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Smith's giving support to children's hospitals during pandemic

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Posted at 2:53 PM, Sep 09, 2020
and last updated 2020-09-09 18:53:35-04

Smith’s Food & Drug Stores has provided financial support to families facing a medical crises and gifts of admiration to first responders amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Smith’s has donated $1 million to children’s hospitals in the Intermountain West to support charity healthcare programs for injured and sick children who are less fortunate.

In addition, associates will be delivering care packages to first responders, including health care workers, as a token of appreciation for their work on the front lines.

St. Rose Dominican Health Foundation received $275,000 of the donation. Other hospitals receiving donations in major Smith’s markets include: Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City; University of New Mexico Children’s Hospital in Albuquerque; and Renown Children's Hospital in Reno.