The Hershey Company Commits $1 Million to Production of Disposable Facemasks - Seite 2

Caring for Caregivers
Hershey has also expanded its donation programs to support hospitals and healthcare institutions across the U.S.  It’s delivered tens of thousands of pounds of treats to more than 50 facilities in over a dozen states to lift the spirts of front-line health workers, and provide encouragement through small “moments of goodness” throughout their days.

Acting Locally
Closer to home, the company is working closely with the professionals from the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center by making donations of N95 masks and surgical gloves, along with hand sanitizing stations.  Hershey is also donating warehouse space and supply chain expertise to operate a 22,000-square foot distribution center on the Hershey Company campus to help the flow of supplies from Penn State Health to its network of providers.

In addition to its local healthcare efforts, Hershey continues to work closely with Milton Hershey School, providing product donations, rallying employees to provide messages of support to students, and continuing to provide virtual guest speakers for the school’s award-winning Hershey Honors Business program.

Supporting Employee Health and Security
Ensuring the health and security of Hershey employees is a primary focus of the company’s COVID response.  From the outset of the current crisis, the company has worked  to offer various options to enable employees to continue working with enhanced safety and economic security.  Increased safety and protective measures, modified and flexible work schedules, work-from-home options, pay incentives and enhanced assistance programs have been implemented to help employees navigate this challenging time.

“Hershey’s remarkable employees are the first and foremost priority during this extraordinary time,” said Chief Human Resources Officer Chris Scalia.  “They not only make it possible to maintain our operations as a critical piece of our communities’ food supply, but also exemplify our commitment to excellence, safety and our belief that we are stronger together.”

Providing Economic Wellbeing Across the Value Chain
As a food manufacturer, Hershey is also an important link in the broader food supply chain and contributes to the economic wellbeing of thousands of people, particularly farmers and other food raw material suppliers.  The company is working to help provide economic stability to its partners, suppliers and communities by creating jobs in manufacturing and sales and working across the supply chain with our partners and suppliers.