Delta Cargo supported the Consulate General of the Dominican Republic in New York to ship approximately 7,000 pounds of generic medicines and non-perishable canned meals from John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Santo Domingo Airport (SDQ) on flights from October 7-8.
“Part of the food and provisions provided by the Dominican community in New York and with facilities offered by Delta Airlines, began to arrive in the DR to support the victims of Fiona in this region,” said Consul Jaquez, Consulate General of Dominican Republic.
“One of Delta’s most strongly held core values is our commitment to the health and well-being of our communities, and we understand the critical role our services can play when disaster strikes. We stand with all of those recovering in the wake of Hurricane Fiona,” said Rob Walpole, Vice President – Delta Cargo.
We make it a priority to support our people and communities, ensuring they have the resources they need available, especially in a time of crisis. Delta Cargo provides world-class service, offering industry-leading shipping solutions and transporting on average 2.2 billion cargo ton-miles every year.