Hyundai recently contributed to organizations in the Coastal Empire to assist with hurricane relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Hyundai did this through a continued partnership with the Salvation Army of Savannah and Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia, which have both been instrumental in assisting residents who have been impacted by the hurricane.
As part of Hyundai’s relief efforts, Hyundai donated $15,000 to Salvation Army of Savannah and $15,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank.
“The devastation caused by Hurricane Helene to the Coastal Georgia area continues to reveal its impact, and we recognize the challenging road to recovery ahead,” said Brandon Ramirez, director of corporate social responsibility, Hyundai Motor North America. “We are grateful to support the efforts of two of our local partners, Second Harvest Food Bank of Coastal Georgia and Salvation Army Savannah, so they can continue to provide immediate relief to our neighbors and communities affected in the area.”
Since 2023, Hyundai has supported the Salvation Army of Savannah, whose work combats food insecurity in the community.
“The Salvation Army, not only in Savannah, but throughout the Southern 6 States devasted by Hurricane Helene, is extremely grateful for the generous gift of $15,000 from HMGMA,” said Maj. Jason Smith, corps officer at Salvation Army of Savannah. “Over the past week, The Salvation Army in Savannah has served over 18,983 Hot Meals, 4,100 meal boxes, and 19,399 snacks/drinks in 7 locations throughout Bryan, Long, Bulloch, Chatham and Effingham Counties. Throughout Georgia over 90,000 meals have been distributed with 26 Mobile Feeding Units in 41 State Declared Disaster Counties. The Salvation Army could not do this without the generous support from the community in which we serve. We encourage our communities to support The Salvation Army response by visiting HelpSalvationArmy.org or by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY.”
Since 2022, Hyundai Motor America has supported Second Harvest Food Bank, a food bank that provides food in 21 counties throughout the year and has also been providing meals to residents impacted by the hurricane.
“Hyundai’s support will make a significant difference in our capacity to help those affected by the most recent weather event. With their generous contribution, Second Harvest will be able to provide essential aid and resources to those in need in Coastal Georgia,” explained Mary Jane Crouch, Executive Director for Second Harvest.
Hyundai Motor America
Hyundai Motor America offers U.S. consumers a technology-rich lineup of cars, SUVs, and electrified vehicles, while supporting Hyundai Motor Company’s Progress for Humanity vision. Hyundai has significant operations in the U.S., including its North American headquarters in California, the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama assembly plant, the all-new Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (in development in Georgia), and several cutting-edge R&D facilities. These operations, combined with those of Hyundai’s 835 independent dealers, contribute $20.1 billion annually and 190,000 jobs to the U.S. economy, according to a recent economic impact report. For more information, visit www.hyundainews.com.
