Rite Aid Foundation makes significant contribution to American Red Cross Louisiana Capital Area

The Rite Aid Foundation announced Monday a $50,000 donation to the American Red Cross Louisiana Capital Area to help the victims, families and communities across the greater Baton Rouge area that were affected by the historic rainfall and flooding over the weekend.

"Our hearts and prayers go out to everyone affected by this weekend's devastating rainfall and the flooding that followed," stated Ken Martindale, Rite Aid CEO of stores, president of Rite Aid Corp. and president of The Rite Aid Foundation. "As cleanup begins and rebuilding gets underway, we hope that our donation to the American Red Cross helps make it just a little easier for those who have been impacted the most."

Rite Aid operates 61 stores in Louisiana, including 11 in the greater Baton Rouge area. The company employs nearly 1,000 associates across the state.