Mesa Hydration Donation Campaign Still Needs Water

Mesa's Hydration Donation Campaign continues to seek donations of cases of water or cash to buy water to help people in need during the extreme summer heat. Since the start of the campaign on May 5, the campaign has received donations of 193,352 bottles and $50,469 in cash. United Food Bank has used the cash donations to purchase an additional 187,500 bottles of water, bringing the total to 380,852.

It's inspiring to see the generosity of Mesa residents and businesses shine through each year during the Hydration Donation Campaign, said Mayor Mark Freeman. Whether it's a case of water or a modest cash donation, every contribution can truly be a lifesaver. I'm confident we'll reach-and likely exceed-our campaign goal.

This year's goal is to collect 500,000 bottles of water and $40,000 in cash to purchase water. Residents can donate water at various drop-off locations throughout the City. The complete list of locations is available at mesaaz.gov/H2OMesa. Cash donations are also accepted by United Food Bank.

"We're incredibly thankful for the support we've received so far-every bottle of water and every dollar truly makes a difference," said Jason Reed, President and CEO of United Food Bank. "But the need in our community is still great. If you're in a position to help, now is the time. Whether it's a five-dollar donation or a case of water, you could be saving someone's life. Every donation counts."

There have been several large donations from the business community, nonprofit organizations and residents this summer:

- Walmart donated 34,560 bottles

- Several businesses, including EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure, EdgeConneX, Data Center Coalition, Strategic Mission Critical, Holder Construction, Global Roofing, and DP Electric donated more than $22,500 at the campaign kickoff in May

- Bombard Electric donated $5000 in May

- Superstition Springs Elementary donated 13,167 bottles of water in May

- Baseline Christian Fellowship collected 3,642 bottles during a water drive

- St. Luke's Lutheran Church donated 3,680 bottles

- Dorado Canyon 55+ HOA donated 1,920 bottles and made a $440 cash donation

- Apache Wells Community Church made two cash donations totaling $2820

- Klaus Team Real Estate Solutions donated 4,214 bottles from a shred-a-thon they hosted plus a cash donation equal to three pallets of water or 7,830 bottles

- The Bottles for Bill campaign donated more than $4400

- Eastmark residents donated nearly 2,000 bottles during a community drive and donated $3085 online for an estimated combined total of 26,000 bottles

"The Mesa business community has always stepped up to help this lifesaving cause, collecting water or raising money so United Food Bank can purchase even more cases," said Sally Harrison, Mesa Chamber of Commerce President and CEO. "I'm confident we will see even more generous donations of both water and cash in the weeks ahead, especially as groups rise to the challenge and match contributions to this critical effort."

The Mesa Hydration Donation Campaign runs through Tuesday, Sept. 30.