Together, let’s fight hunger
NEW HAVEN, CT -- Bank of America is partnering with Feeding America and its network of 200 member food banks on the Give A Meal program.
Nationally, a shocking 1 in 8 Americans—more than 41 million people—struggle with hunger. Here in Connecticut, nearly half a million residents struggle with hunger and more than 127,000 children are food insecure. Food security is a fundamental first step toward economic mobility and empowerment. This is why, for the 6th consecutive year, Bank of America is partnering with Feeding America and its network of 200 member food banks on the Give A Meal program. For every $1 donated to the program, the Bank of America Charitable Foundation will give $2 more, up to a total match of $1.5 million.
Join this effort which is part of our broader work to build thriving communities. When you contribute to Give A Meal, you can choose to donate to your local food bank or to support Feeding America’s national efforts.
To donate to Give A Meal, visit http://www.bankofamerica.com/give. Even if you can’t donate, sharing the Give A Meal link via Twitter or Facebook will help raise awareness about the people struggling with hunger in our community.
In addition, Bank of America employees, customers, and clients are collecting food to help out those in need this Thanksgiving season.
Contribute your non-perishable food items (dry stuffing mix, bottled/canned gravy, canned fruits and vegetables, dried beans, rice, instant potatoes) to a Bank of America financial center in New Haven county or Fairfield county by Wednesday, November 15. Or bring your items, including frozen turkeys, directly to one of three food collections: Tuesday, November 14: 6:00 - 9:00 am at the Bank of America City Place lobby, 185 Asylum Street, Hartford; Saturday, November 18: 9:00 - 11:00 am at the Shop Rite on 1975 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield; or Saturday, November 18: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm at the Shop Rite on 745 Foxon Avenue, East Haven.
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Contacts:
Carol J. Heller
Market Manager - Southern CT
Enterprise Business & Community Engagement
Bank of America
carol.heller@bankofamerica.com
Robyn Peters
Project Manager - Southern CT
Enterprise Business & Community Engagement
Bank of America
robyn.peters@bankofamerica.com
Websites: www.bankofamerica.com; www.feedingamerica.org/take-action/campaigns/boa/