LAS VEGAS, April 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- MGM Resorts
International (NYSE: MGM) today announced a broad range of
donations and initiatives intended to help alleviate supply
shortages and support local communities through the coronavirus
(COVID-19) pandemic. By leveraging its supply chain,
procurement capabilities, distribution systems, supplier network
and other resources, MGM is delivering on a daily basis, urgent
logistical support to help manage supply shortages of critical
items.
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"We are leveraging the resources of our company to make a
difference by delivering much-needed support and product where it
is most required. We are committed to providing relief to medical
staff and others who are on the front line of this global battle
against COVID-19 as well as the volunteer organizations on the
ground serving local communities," said Bill Hornbuckle, Acting CEO and President of MGM
Resorts International. "We are fully mobilized and doing all we can
to support as many people as possible during this difficult
time."
MGM provided logistical support helping the Nevada COVID-19 Task
Force transport 250,000 COVID-19 rapid test kits and meet vital
storage needs—the tests must remain frozen to be viable—for the
State of Nevada. The company
donated large freezer and refrigeration units from its Mandalay Bay
property to the University Medical Center (UMC) of Southern Nevada for COVID-19 rapid test
storage. MGM partnered with Penske Trucks to meet the demand for
freezer and refrigerated storage. These efforts will help UMC
process a high volume of COVID-19 tests.
The Company is working closely with MGM Macau to source and ship
much needed personal protective equipment (PPE) for healthcare
workers in Nevada, including
200,000 gloves and 261,000 gowns. By leveraging its global arm in
China, MGM is procuring and
transporting orders of medical grade gloves and gowns for the
COVID-19 Task Force to distribute to healthcare workers who are in
desperate need of this equipment.
"We have been working closely with the Nevada COVID-19 Task
Force to identify current pressing needs. By leveraging our supply
chain, we can help source critical items that are in high demand,"
said Stacey Taylor, Senior Vice
President & Chief Procurement Officer, MGM Resorts
International.
MGM is working closely with community partners throughout the
country to understand unique regional demands to provide support
where it is needed most. So far, the Company has donated more than
555,405 pounds of food, which equates to 462,837 meals. The Company
has contributed much needed personal hygiene supplies, furniture
and other items.
Starting April 14, chefs from the
company's resorts will cook and donate 1,000 hot meals a day for
Catholic Charities of Southern
Nevada. The effort – which will last through April 30, 2020 meets an essential need for
the facility, which just recently reopened its Emergency Night
Shelter after a shelter client was confirmed as positive with
COVID-19.
"We are closely monitoring COVID-19 pandemic developments
through the lens of how we can help people on the ground during
this crisis, at local, regional, national and global levels," said
Jyoti Chopra, Senior Vice President,
Chief Diversity & Sustainability Officer for MGM Resorts
International. "Our model is predicated on
public-private-partnerships to deliver goods and services, on
scale, where it matters most so that we can embrace humanity and
protect our planet."
Additional information below:
Nevada COVID-19 Task Force Donations:
The goal of the
Nevada COVID-19 task force is to expand the capacity of
Nevada's healthcare system. MGM
Resorts is working closely with the task force to transport and
store 250,000 rapid response test kits to the state of Nevada. MGM's donations to this effort include
utilization of Corporate Sourcing resources and global supply
chain, Corporate Social Responsibility resources and freezer and
refrigeration units used to store the tests. The Company is
also working closely with MGM Macau to source and ship much needed
personal protective equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers in
Nevada the shipment includes The
Company is working closely with MGM Macau to source and ship much
needed personal protective equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers
in Nevada, including 200,000
gloves and 261,000 gowns.
Community Donations Across the Nation
The company is
working with local community partners to ensure products and
services are delivered to meet local needs, primarily in
underserved areas.
MGM Resorts International (Las
Vegas, NV): Across Las
Vegas, MGM Resorts has provided extensive on-the-ground
support and in-kind donations to several local community
organizations and agencies. So far, the resort group has donated
363,000 lbs., equivalent to 302,000 meals to community members in
need. Beginning, April 14 –
April 30 the company will prepare and
donate an additional 1,000 meals a day to Catholic Charities to
help feed the underserved population. Donations of furniture and
soap have been made to the Shannon West Homeless Youth Center and
linens and personal hygiene items have been donated to the Cashman
ISO-Q Facility to help the homeless. The company has
also donated various items to the US Vets and PPE items to UMC and
the Southern Nevada Healthcare System.
