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Cambria Estate Winery Announces 2024 Philanthropic Partner, American Farmland Trust

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambria Estate Winery, the Santa Maria Valley winery founded in 1986 and known for its single vineyard Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays, is proud to announce its 2024 philanthropic partner, American Farmland Trust. Each year during March, Women's History Month, Cambria partners with an organization that works to create a more sustainable world and provide opportunities for women.

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  • SANTA BARBARA, Calif., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambria Estate Winery , the Santa Maria Valley winery founded in 1986 and known for its single vineyard Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays, is proud to announce its 2024 philanthropic partner, American Farmland Trust .
  • A champion for women's empowerment and sustainability efforts in the wine industry, Cambria has partnered with American Farmland Trust this year, pledging $25,000 to directly support their Women for the Land initiative.
  • "We are proud to partner with American Farmland Trust and support their work to create a more sustainable world and provide opportunities for women in agriculture," says Jill Russell, Winemaker at Cambria Estate Winery.
  • To learn more about Cambria Estate Winery and their Women's History Month philanthropic initiatives, as well as how you can support this year's partner, American Farmland Trust, please visit www.cambriawines.com/story/celebrating-women and follow Cambria on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @CambriaWines.

LA Rams, It's Bigger Than Us, Pepsi and LA Regional Food Bank Join Forces to Address Food and Nutrition Insecurity

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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The event was hosted by the Los Angeles Rams and non-profit partners It's Bigger Than Us (IBTU) and the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank to celebrate Black History Month.

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  • The event was hosted by the Los Angeles Rams and non-profit partners It's Bigger Than Us (IBTU) and the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank to celebrate Black History Month.
  • "We are proud to empower and uplift South LA communities, providing resources such as nutritious food from the LA Regional Food Bank, quality education and community support," said
    IBTU Founder and CEO Tyrone Nance.
  • "We're honored to partner with exceptional organizations on this event to provide much-needed food assistance to 800 families and individuals," said Michael Flood, LA Regional Food Bank President and CEO.
  • With ongoing support from community partners, the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank helps an average of 900,000 individuals in need every month.

AYANNA STEPHENS OF BANK OF AMERICA NAMED TO FOOD BANK FOR NEW YORK CITY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ayanna Stephens, a human resources executive who has dedicated her career to championing issues relating to people, diversity, equity and inclusion, has been named to Food Bank For New York City's Board of Directors effective today.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ayanna Stephens, a human resources executive who has dedicated her career to championing issues relating to people, diversity, equity and inclusion, has been named to Food Bank For New York City's Board of Directors effective today.
  • Ayanna also serves as the HR partner for the New York City Market, driving key initiatives around employee engagement, retention, and mobility.
  • "I'm humbled to join the Board of Directors at New York City's largest hunger-relief organization," said Ayanna Stephens, Human Resources Executive, Bank of America.
  • To see Food Bank For New York City's current Board of Directors please visit: https://www.foodbanknyc.org/leadership/

Registration is Open for Northern Illinois Food Bank's 11th Annual Fight Hunger 5K Run/Walk

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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GENEVA, Ill., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Northern Illinois Food Bank announces the 11th Annual Fight Hunger 5K Run, presented by Glanbia Performance Nutrition, will be on April 27 at a new location, Oak Brook Reserve and Park District in Oak Brook, IL. Over 1,200 participants, volunteers, sponsors, and spectators will come together for a good cause - to help solve hunger in Northern Illinois.

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  • Over 1,200 participants, volunteers, sponsors, and spectators will come together for a good cause - to help solve hunger in Northern Illinois.
  • "Northern Illinois Food Bank's network of 900 food pantries, soup kitchens and feeding programs provide 82 million meals a year and serves over 500,000 neighbors a month," said Julie Yurko, President and CEO, Northern Illinois Food Bank.
  • "We are incredibly grateful for all our runners, walkers, volunteers, and sponsors helping us fight hunger throughout Northern Illinois.
  • Northern Illinois Food Bank is dedicated to solving hunger and empowering neighbors.

North Texas Food Bank Expands Fleet to Serve More North Texans Facing Hunger

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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“The ARPA capacity-building grant that the North Texas Food Bank used to purchase our new vehicles is a testament to the continuous support and commitment of The Texas Department of Agriculture to address the issue of food insecurity across Texas,” said Trisha Cunningham, President and CEO of the North Texas Food Bank.

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  • “The ARPA capacity-building grant that the North Texas Food Bank used to purchase our new vehicles is a testament to the continuous support and commitment of The Texas Department of Agriculture to address the issue of food insecurity across Texas,” said Trisha Cunningham, President and CEO of the North Texas Food Bank.
  • “The savings from reduced transportation costs will help provide an additional 2.4 million meals annually for children, families, and seniors facing hunger in North Texas, a region that has the fourth highest number of food insecure people in the country.
  • The number of people facing hunger in North Texas could fill Globe Life Stadium where the Rangers play 16 times.
  • “Our new fleet of vehicles provides the North Texas Food Bank with the tools we need to help close the hunger gap in North Texas and provide children, adults, and seniors a hunger-free future.

