By Our Reporter
On Friday, Crown Beverages Limited in partnership with its global franchiser’s philanthropic arm, the PepsiCo Foundation, handed over a cheque of Ugx 760 million and brand new 4-Wheel double Cabin pick-up to the Head of the COVID-19 National Task force Hon. Mary Karooro Okurut.
Dr Amos Nzeyi, Chairman Board of Directors of Crown Beverages Limited stated that their contribution will go towards relief food for vulnerable households as well as logistical support for the Ministry of Health.
“PepsiCo foundation has activated all its global resources to support its franchisees across the world, we greatly appreciate their efforts. As Crown Beverages Ltd, we pride ourselves in supporting our communities through a number of CSR projects and for this fight against COVID-19 we take it as our responsibility,” Dr. Nzeyi said.
Speaking at the handover, Hon. Mary Karooro Okurut emphasized that the funds will be used to purchase and distribute food to the needy people. “The food items will include beans, maize flour and powdered milk for lactating mothers. Distribution will be done by Government and the Uganda Red Cross Society under the supervision of the National and District Task Forces on COVID – 19.”
Crown Beverages has also provided over 2,500 cartons of water and soda to Ministry of Health, Uganda Red Cross and Uganda Police. It also supported KCCA with 2,200 liters of fuel for ambulances and garbage trucks around Kampala.
To-date, Crown Beverages Limited support towards the COVID-19 fight is valued at Ugx 1,000,0000,0000 (one billion Ugandan shillings).
