The Edson Queiroz Group has been making donations over the past three months to mitigate the negative impacts during the pandemic in the regions where it operates, especially in Ceará, where its headquarters is located. The actions have been carried out through the Group’s companies: Nacional Gás, a liquefied petroleum gas distribution company; Esmaltec, a leading manufacturer of stoves and water coolers; Minalba Brasil, a food and beverage industry; and Sistema Verdes Mares, the Group’s communication arm. The initiatives focus on communities and healthcare professionals working on the frontline in the fight against Covid-19.
“We understand that at this moment, our role as a company is to support in any way we can those who are most affected by the pandemic. We at the Edson Queiroz Group understand our responsibility to support primarily Ceará, where we are headquartered, as well as all regions of Brazil where we operate,” said Abelardo Rocha, President of the Edson Queiroz Group.
Through a partnership with the Government of the State of Ceará, Nacional Gás is part of the “Social Gas Voucher” program, which provides 246 thousand gas cylinders to families in situations of social vulnerability in the capital and the interior. The company is also committed to donating about 1 ton of gas per month to the Field Hospital of the Fortaleza City Hall, created to provide care and increase the number of beds for Covid-19 patients who need hospitalization; and partnered with the Federation of Industries of the State of Ceará – FIEC to purchase respirators for the public health system of the state.
Through Minalba Brasil, a project was developed in partnership with Inoar Cosmetics for the distribution of 75 thousand bottles of hand sanitizer. The action took place in the states of Minas Gerais, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Bahia, Ceará, and Paraíba. In Ceará, over 20 thousand bottles were distributed to entities such as Lar Torres de Melo, SOPAI Children’s Hospital, Maracanaú City Hall – for distribution to families in situations of social vulnerability, and Central Única das Favelas – CUFA, which will distribute them among residents of communities.
Esmaltec converted its industrial park in Ceará to produce 60 thousand components for face shields. The action was developed in partnership with the National Service for Industrial Training – SENAI. 40 thousand face shields were delivered to hospital units to provide protection to healthcare professionals on the frontline in the fight against the coronavirus.
At Sistema Verdes Mares, the “Solidarity Is Very Valuable” campaign was carried out. It featured 14 hours of programming, with the participation of various local artists, with live broadcasts. The initiative raised more than 35 tons of food and $140,000. The donation was given to CUFA and the Supera Fortaleza movement, created to help needy families.