The Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner, Texas, known mainly for Shiner Beers, joined the recovery efforts of Puerto Rico after the passage of Hurricane Maria, with a donation of $ 100,000 granted to various non-profit organizations .
The lack of electricity, water and communication, coupled with the limitation of basic services and access to gasoline, gas or diesel, are just part of the effects left by the devastating hurricane after its arrival on the island last September 20. Shiner Brewery managed to make these donations together with its local distributor, V. Suárez & amp; Co., who helped you in the selection of the organizations that will benefit:
- Network of Foundations of Puerto Rico
- Puerto Rico Recovery Fund
- Food Bank of Puerto Rico
- Foundation of Puerto Rico
- United Way of Puerto Rico
- United for Puerto Rico
As a family company with a long history in Puerto Rico, its community, heritage and traditions, and with employees who live around the island, V. Suárez & Co. served as the perfect partner to help Spoetzl Brewery identify who would be the most appropriate recipients to receive this monetary contribution.
“Our hearts are with those who were affected by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. We are proud of V. Suárez & amp; Co., our distributor in Puerto Rico, and their efforts to address these challenges they now face. We are committed to providing our help to them and to the people of Puerto Rico on their road to recovery, “said Jimmy Mauric, Master Brewer of Shiner.
“We believe in the spirit of Puerto Ricans and we want to be part of the recovery of the Island. We are eternally grateful to our Shiner partners and their interest in helping the citizens of Puerto Rico,” said Javier Pérez, Director of Marketing for the beverage area. by V. Suárez & amp; Co.
As a result of natural disasters similar to Hurricane Maria, the Shiner brewery and its owners have made contributions to nonprofit organizations in the most affected areas. As in Puerto Rico, Shiner responded with help in Florida and Texas after they were affected by hurricanes Irma and Harvey, respectively.
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