McDonald's and Ronald McDonald House Charities Donate to Philippines Disaster Relief Efforts

OAK BROOK, IL--(Marketwired - Nov 13, 2013) - McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) today announced it will contribute to Typhoon Haiyan disaster relief efforts with a donation of $300,000 USD to the International Federation of the Red Cross. In addition, Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) will donate $100,000 USD to RMHC Philippines to help provide food and water for children and families in the Eastern Visayas Region. 

"Our deepest sympathy goes out to all the families who've lost loved ones, including our employees, customers and suppliers and those who have been impacted by this devastation," said McDonald's President and Chief Executive Officer Don Thompson. "The destruction experienced in the Philippines is overwhelming, and we want to be there to help when our communities need us most."

"RMHC is directing funds to our local Chapter in the Philippines," said J.C. Gonzalez-Mendez, president and CEO of RMHC. "The Chapter has the infrastructure and partnerships on the ground to provide for the immediate and critical needs of children and families."

RMHC Philippines will direct the funds to their Bigay Tulong (Give Aid) efforts designed to support disaster relief operations. The donation will help the RMHC Chapter to purchase, pack and transport goods, like rice and water, to towns in the affected areas, including Tacloban, Samar, Ormoc, Iloilo and Northern Cebu. RMHC Philippines will also work with other groups in the wake of this tragic disaster.

McDonald's has 376 restaurants in the Philippines. As of this date, the vast majority remain open; approximately six were damaged in Visayas and one restaurant in Tacloban was destroyed. McDonald's licensees in the Philippines are also assisting with the local relief efforts by raising funds, packing supplies and providing food to emergency workers and those affected by this disaster.

About McDonald's
McDonald's is the world's leading global foodservice retailer with over 34,500 locations serving more than 69 million customers in more than 100 countries each day. More than 80% of McDonald's restaurants worldwide are owned and operated by independent local men and women. To learn more about the company, please visit: www.aboutmcdonalds.com and follow us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/mcdonaldscorp) and Twitter (http://twitter.com/McDonaldsCorp).

About Ronald McDonald House Charities
Ronald McDonald House Charities^® (RMHC^®), a non-profit, 501 (c) (3) corporation, creates, finds and supports programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children. Through its global network of local Chapters in 58 countries and regions, its three core programs, the Ronald McDonald House®, Ronald McDonald Family Room® and Ronald McDonald Care Mobile®, and millions of dollars in grants to support children's programs worldwide, RMHC provides stability and resources to families so they can get and keep their children healthy and happy. All RMHC-operated and supported programs provide a bridge to quality health care and give children and families the time they need together to heal faster and cope better. For more information, visit www.rmhc.org, follow us on Twitter (@RMHC) or like us on Facebook (Facebook.com/RMHC Global).