October 8, 2024
Anheuser-Busch Delivers Emergency Drinking Water to Support Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts Across the Southeast
As communities across the Southeast respond to the catastrophic damage of Hurricane Helene, Anheuser-Busch is actively supporting relief and recovery efforts across the region. Together with our wholesaler partners, we are working alongside the American Red Cross to provide clean, safe drinking water to communities impacted by the hurricane.
Below are the latest updates detailing Anheuser-Busch's emergency drinking water deliveries to the region. If you have been directly impacted by the storm, please visit the American Red Cross website for the most up-to-date distribution center information.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8
Additional 50,000 Cans of Emergency Drinking Water to Support Wicked Weed Brewing Employees in Asheville, NC
In order to provide impacted employees and their families with clean, safe drinking water, Anheuser-Busch delivered an additional truckload (50,000+ cans) of emergency drinking water to its craft brewery partner, Wicked Weed Brewing, in Asheville, North Carolina on Tuesday, October 8.
More than 18,000 Cans of Emergency Drinking Water to North Carolina
At the request of its wholesaler partner R. H. Barringer Distributing Company, Anheuser-Busch delivered 18,000+ cans of emergency drinking water to the United Way of Catawba County in Hickory, North Carolina on Tuesday, October 8.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 7
More than 11,000 Cans of Emergency Drinking Water to North Carolina
At the request of its wholesaler partner Budweiser of Asheville Inc., Anheuser-Busch delivered 11,000+ cans of emergency drinking water for distribution to Beloved Asheville, Eblen Charities, Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, and World Central Kitchen in Fletcher, North Carolina on Monday, October 7.
More than 11,000 Cans of Emergency Drinking Water to North Carolina
At the request of its wholesaler partner Adams Beverages, Anheuser-Busch delivered 11,000+ cans of emergency drinking water for distribution to the United Way of Greater Charlotte in Charlotte, North Carolina on Monday, October 7.
More than 14,000 Cans of Emergency Drinking Water to South Carolina
At the request of its wholesaler partner A B Beverage Company of Aiken, Anheuser-Busch delivered 14,000+ cans of emergency drinking water for distribution to the Aiken County Emergency Agency in Aiken, South Carolina on Monday, October 7.
More than 16,000 Cans of Emergency Drinking Water to Georgia
At the request of its wholesaler partner A B Beverage Company of Augusta, Anheuser-Busch delivered 16,000+ cans of emergency drinking water for distribution to Georgia Power, Richmond County Emergency Agency, and Columbia County Emergency Agency in Evans, Georgia on Monday, October 7.
More than 16,000 Cans of Emergency Drinking Water to Georgia
At the request of its wholesaler partner Southern Crown Partners, Anheuser-Busch delivered 16,000+ cans of emergency drinking water for distribution to the Pierce County Fire Department in Blackshear, Georgia on Monday, October 7.
More than 18,000 Cans of Emergency Drinking Water to Georgia
At the request of its wholesaler partner Johnson Distributing, Anheuser-Busch delivered 18,000+ cans of emergency drinking water for distribution to multiple Baptist Church locations in Valdosta, Georgia on Monday, October 7.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5
More than 16,000 Cans of Emergency Drinking Water to Florida
At the request of its wholesaler partner Great Bay Distributors, Anheuser-Busch delivered 16,000+ cans of emergency drinking water for distribution to the American Red Cross in St. Petersburg, Florida on Saturday, October 5.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4
More than 11,000 Cans of Emergency Drinking Water to Tennessee
At the request of its wholesaler partner Eagle Distributing Co., Anheuser-Busch delivered 11,000+ cans of emergency drinking water to the Cocke County Emergency Management Agency in Knoxville, Tennessee on Friday, October 4.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3
More Than 150,000 Cans of Emergency Drinking Water to North Carolina and South Carolina
At the request of the American Red Cross, Anheuser-Busch and its wholesaler partner KW Associates LLC delivered three truckloads (150,000+ cans) of emergency drinking water to Greenville, South Carolina on Wednesday, October 3. The water will support impacted communities across North Carolina and South Carolina.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2
More Than 50,000 Cans of Emergency Drinking Water to Tennessee
At the request of the American Red Cross, Anheuser-Busch and its wholesaler partner Holston Distributing Co delivered one truckload (50,000+ cans) of emergency drinking water to Johnson City, Tennessee on Wednesday, October 2.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1
More than 50,000 Cans of Emergency Drinking Water to Support Wicked Weed Brewing Employees in Asheville, NC
In order to provide impacted employees and their families with clean, safe drinking water, Anheuser-Busch delivered one truckload (50,000 cans) of emergency drinking water to its craft brewery partner, Wicked Weed Brewing, in Asheville, North Carolina on Tuesday, October 1.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
More Than 100,000 Cans of Emergency Drinking Water to Florida
At the request of the American Red Cross, Anheuser-Busch and its wholesaler partner Tri-Eagle Sales delivered two truckloads (100,000+ cans) of emergency drinking water to Tallahassee, Florida on Monday, September 30.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
More Than 50,000 Cans of Emergency Drinking Water to Florida
At the request of their wholesaler partners Gold Coast Eagle, Anheuser-Busch delivered one truckload (50,000+ cans) of emergency drinking water to Sarasota, Florida on Saturday, September 28. Gold Coast Eagle is working with local officials to distribute the clean, safe drinking water to residents and first responders in need.
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