7-Eleven donated one million masks to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The company’s donation comes amid an extreme personal protective equipment shortage in the medical community.
‘7-Eleven is a brand that cares deeply about the people and communities in which we operate, particularly the first responders and the medical community who put their lives on the line for us every day,” said 7-Eleven President and Chief Executive Officer Joe DePinto. “When we heard shortages of masks were becoming a serious issue in hospitals, we felt it was our responsibility to respond and help.”
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Hospitals are facing critical shortages of PPE that includes masks and gloves. The shortage has led to hospitals re-using masks and American volunteers sewing masks at home to donate to local hospitals.
7-Eleven provided all operating corporate and franchisee-owned stores with a supply of masks for use by franchisees and their employees. The company donated all remaining inventory to FEMA.
The brand announced additional protective measures for its stores last month, including the introduction of sneeze guards at registers. 7-Eleven also announced enhanced standards and procedures for hygiene, food handling, and high-touch surfaces cleanings. In addition, the company has established a leadership team dedicated complying with the CDC and World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines.
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