Dollar General announced an additional $25 million investment in retail, distribution center and fleet employee bonuses to demonstrate continued appreciation for the exceptional efforts of employees to serve customers and fulfill the Company’s mission of Serving Others during the Company’s first quarter 2020. This brings the company’s total investment in employee appreciation bonuses to approximately $60 million.
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation is making a $2 million contribution to support Save the Children’s coronavirus response efforts across rural America to help ensure children continue to learn and have access to nutritious food during nationwide school closures.
Dollar General announced plans in mid-March to nearly double its normal hiring rate and add up to 50,000 individuals to support the heightened demand for the household essentials it carries.