Grainger Commits $21.6M, 170,000 Smoke Alarms in 25-Year Red Cross Partnership
GWW•Grainger marks 25 years of partnership with the American Red Cross, contributing more than $21.6 million in cash and products, including 170,000 smoke alarms, to strengthen disaster preparedness and response. As a Disaster Responder Program member, Grainger has supported 40 national volunteer deployments and mapped 90,000 buildings.
1. 25-Year Red Cross Partnership
Grainger commemorates a quarter-century of collaboration with the American Red Cross to advance disaster preparedness and response nationwide.
2. Over $21.6M in Cash and Product Donations
Since 2001, Grainger has contributed more than $21.6 million in cash and products, including 170,000 smoke alarms for the national Home Fire Campaign.
3. Volunteer Deployments and Mapping Initiatives
Grainger-supported volunteers have participated in over 40 national disaster deployments and mapped 90,000 buildings through the Missing Maps program, along with blood drives, comfort kit assembly and hands-only CPR training.
4. Corporate Reach and Customer Base
Grainger serves more than 4.6 million customers worldwide with maintenance, repair and operating products and reported $17.9 billion in 2025 revenue.




