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KeyBank announces charitable donations to Maine nonprofits

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Thursday, December 28, 2023
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PORTLAND, Maine, Dec. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KeyBank and KeyBank Foundation announce (21) twenty-one charitable donations made recently to nonprofit organizations in Maine.  The gifts focus support to address homelessness, food insecurity, financial literacy, preventative healthcare and more.  The charitable donations total $347,000 and are part of KeyBank's community philanthropic efforts targeted toward education, workforce development, and safe, vital neighborhoods.

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  • PORTLAND, Maine, Dec. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KeyBank and KeyBank Foundation announce (21) twenty-one charitable donations made recently to nonprofit organizations in Maine.
  • The charitable donations total $347,000 and are part of KeyBank's community philanthropic efforts targeted toward education, workforce development, and safe, vital neighborhoods.
  • "At KeyBank, our mission is helping our clients and communities thrive, and that includes supporting local nonprofits that improve the health and vibrancy of the communities we serve," said KeyBank Maine Market President Tony DiSotto.
  • "With these recent donations, we have been able to invest in communities   throughout the state of Maine.

World's Most Prominent Food Truck Designer and Builder, Premier Food Trucks, Leverages Success to Give Back to Charity

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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BUNNELL, Fla., Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Premier Food Trucks (PFT) is thrilled to announce its decision to donate a custom-built food truck to support those in need and promote its desire to give back. Brotherhood for the Fallen, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Chicago that honors fallen officers killed in the line of duty since 2010, will receive the generous gift.

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  • Premier Food Trucks donates custom-built food truck to support Chicago-based charity Brotherhood for the Fallen, valued at $200,000.
  • BUNNELL, Fla., Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Premier Food Trucks (PFT) is thrilled to announce its decision to donate a custom-built food truck to support those in need and promote its desire to give back.
  • "This Christmas, our first-ever food truck donation symbolizes the spirit of giving and the joy of making a meaningful impact.
  • At Premier Food Trucks, we believe that every act of kindness, big or small, can light up someone's world.

Avangrid Announces eBill Incentive to Benefit Local Food Banks

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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For every customer that signs up for the company’s eBill service during the months of November and December, Avangrid subsidiaries will donate $2, up to a total of $5,000 per organization, to seven local food banks to support food security in Maine, New York and Connecticut.

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  • For every customer that signs up for the company’s eBill service during the months of November and December, Avangrid subsidiaries will donate $2, up to a total of $5,000 per organization, to seven local food banks to support food security in Maine, New York and Connecticut.
  • “It’s very important to address food security needs across all of the communities we serve,” said Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO.
  • Plus, our customers will also benefit from easier access to manage their account by signing-up for eBill.”
    Avangrid’s eBill service is a user-friendly, paperless bill.
  • These organizations offer food, nutrition education, school backpack programs, mobile food pantries and other assistance programs.

Scott & Jon's Lends a Hand to Good Shepherd Food Bank

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Monday, November 21, 2022
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Now entering their third year as partners, Scott & Jon's helps Good Shepherd Food Bank by consistently donating food items and volunteering their time to come hand-sort fresh foods and packaged goods.

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  • Now entering their third year as partners, Scott & Jon's helps Good Shepherd Food Bank by consistently donating food items and volunteering their time to come hand-sort fresh foods and packaged goods.
  • Good Shepherd Food Bank's Volunteer Engagement Coordinator Bethany Tatro stated, "An estimated 159,000 Mainers were experiencing food insecurity in 2021, with 75,000 of our neighbors falling into the concerning category of very low food security marked by skipping meals and reducing food intake.
  • Scott & Jon's dedication throughout the years to eliminating food insecurity is inspiring and we are always excited to welcome their helping hands."
  • Good Shepherd Food Bank set a bold goal to raise $250 million by 2025 through an unprecedented statewide campaign.

Maine Dentistry's Smile Drive Campaign Raises $3,000 for Local Non-Profits

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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AUBURN, Maine, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Maine Dentistry, which provides complete family, preventative, restorative, and cosmetic dental care for patients of all ages recently gifted three Maine-based non-profits with donations of $1,000 each, after raising funds through their annual Seasonal Smile Drive Donation Campaign.

