As part of its initial response to the extreme weather event, Countdown is donating $200,000 cash to help Kiwis in affected areas, plus committing to donate critical products to support organisations.
Countdown Gisborne was able to open today, and Countdown Napier hoped to open its doors this afternoon. Overnight, the supermarket's supply chain team worked hard to ensure deliveries could get to cut-off communities.
“The cyclone has had a devastating impact on families and we know that the following days and weeks will be critical in helping get people back on their feet - so alongside making sure people can get the food and other essentials they need at our stores, we’re committed to helping organisations and charities who are acting as lifelines to people on the ground,” said Spencer Sonn, Countdown’s Managing Director.
“In times of crisis, it’s critical that we pull together to support those most in need and we hope that our donation will go some way towards helping efforts as recovery begins in our most hard hit communities.
“We’re deeply grateful to our incredible team who continue to do everything they can to get food where it needs to go and make sure Kiwis have the essentials they need.”
