McKesson Taking Care of Our Own Fund

Sometimes, things happen that you can’t plan for, whether it’s a hurricane or a house fire. Learn how you can get help through a grant from our employee relief fund—or how you can donate to help others.

  • VIDEO

    Shaunette’s Story

    A We Care Grant from the McKesson Taking Care of Our Own Fund helped one employee when her daughter became ill.

At McKesson, we care about our people—when you’re at work, at home or anywhere in between. And we know that life can sometimes take you by surprise, whether it’s a natural disaster or a family emergency.

That’s why we set up our employee relief fund. It’s a way for our people to get (and give) help during difficult times. It’s how we take care of our own. Read our FAQs (PDF, 470 KB) for more information.

How and when to apply for a grant

If you find yourself dealing with an unexpected emergency, you can apply for a grant from McKesson’s Taking Care of Our Own Fund. We offer two types of grants: the Get You to Safety Grant and the We Care Grant. Both are administered by the Emergency Assistance Foundation. If you apply for a grant through the Taking Care of Our Own Fund site, EAF's privacy policy applies.

Get You to Safety Grant

Do you need immediate financial help due to a natural disaster or other catastrophe? We provide $1,000 evacuation assistance grants for McKesson employees who have been evacuated, displaced or stranded by a government-declared disaster.

There are no income requirements for this grant. You just need to be a McKesson employee who works 20 or more hours per week.

Apply for a Get You to Safety Grant

We Care Grant

Depending on your situation, we provide grants up to $5,000 to cover basic costs after a personal hardship or government-declared disaster. We know these situations are time-sensitive, so we’ll get back to you as soon as we can—typically in 3-5 business days. If approved, you should receive payment within 2 weeks.

Because it’s a grant – not a loan – you never have to pay us back. But to make sure we can help those who need it most, income guidelines apply. Read the FAQs (PDF, 470 KB) to find out if you qualify. If this grant feels like what you need, here’s what to do:

  1. Register your name and email
  2. Apply for a We Care Grant

About the Emergency Assistance Foundation

McKesson supports the Taking Care of Our Own Fund, and it’s run by the Emergency Assistance Foundation (EAF), an independent nonprofit organization. They review the applications and make the decisions. You can count on EAF to keep your information confidential. We won’t share your story unless you choose to.

  • DONATE

    Make a Donation to the Fund

    When you donate to the Taking Care of Our Own Fund, the McKesson Foundation will automatically match your gift. That means you don’t need to make a separate request for a matching gift—and your donation goes twice as far.

    All donations to the fund, which is administered by the Emergency Assistance Foundation, Inc., are tax deductible in the United States. The EIN# for the Emergency Assistance Foundation is 45-1813056. 

    Donation FAQs (PDF, 187 KB)

    Donate by Vitality Points (PDF, 97 KB)

    Make a credit/debit card donation
  • TESTIMONIAL

    The Fund gave me peace of mind during a hard time.

    —Melissa C. | a Pharmaceutical Services & Solutions associate, who received a grant from the Fund

  • VIDEO

    Heather's Story

    When Heather’s husband suffered an injury and couldn’t work, their mortgage was at risk. But a grant from the McKesson Taking Care of Our Own Fund helped the family get back on track.

  • MCKESSON EAP

    Do you need another kind of help?

    The McKesson Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is separate from the Taking Care of Our Own Fund. Contact our EAP 24/7 if you need help with things like relationship support, legal or financial issues, or identity theft.

    Call (888) 425-6174 or visit resourcesforliving.com. The user name is McKesson, and the password is eap.

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