Anheuser-Busch Delivered 25,000+ Cans of Emergency Drinking Water to Florida Following Hurricane Isaias

Anheuser-Busch Emergency Drinking Water

When a hurricane leaves communities dealing with flooding, damaged roads and disrupted access to basic supplies, clean drinking water becomes one of the first needs that cannot wait. Anheuser-Busch is stepping in to help Florida residents recover from Hurricane Isaias, delivering more than 25,000 cans of emergency drinking water to communities along Florida’s Gulf Coast. The donation is intended to support residents and first responders dealing with the storm’s aftermath, with local distribution handled through the company’s longtime wholesaler partner, The Lewis Bear Company of Pensacola. Clean water matters. And when disaster strikes, getting it to the right people quickly can make a real difference.

The Anheuser-Busch emergency drinking water program has been operating for decades, and this latest Florida water donation adds another chapter to a relief effort that reaches well beyond the company’s beer business. The water was produced at Anheuser-Busch’s Cartersville, Georgia, brewery, where production can shift away from beer to help supply communities facing emergencies. It’s a practical use of the company’s brewing and packaging infrastructure, and one that connects its national distribution network with local organizations that understand what their communities need after a storm. Hurricane recovery takes time, and reliable access to safe drinking water is one of those basic needs that can easily become more difficult when normal services are disrupted.

For Florida residents affected by Hurricane Isaias, the donation also highlights the role that local wholesalers and disaster response partners play in getting supplies from a brewery to people who need them. The Lewis Bear Company worked with local officials and disaster response programs to distribute the canned water, bringing the effort into the communities dealing with the immediate effects of flooding and storm damage.

Anheuser-Busch says its emergency drinking water program, launched in 1988, has helped deliver more than 100 million cans of clean, safe drinking water to U.S. communities and volunteer fire departments through its wholesaler network. That’s a substantial long-term commitment, even if the real measure of the program is what it can provide during the next emergency.

Anheuser-Busch Emergency Drinking Water

There is a broader story here about how major American brewers can use their facilities, transportation networks and local business relationships to support disaster relief, particularly when hurricanes put pressure on already stretched communities. Anheuser-Busch has a long history of brewing iconic beer brands, but its emergency drinking water program gives the company another way to support people when conditions are difficult and supplies matter more than anything else.

The latest donation brings that effort to Florida’s Gulf Coast, where residents and first responders continue to deal with the effects of Hurricane Isaias. Here is the full press release from Anheuser-Busch detailing the 25,000-plus cans of emergency drinking water delivered to Florida, the role of The Lewis Bear Company, and the company’s nationwide disaster relief program.

Key Facts:

• · 25,000+ cans of emergency drinking water delivered to Florida communities impacted by Hurricane Isaias
• · Emergency drinking water produced at Anheuser-Busch’s Cartersville brewery
• · Anheuser-Busch and its wholesaler partners have donated more than 100 million cans of emergency drinking water since 1988

October 15, 2026 – St. Louis, MO – Anheuser-Busch delivered more than 25,000 cans of emergency drinking water to Florida’s Gulf Coast to support residents and first responders as they recover from flooding and damage caused by Hurricane Isaias.

The donation of emergency drinking water was shipped to Anheuser-Busch wholesaler partner The Lewis Bear Company of Pensacola, Florida, whose team partnered with local officials and disaster response programs to distribute water to local community members.

“The Lewis Bear Company is proud to work with Anheuser-Busch to provide emergency drinking water to affected communities as we recover from Hurricane Isaias,” said Chad Bonner, President of The Lewis Bear Company. “We are deeply grateful for the support and partnership of first responders, local disaster relief programs, and Anheuser-Busch in helping ensure our neighbors have safe, clean drinking water during this critical time.”

The 25,000+ cans of water were sourced from Anheuser-Busch’s brewery in Cartersville, Georgia, which alongside the Fort Collins, Colorado brewery, periodically pauses beer production to can emergency drinking water and help communities in times of disaster.

Anheuser-Busch Emergency Drinking Water

Anheuser-Busch has a longstanding tradition of providing support for disaster relief efforts. Since the inception of the emergency drinking water program in 1988, Anheuser-Busch and its wholesaler partners have donated more than 100 million cans of clean, safe drinking water to U.S. communities and volunteer fire departments in support of ongoing disaster relief and preparedness efforts.

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ABOUT ANHEUSER-BUSCH

At Anheuser-Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. For more than 165 years as a leading American manufacturer, we have delivered a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. As the nation’s top brewer, one of the fastest growing spirits companies, and an emerging force in energy drinks, we drive economic prosperity nationwide through investments in our people, facilities, and communities. We are the only alcohol company that invests in the U.S. at this scale.

We make the nation’s most iconic beers, ready-to-drink spirits and beyond beer brands, including Michelob ULTRA – America’s #1 top-selling and fastest-growing beer – Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, Stella Artois, Cutwater Spirits, NÜTRL Vodka Seltzer, BeatBox, industry-leading craft beers and non-alcohol beers like Michelob ULTRA Zero. We are guided by our commitment to the communities we call home and to the 65,000 hardworking Americans who bring our products to life. That’s who we are. For more information, visit www.anheuser-busch.com or follow Anheuser-Busch on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, and Instagram.

Anheuser-Busch Emergency Drinking Water FAQs:

1. How long has Anheuser-Busch supported disaster relief programs?

We have a long-standing commitment to supporting our neighbors during times of need – dating back to 1906 in partnership with the American Red Cross.

2. What does Anheuser-Busch do today to support disaster relief?

Since the inception of the emergency drinking water program in 1988, Anheuser-Busch and its wholesaler partners have donated more than 100 million cans of clean, safe drinking water to U.S. communities and volunteer fire departments in support of ongoing disaster relief and preparedness efforts.

3. How does Anheuser-Busch’s Emergency Drinking Water program work?

Anheuser-Busch’s breweries in Cartersville, Georgia and Fort Collins, Colorado periodically pause beer production to can emergency drinking water and help communities in times of disaster.

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