they play in disaster recovery and how they truly touch the lives of those affected by unfortunate situations”.
“Convoy of Hope is so grateful for the partnership of Georgia-Pacific,” said Ethan Forhetz, Convoy of Hope vice president of public engagement. “Knowing we have partners like Georgia-Pacific who step up during times of crisis allows us to serve people better. Convoy of Hope is on pace to respond to a record number of disasters this year, including Hurricane Beryl, and we couldn’t do it without the generosity and support of Georgia-Pacific. They are helping Convoy of Hope deliver hope to survivors of the storm”.
