Tractor Supply assists Tennessee tornado relief
Tractor Supply Company has provided support to employees and residents following the devastating tornados that struck the Nashville and middle Tennessee region on March 3.
The farm and ranch retailer has donated $50,000 in gift cards to the American Red Cross of Nashville Area to assist those who may have been impacted by the storm. The store gift cards can be used for pet and animal products like food, feed and beds, or other necessary supplies for repairs such as tools, stock tanks, extension cords, gloves, plastic tarps and more.
MuttNation Foundation is partnering with Tractor Supply Co. and Generous to match donations and support shelters in Davidson, Putnam, Wilson and Benton counties by reaching their goal of $37,500, which will become $75,000 with the matching funds.
In addition, the five Tractor Supply stores located in and around the city of Nashville, are offering aid for customers to purchasing disaster relief materials.
Customers visiting stores in Carthage, Cookeville, Hendersonville, Lebanon and Old Hickory can ask management for help at check out. These area district managers also provided meals for their neighborhood fire stations as a thank you to the first responders.
Tractor Supply employees that were impacted by the tornado have been encouraged to contact their HR Business Partner to apply for assistance through the Employee Assistance Fund, a program providing short-term emergency support to those in need. The need for assistance can stem from a natural disaster, serious illness or injury, or other catastrophic circumstances.
Employees located at the Store Support Center in Brentwood will be collecting items for the Community Resource Center and Second Harvest Food Bank starting March 9. Tractor Supply is based in Brentwood, Tenn.
The farm and ranch retailer has donated $50,000 in gift cards to the American Red Cross of Nashville Area to assist those who may have been impacted by the storm. The store gift cards can be used for pet and animal products like food, feed and beds, or other necessary supplies for repairs such as tools, stock tanks, extension cords, gloves, plastic tarps and more.
MuttNation Foundation is partnering with Tractor Supply Co. and Generous to match donations and support shelters in Davidson, Putnam, Wilson and Benton counties by reaching their goal of $37,500, which will become $75,000 with the matching funds.In addition, the five Tractor Supply stores located in and around the city of Nashville, are offering aid for customers to purchasing disaster relief materials.
Customers visiting stores in Carthage, Cookeville, Hendersonville, Lebanon and Old Hickory can ask management for help at check out. These area district managers also provided meals for their neighborhood fire stations as a thank you to the first responders.
Tractor Supply employees that were impacted by the tornado have been encouraged to contact their HR Business Partner to apply for assistance through the Employee Assistance Fund, a program providing short-term emergency support to those in need. The need for assistance can stem from a natural disaster, serious illness or injury, or other catastrophic circumstances.
Employees located at the Store Support Center in Brentwood will be collecting items for the Community Resource Center and Second Harvest Food Bank starting March 9. Tractor Supply is based in Brentwood, Tenn.