Ameriprise Financial, Along with its Employees and Advisors, Donated More than $16.5 Million in 2023

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) and its employees and advisors donated more than $16.5 million through corporate grants, individual donations and gift matching in 2023.

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  • Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) and its employees and advisors donated more than $16.5 million through corporate grants, individual donations and gift matching in 2023.
  • Throughout the year, Ameriprise employees and advisors logged nearly 63,000 volunteer hours supporting causes and organizations that help build strong communities.
  • In addition, the company continued its longstanding partnership with Feeding America, providing more than 124 million meals to people facing hunger.
  • Ameriprise Bank also provided liquidity to the Twin Cities area residential mortgage market with a $10 million investment in a low and moderate-income mortgage-backed security in 2023.

DoorDash Announces More Than $500,000 in Project DASH Impact Grants to Support Local Food Banks, Food Pantries, and Social Impact Organizations

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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DoorDash (NASDAQ: DASH) today announced that it has awarded more than $500,000 in Project DASH Impact Grants to over 200 food banks, food pantries, and other social impact organizations located in more than 30 states.

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  • DoorDash (NASDAQ: DASH) today announced that it has awarded more than $500,000 in Project DASH Impact Grants to over 200 food banks, food pantries, and other social impact organizations located in more than 30 states.
  • Project DASH is DoorDash’s initiative to empower food banks, food pantries, and other social impact organizations to deliver food and essential items to people experiencing food insecurity.
  • “We are extremely grateful to DoorDash for this generous Project DASH Impact grant,” said Julie Yurko, President and CEO at Northern Illinois Food Bank .
  • “We’re excited to help our partners across the U.S. serve more people in innovative ways by providing more than half a million dollars in Project DASH Impact Grants to food banks, food pantries, and other social impact organizations.

California Water Service Group Donates More than $1.5 Million to Local Community Organizations in 2023

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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Last year, Group allocated 22% of its community giving efforts to support at-risk, underserved, and disadvantaged communities.

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  • Last year, Group allocated 22% of its community giving efforts to support at-risk, underserved, and disadvantaged communities.
  • An additional 22% went to community improvement efforts across the utility’s service areas; 14% to support firefighters, police officers, and first responders; and 13% for educational grants.
  • The remainder of the donations went to organizations focused on youth, healthcare, veterans, and animal welfare.
  • Group also provided in-kind services during a three-month “Season of Service” effort that involved nearly half of the company’s employees in volunteer projects.

Metronet Declares Greenville Certified Gigabit City Powered by Metronet

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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Metronet has officially declared the City of Greenville a Certified Gigabit City Powered by Metronet after the company’s ultra-high-speed, multi-gigabit fiber optic network became accessible to a majority of households and businesses throughout the city.

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  • Metronet has officially declared the City of Greenville a Certified Gigabit City Powered by Metronet after the company’s ultra-high-speed, multi-gigabit fiber optic network became accessible to a majority of households and businesses throughout the city.
  • “The City of Greenville is honored to be designated as a Certified Gigabit City Powered by Metronet.
  • “As a Certified Gigabit City Powered by Metronet, we are set apart as a city that is supported by the latest technology, allowing us to continue to grow and attract new industries to Greenville.”
    “We are excited to officially declare Greenville a Certified Gigabit City Powered by Metronet, signifying our widespread commitment to connecting the City of Greenville to our best-in-class 100% fiber optic speeds, reliability, and top-rated customer service,” said Kyle Hamilton, Metronet Executive Vice President of Construction.
  • City officials interested in adding their community to Metronet’s growing list of “Certified Gigabit Cities Powered by Metronet” may visit metronet.com/gigabit-city or contact Eddie Massengale, Metronet Sr. Director of Business Development at [email protected] or at 423-280-9031.

The Kroger Co. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation Awards $1M Retail Agency Capacity Grant to Feeding America®

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Friday, February 2, 2024
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CINCINNATI, Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation today announced it provided a $1 million retail agency capacity grant to Feeding America® to support four food banks across the U.S. The Food Bank of Eastern Michigan (Flint, MI), Houston Food Bank (Houston, TX), Mid-South Food Bank (Memphis, TN) and the Atlanta Community Food Bank (Atlanta, GA) are all beneficiaries of this capacity-building grant.

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  • CINCINNATI, Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation today announced it provided a $1 million retail agency capacity grant to Feeding America® to support four food banks across the U.S.
  • The grant will also support retail rescue programs by building agency supporters' capacity to conduct direct pick-ups and improve equitable access to nutritious food.
  • Kroger launched its Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation in 2018 to support nonprofit organizations, social entrepreneurs and creative thinkers who are focused on improving food security, ending food waste and more.
  • Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation, visit here .