When Disasters Strike

When disasters strike, our immediate response is “How can we help?” Hanesbrands has a well established legacy of providing vital assistance in times of need to our employees and their communities. In addition to our long-standing work with the American Red Cross, we also work on the front lines, donating food, water, shelter, medical and hygiene supplies, and volunteering our time.

In the last decade, we have provided assistance to help ease the pain and promote recovery from these tragic disasters:

  • Gulf Coast Oil Spill, Gulf of Mexico – Hanesbrands donated 50,000 pairs of Hanes, L'eggs and Just My Size. pantyhose to be used by nonprofit and grassroots volunteer groups that are making oil-absorbing hair booms to fight the Gulf Coast oil spill. Hanesbrands donated 12,500 pairs of pantyhose to Sunshine and Shores and 37,500 pairs to San Francisco-based Matter of Trust. (Press Release)
  • Earthquake, Haiti – After the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, Hanesbrands donated more than $3 million in cash, clothing, tents, food and water to help our contract workers in Port-au-Prince and the general population of Haiti. In addition, employees around the world donated tens of thousands of dollars in relief aid. Learn more.
  • Tropical Storm Noel, Dominican Republic – In the wake of Tropical Storm Noel in October 2007, Hanesbrands’ Dos Rios Textiles facility provided needed food and water to employees and residents staying in shelters and delivered company-donated supplies to employee homes. Learn more.
  • Hurricane Ida, El Salvador – Hanesbrands met the urgent needs of our employees living in the region by donating food, water and medical supplies, as well as construction materials to repair employees’ homes. Learn more.
  • Earthquake, China – Hanesbrands donated $50,000 to the American Red Cross relief fund after a deadly earthquake destroyed parts of Sichuan province, China.
  • Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans, LA – With its collaborative partnering in 2005 and quick donation of apparel and underwear for Hurricane Katrina survivors along the U.S. Gulf Coast, Hanesbrands earned the American Red Cross’ prestigious “Circle of Humanitarian” award.
  • Typhoon Ketsana, Philippines – To alleviate the damage in the Philippines caused by the devastation of Typhoon Ketsana, Hanesbrands donated $10,000 to American Red Cross relief fund.
  • Earthquake, Costa Rica – Hanesbrands donated appliances, clothes, furniture, mattresses and financial assistance for home reconstruction to Hanesbrands employees in Costa Rica affected by an earthquake in 2009. Employees around the world also donated more than $3,800 in relief funds.