MGM National Harbor (Oxon Hill,
Md.): MGM National Harbor worked with food donor partner
Nourish Now to contribute 55,000 pounds of food to community
nonprofits such as Nourish Now. The food will provide more than
45,000 meals to Maryland residents
throughout Prince George's County.
Donations to make personal hygiene kits were also sent to the
Prince George's County Professional Firefighters Union.
MGM Springfield (Springfield,
Mass.): MGM Springfield has donated 12,000 pounds to the
Food Bank of Western
Massachusetts, Open Pantry Community Services and Friends of
the Homeless. These donations will provide over 10,000 meals to
Springfield residents in need. In
addition, MGM Springfield donated portable sleeping cots and
outdoor heaters to Mercy Hospital and the City of Springfield.
MGM Grand Detroit (Detroit,
Mich.): To provide critical help to the city, MGM Grand
Detroit has donated approximately 20,000 pounds of produce and
dairy products to Forgotten Harvest, a food distribution channel
equal to 17,000 meals. MGM Grand Detroit donated PPE to medical
professionals throughout the city as well as the Detroit Police Department.
Beau Rivage & (Biloxi,
Miss.): Beau Rivage has donated 25,000 pounds of
food to multiple organizations including Extra Table, Loaves &
Fishes, Lord is My Help and the Hancock County Food Pantry for
individuals and families across the city. The effort will provide
more than 20,000 meals to South
Mississippi families who may have suddenly found themselves
in need. The company has donated personal hygiene items to
the Seashore Missions and PPE items to the Biloxi Police Department and the Gulfport
Memorial Hospital Foundation. Donations were also made to Memorial
Hospital at Gulfport.
Gold Strike: (Tunica,
Miss.): Gold Strike has donated 7,800 pounds of food,
which is the equivalent of 6,500 meals to Sacred Hearth Southern
Mission.
Borgata: (Atlantic City,
NJ): The Borgata has donated more than 35,000
pounds or about 30,000 meals to the Boys and Girls Club of
Atlantic County and to the
Community Food Bank of NJ.
Empire City:(Yonkers, NY): Cariats of
Port Chester NY received
approximately 25,000 pounds of food from Empire City, which equates to 20,000
meals.
MGM Northfield Park (Northfield,
Ohio): Working with JACK Casino and JACK Thistledown,
MGM Northfield Park has donated more than 7,000 pounds equal to
5,800 meals of food to the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, offering
support to the Northeast Ohio
community. They are continuing to donate throughout the week.
ABOUT MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL
MGM Resorts
International (NYSE: MGM) is an S&P 500® global entertainment
company with national and international locations featuring
best-in-class hotels and casinos, state-of-the-art meetings and
conference spaces, incredible live and theatrical entertainment
experiences, and an extensive array of restaurant, nightlife and
retail offerings. MGM Resorts creates immersive, iconic experiences
through its suite of Las
Vegas-inspired brands. The MGM Resorts portfolio encompasses
29 unique hotel and destination gaming offerings in the United States and Macau, including some of the most recognizable
resort brands in the industry such as Bellagio, MGM Grand, ARIA and
Park MGM. Through its ROAR Digital LLC venture, the Company offers
U.S. sports betting and online gaming through market-leading brands
including BetMGM and partypoker. The Company is currently pursuing
targeted expansion in Asia through
the integrated resort opportunity in Japan. Through its "Focus on What Matters:
Embracing Humanity and Protecting the Planet" initiative, MGM
Resorts commits to creating a more sustainable future, while
striving to make a bigger difference in the lives of our employees,
guests, and in the communities where we operate. The global
employees of MGM Resorts are proud of their company for being
recognized as one of FORTUNE® Magazine's World's Most Admired
Companies®. For more information visit us at
www.mgmresorts.com.
Media Contact
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Cummis
MGM Resorts International
Scummis@mgmresorts.com
973-800-4119
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