NEW YORK
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
MetLife Foundation
announced today that it has committed to donating
$1 million
to food banks across the
U.S.
to help them deal with increased demand for their services as a result of coronavirus.
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Food banks face the challenge of getting shelf-stable food into people’s homes as quickly as possible, especially now that vulnerable populations such as the elderly have been advised to practice social distancing. In addition, food banks face greater need from families with children who no longer have access to meals at schools.
MetLife Foundation
will donate funds to food banks in communities where
MetLife, Inc.
has a significant presence, such as the greater
New York City
area,
Cary, N.C.
,
Tampa, Fla.
, and
Warwick, R.I.
“We want to help those impacted by coronavirus,” said
Mike Zarcone
, head of Corporate Affairs for
MetLife
and Chairman of
MetLife
Foundation. “That includes the communities where we work and live. We know that children out of school and seniors face food insecurity as a result of COVID-19, and we are committed to help.”
Since its founding in 1976,
MetLife Foundation
has contributed more than
$850 million
to create stronger communities.
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About
MetLife Foundation
At
MetLife Foundation
, we believe financial health belongs to everyone. We bring together bold solutions, deep financial expertise and meaningful grants to build financial health for people and communities that are underserved and aspire for more. We partner with organizations around the world to create financial health solutions and build stronger communities, engaging
MetLife
employee volunteers to help drive impact.
MetLife Foundation
was created in 1976 to continue MetLife’s long tradition of corporate contributions and community involvement. Since its founding through the end of 2019,
MetLife Foundation
provided more than
$860 million
in grants and
$85 million
in program-related investments to make a positive impact in the communities where
MetLife
operates. To date, our financial health work has reached 9.9 million low-income individuals in 42 countries. To learn more about
MetLife Foundation
, visit
www.metlife.org
.
About
MetLife
MetLife, Inc.
(NYSE: MET), through its subsidiaries and affiliates (“MetLife”), is one of the world’s leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to help its individual and institutional customers navigate their changing world. Founded in 1868,
MetLife
has operations in more than 40 markets globally and holds leading positions in
the United States
,
Japan
,
Latin America
,
Asia
,
Europe
and the
Middle East
. For more information, visit
www.metlife.com
.
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Liz Harish
, 929-343-7473
Source:
MetLife Foundation