Target Donates $50K to Midwest Relief Efforts

Minneapolis-based Target Corp. has donated $50,000 in monetary and product support to Tornado relief efforts in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Missouri.

The donation includes $45,000 in cash to the American Red Cross and $5,000 in gift cards to local non-profits to provide items to help the community recover.

“Our hearts go out to the communities impacted by the recent tornadoes in the Midwest. These are communities we serve, and places where our team members live and work,” said Gregg Steinhafel, chairman, president and CEO, Target. “We hope our support helps to provide relief and comfort during the recovery.”

This year, Target has given $500,000 to the American Red Cross as part of the non-profit’s Annual Disaster Giving Program.

Target operates 1,797 stores in the United States and 124 in Canada.