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  • AUBURN, Maine, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Maine Dentistry , which provides complete family, preventative, restorative, and cosmetic dental care for patients of all ages recently gifted three Maine-based non-profits with donations of $1,000 each, after raising funds through their annual Seasonal Smile Drive Donation Campaign.
  • Recipients of the donations include the Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine, Gray Community Food Pantry, and The Root Cellar.
  • Maine Dentistry's matching fundraising campaign helped to provide 3,000 meals to Mainers in need through the Good Shepherd Food Bank.
  • In 2021, Maine Dentistry was chosen as one of the Top 100 Best Places to Work in Maine.

Maple Leaf Foods unveils new corporate website

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Thursday, April 14, 2022
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The clean, crisp, modern design offers engaging content featuring stunning visuals reflecting Maple Leaf Foods' values, products, operations and sustainability focus.

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  • The clean, crisp, modern design offers engaging content featuring stunning visuals reflecting Maple Leaf Foods' values, products, operations and sustainability focus.
  • Brands : Maple Leaf Foods is a family of brands and in the new website's enhanced brands section, consumers can learn more about Maple Leaf Foods' iconic brands, Maple Leaf and Schneiders , and dive deeper into the 21 additional brands in the company's portfolio.
  • The new corporate website evokes the true essence of Maple Leaf Foods.
  • Maple Leaf Foods is a carbon neutral company with a vision to be the most sustainable protein company on earth, responsibly producing food products under leading brands including Maple Leaf, Maple Leaf Prime, Maple Leaf Natural Selections, Schneiders, Schneiders Country Naturals, Mina, Greenfield Natural Meat Co., Lightlife and Field Roast.The Company employs approximately 13,500 people and does business primarily inCanada, the U.S. andAsia.

Retail Business Services Recognizes Dedication of Associates by Donating $25,000 to Local Food Banks

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Wednesday, September 29, 2021
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SALISBURY, N.C., Sept. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In recognition of Hunger Action Month, Retail Business Services , the services company of Ahold Delhaize USA, is proudly donating $25,000 to seven food bank partners across its operating areas in recognition of the dedication of its 2,500 associates.

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  • SALISBURY, N.C., Sept. 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In recognition of Hunger Action Month, Retail Business Services , the services company of Ahold Delhaize USA, is proudly donating $25,000 to seven food bank partners across its operating areas in recognition of the dedication of its 2,500 associates.
  • At Retail Business Services, one of our core values is care, and this is demonstrated by our associates every day, said Roger Wheeler, President of Retail Business Services.
  • Retail Business Services, is the services company of leading grocery retail group Ahold Delhaize USA, currently providing services to five omnichannel grocery brands, including Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop.
  • Retail Business Services leverages the scale of the local brands to drive synergies and provides industry-leading expertise, insights and analytics to local brands to support their strategies with services including Business Integrity Services (Legal, Risk Management, Quality Assurance), Business Services (HR Technology Systems and Process Management), Communications & Omnichannel Service, Finance Business Services, Financial Planning & Analysis, Human Resources, Indirect Sourcing, Information Technology, Pharmacy Services, Retail Innovation, Store Development, Leasing and Facilities Support, and Strategy & Business Development.

Colman's Mustard Makes Donation to Maine Food Bank

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Monday, June 1, 2020
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AUBURN, Maine, June 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Maine's largest hunger-relief organization, Good Shepherd Food Bank, recently received a donation of 48,000 bottles of mustard from world-renowned condiment brand Colman's English Mustard, in conjunction with World Finer Foods, its exclusive U.S. distributor.

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  • AUBURN, Maine, June 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Maine's largest hunger-relief organization, Good Shepherd Food Bank, recently received a donation of 48,000 bottles of mustard from world-renowned condiment brand Colman's English Mustard, in conjunction with World Finer Foods, its exclusive U.S. distributor.
  • Colman's donation of 7,920cases of the squeezy bottle mustard to Good Shepherd Food Bank will be added to other food items being distributed by their network of over 500 partner agencies to families and individuals throughout Maine that have experienced food insecurity during the coronavirus pandemic.
  • "We know that Good Shepherd Food Bank plays a major role in meeting the needs of hungry families in rural communities throughout Maine.
  • Each year, Good Shepherd Food Bank distributes more than 25 million meals to Mainers in need through its network of local partner agencies.