Ocala, FL — July 9, 2026 — Anheuser-Busch and Tri-Eagle Sales are joining forces with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) to deliver more than 2,352 cans of emergency drinking water to Fanning Springs Fire Rescue in Fanning Springs, Florida, as part of the brewer’s larger effort to provide 1.5 million cans to volunteer fire departments across the country. This donation will prepare local volunteer firefighters with vital resources ahead of the annual summer wildfire season, rather than waiting for disaster to strike. The continued partnership builds on Anheuser-Busch’s longstanding history of showing up for its communities and demonstrates its deep appreciation for the first responders who help to keep them safe.
Across the country, nearly 65 percent of firefighters — typically the first line of defense in local emergencies — are volunteers, often with limited department budgets for critical supplies. Anheuser-Busch’s water donations allow these departments to free up limited resources for other expenses or equipment needed to keep their force prepared to respond to any emergency or disaster. Produced and canned by Anheuser-Busch breweries, the 1.5 million cans of emergency drinking water will be distributed to over 630 volunteer fire departments (VFDs) across 45 states.
“At Tri-Eagle Sales, we are honored to serve as an Anheuser-Busch wholesaler and stand ready to support our community and those who protect it,” said Tripp Transou IV, President of Tri-Eagle Sales. “Together, we can make a difference and ensure that those in need have access to essential resources when it matters most.”
“Fanning Springs Fire Rescue extends its sincere appreciation to Tri-Eagle Sales, Anheuser-Busch and the National Volunteer Fire Council for this generous donation,” said Chief Wallace Taylor. “The donation not only benefits our department’s firefighters, but also the firefighters from nearby departments who assist FSFR, on not only wildland fires, structure fires and extended incidents, this water will provide critical hydration to help responders in the tri-County area be safe, healthy and mission ready.”
Anheuser-Busch’s breweries in Cartersville, Georgia and Fort Collins, Colorado periodically pause beer production each year to produce emergency drinking water to support disaster relief and preparedness efforts. Since 1988, Anheuser-Busch has donated more than 100 million cans of clean drinking water to U.S. communities affected by natural disasters and other crises.
Learn more about Anheuser-Busch’s partnership with the National Volunteer Fire Council at www.nvfc.org/water.
ABOUT TRI-EAGLE SALES
Tri-Eagle Sales is a locally owned and operated Anheuser-Busch beverage wholesaler servicing 16 counties in North and North Central Florida, with operations in Tallahassee and Ocala. As a family-owned beverage wholesaler, Tri-Eagle Sales has a long-standing history of giving back to the local community, actively contributing to charities, and volunteering for local causes. For more information, visit www.trieaglesales.com, or follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/trieaglesales, or on Instagram at www.instagram.com/trieaglesales.
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 insurgent 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.