The Government organization of the US, the US Department of State, shared an update about the donation of over $88 million done by US businesses for helping turkey and Syria earthquake victims through their official Facebook page on Thursday, March 2, 2023.
As per the update, the US government is providing $185 million to the people of Turkey and Syria for the assistance of humanity after the terrible earthquakes in February; US businesses are transporting relief materials such as giving food, cash and supplies and also distributing recovery equipment to Turkey and Syria.
In a tweet, just the day after the earthquake, the Founder of the Chobani Yoghurt Company, based in Norwich, New York, Hamdi Ulukaya, stated, “Our brothers & sisters in Turkey and region desperately need our help.”
Furthermore, many people across the United States donated money and supplies daily. Meanwhile, many US entrepreneurs and businesses have pledged to donate at least $1 million for earthquake relief, including Coca-Cola, McDonald’s, PepsiCo, the owners of space and aviation firm Sierra Nevada Corporation and Starbucks.
According to the sources, McDonald’s has served 100,000 free meals and pledged a $1 million donation to disaster relief groups. Starbucks has provided $1 million to relief groups and food and shelter to more than 600 cafes. Additionally, PepsiCo and Coca-Cola, the soft drink manufacturers, had donated $1 million and $1.2 million, along with hot food, portable chargers, shelter, sleeping pads and other necessities.
According to some sources, the earthquake was led by years of gradual lateral displacement at a rate of around 1.5 centimetres (0.59 inches) that happens every year between the Arabian and Anatolian plates that build up and cause tension.
One of the US social media users, Dipak Deb, agreed with the update and added, “100 percent Right United States of American Department of State is world magnificent, my heart and I keep confidence and trust to United State of American Department. I do pride for USA Department of State, and Best wishes from me to the United States of America Department of State and My support with Ukraine against Russian invasion.”
While another user, Rosena Yousef student at Damascus University, Syria, thanked the US government and businesses for providing humanitarian assistance to the victims.
