Nestlé Waters North America has pledged $1-million in bottled water to support disaster relief efforts and communities affected by the earthquake that struck Haiti last week.
On Jan. 13, one day after the earthquake struck the Port-au-Prince area, Director of Corporate Affairs John?Challinor announced Nestlé Waters “has identified, accessed and is arranging shipment of bottled water resources from nearby locations in the Caribbean islands, with more to follow” from its plants in the United States.
“Given the vast infrastructure damage caused by the earthquake, Nestlé Waters is working with relief organizations to coordinate logistics of the donation to ensure the bottled water reaches those most in need as soon as possible,” said Challinor.
While the final death toll could take weeks to determine, early estimates are that 100,000 to 200,000 people are feared dead.
“With two million people in Port- au-Prince and surrounding areas without potable water, this donation is likely just the beginning of what will be needed,” said Challinor.
The initial donation is anticipated to include products from Nestlé Waters’ Nestlé Pure Life purified water, and the Poland Spring, Zephyrhills and Acqua Panna spring water brands.
