Grand Prairie, TX—July 7, 2022—Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) announces it is partnering with Stoli® to raise funds in support of the people of Ukraine through donations to WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN (WCK), a non-profit organization that is on the frontlines providing fresh, nutritious meals to refugees fleeing Ukraine as well as those staying in their cities.
Stoli’s charitable on-premise cocktail program “Cocktails for Ukraine” encourages bars and restaurants to donate a portion of every Stoli® cocktail sold to WCK. Now through August 2022, RNDC has committed to matching donations based on the number of cases sold.
“We are excited to work with Stoli to help maximize their food relief efforts for the people of Ukraine through World Central Kitchen,” said Nick Mehall, RNDC President and CEO. “We hope our combined efforts can bring Stoli closer to reaching their goal of a one-million-dollar donation.”
To date, the WCK has served more than 78 million meals across Ukraine and its neighboring countries. Working with local restaurants, caterers, and food trucks to provide nourishing meals at border crossings, shelters, and other refugee communities, WCK serves more than 1.1 million meals daily in the region.
“We are thrilled RNDC has joined us in our support of the Ukrainian people with Chef José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen,” commented Damian McKinney, Global CEO, Stoli Group. “Having just come back from Ukraine, I can personally attest to the toll that this war has taken on Ukrainians. The funds raised through Stoli’s Limited Edition Ukraine sales go directly to food relief efforts. Now with the help of RNDC, we can further our support and provide hope for the people of Ukraine.”
Consumers will also have the opportunity to make a direct donation to WCK by scanning the QR code on participating bar and restaurant menus that links to the Stoli® Group fundraising page for WCK here.
About Republic National Distributing Company
As a top beverage alcohol distributor in the nation, RNDC’s national reach helps suppliers by building strategic relationships with on- and off-premise customers to elevate their brands and reach their target consumers. RNDC currently operates in the District of Columbia and 37 states across the United States, with the expected addition of the New York market in 2022. To learn more, visit www.rndc-usa.com or contact Reace Smith, Vice President, Corporate Communications at reace.smith@rndc-usa.com.
About Stoli® Group
Stoli® Group was established in 2013 and is responsible for the production, management, and distribution of a global spirits and wines portfolio. Mainly known for the Stoli® Vodka brand, Stoli Group has expanded to appeal to luxury on-premise and more sophisticated global consumers. Signature brands are: Stoli® Vodka, elit™Vodka, Bayou® Rum, Kentucky Owl™, Villa One™, Gator Bite™ Rum Liquers, Cenote™ Tequila, Tulchan Gin™, Se Busca™ Mezcal and Stoli Group’s wine division, Tenute del Mondo®. With a presence across a network of more than 176 markets, Stoli Group works with a passionate team of 200 distributors around the world. Headquartered in Luxembourg, Stoli has production facilities in Spain, Italy, Argentina, and the United States, some of which are steeped in history dating back to the early part of the last century. For more information, visit stoli-group.com.
