Food retailers, wholesalers giving more than $30 million to Katrina relief; companies also sending truckloads of in-kind aid.(Fast Food Facts) From: Food Manufacturing | Date: September 1, 2005 | COPYRIGHT 2005 Advantage Business Media. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information) Copyright information

WASHINGTON, DC -- Food retailers and wholesalers across America are already donating more than $20 million in financial support alone for Hurricane Katrina relief, according to the Food Marketing Institute (FMI). And they are giving more than $10 million more in aid, including truckloads of food, bottled water, ice, baby formula, diapers, paper towels, cleaning supplies, disinfectant and personal hygiene items.

They are using their distribution centers near the disaster areas to collect and deliver materials, dedicating trucks, drivers, transportation executives and other ...

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