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Gopuff, Owner of Liquor Barn, to Contribute $100,000 to Kentucky Tornado Relief Efforts

PHILADELPHIA & LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gopuff today announced it will contribute $100,000, on behalf of Gopuff and Liquor Barn, to the Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund. Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund was established by Governor Beshear to assist those impacted by the tornados and the severe weather system on December 11, 2021.

Gopuff is also preparing to donate essential needs to state & local relief centers as response efforts continue.

“As soon as we heard the news, we knew we needed to act quickly to help these impacted communities. When the communities we serve need help, Gopuff will be there. We also urge our consumers to donate to Team Western Kentucky Relief Fund," said Yakir Gola, Co-founder and Co-CEO of Gopuff.

“Gopuff has deep ties to the state of Kentucky with more than 23 locations, including all the Liquor Barn stores. Our hearts go out to all those affected during this devastating time. We will continue to do what we can to help rebuild, beyond this initial relief effort,” said Rafael Ilishayev, Co-founder and Co-CEO of Gopuff.

We encourage the Gopuff community to join us in support of the Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund here.

About Gopuff
Gopuff is the go-to platform for instant delivery of consumers’ evolving, everyday needs. With an unmatched assortment of products including cleaning and home products, over-the-counter medications, baby and pet products, food and drinks, local brands, as well as alcohol and fresh prepared food in some markets, Gopuff brings a unique, seamless, and reliable experience to customers in over 1,000 cities for a flat $1.95 delivery fee. In 2021, Gopuff, acquired Liquor Barn, one of Kentucky’s leading independent chains of beer, wine and liquor stores.

Founded in 2013 by co-founders and co-CEOs Rafael Ilishayev and Yakir Gola, Gopuff created the instant needs category and continues to build the rails for the future of commerce. To learn more, visit www.gopuff.com or follow Gopuff on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Download the Gopuff app on iOS and Android.

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Gopuff donating $100,000 to the Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund to assist those impacted by the December 11 severe weather system.
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