Heaven Hill Brands is pledging $400,000 across two main priorities – employee communities and hospitality professionals. Recognizing the effect of coronavirus on so many individuals, Heaven Hill will distribute donations across the following community partner funds:
Louisville, Ky. – One Louisville
Bardstown, Ky. – Tri-County United Way
Austin, Texas – Stand with Austin
Lethbridge, Canada – United Way of Lethbridge & South Western Alberta
Dublin, Ireland – Community Foundation of Ireland
In support of the hospitality professionals that partner with Heaven Hill day-to-day to support business, Heaven Hill said it will contribute donations directly to local market charitable organizations. The Heaven Hill sales team will mobilize efforts across their local communities to assist local non-profits directly supporting industry professionals and their families.
In addition, Heaven Hill said it is committing parts of operations to producing, bottling and distributing of hand sanitizer. These efforts will support healthcare facilities, first responders, and high-risk populations in cooperation with local and state government. Production of hand sanitizer will shortly be underway at the following facilities:
Evan Williams Bourbon Experience in Downtown Louisville, Ky.
Deep Eddy Vodka Tasting Room in Dripping Springs, Texas
Black Velvet Distillery in Lethbridge, Canada
Social distancing and sanitization protocols have been implemented to ensure employees are protected while assembling a critical product to combat the spread of coronavirus. All hand sanitizer formulas follow the approved Federal Drug Administration guidelines.