Island Energy Services collaborates with business partners to rush two 40-foot containers of Arrowhead® Brand water to the American Red Cross, Hawai’i Chapter for Maui wildfire response efforts
The shipping containers contain more than 67,000 bottles of donated Arrowhead® Mountain Spring Water which will be distributed by the American Red Cross to those in need
Kapolei, Hawaiʻi - August 12 , 2023 – Island Energy Services announced today an initial donation of two 40-foot shipping containers with more than 67,000 bottles of water to support the relief and recovery efforts on Maui. The team of business partners includes Island Energy Services, Odyssey Logistics, an expert in freight forwarding, and BlueTriton Brands, a producer of Arrowhead® 100% Mountain Spring Water. The partnership has mobilized efforts for the initial delivery and the resources necessary to provide additional bottled water donations in the coming weeks.
“Our hearts are deeply saddened by the devastating wildfires that have swept through the beautiful Hawaiian island of Maui and our thoughts are with all those who are affected,” said Laura A. Krueger, Director of External Communications with BlueTriton Brands. “At BlueTriton Brands, we have teamed up with Island Energy Services and the American Red Cross to deliver vital bottles of Arrowhead® Mountain Spring Water, with the aim of aiding individuals, families, and communities as they recover from this disaster. This collective effort stands as a testament to our commitment to offer on-the-ground assistance and clean drinking water in the face of this unprecedented crisis.”
“The Red Cross is working around the clock to deliver help to those impacted by the wildfires,” said Diane Peters-Nguyen, CEO of the American Red Cross, Pacific Islands Region. “We could not perform the important work we do without the generosity of our donors. With their support, the Red Cross is always there when disaster strikes to respond with sheltering and the supplies needed to care for those impacted.”
Island Energy Services earlier announced its commitment to supporting response and recovery efforts and has pledged to match customer donations on a dollar for dollar match up to $50,000 via its Texaco network through the Hawaii Community Foundation’s Maui Strong Fund.
