Alameda County Community Food Bank

Heffernan Foundation Benefit 'One Night in Old Havana' Raises $2.5 Million

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Heffernan Foundation, the charitable giving program for Heffernan Insurance Brokers, held a charity event Saturday, September 16, 2023, in San Francisco, Calif., which raised $2.5 million.

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  • WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Heffernan Foundation, the charitable giving program for Heffernan Insurance Brokers, held a charity event Saturday, September 16, 2023, in San Francisco, Calif., which raised $2.5 million.
  • All proceeds benefit Heffernan Foundation and the following five nonprofit beneficiaries: The Affordability Project, Alameda County Community Food Bank, Cristo Rey De La Salle, ICA Cristo Rey Academy, and 10,000 degrees.
  • Celebrating the 35thanniversary of the founding of Heffernan Insurance Brokers in 1988, the 'One Night in Old Havana' themed evening included cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, casino games, a live auction and raffle, as well as music from Lucky Devils Band.
  • "On behalf of Heffernan Insurance Brokers and Heffernan Foundation, we extend our heartfelt thanks to all our sponsors, vendor partners, colleagues, family, and friends for making a difference in the lives of the nonprofits we support," said Michelle Lonaker, Executive Director of Heffernan Foundation.

Bayer Fund Awards $7.4 Million to Nonprofit Organizations Throughout the United States in First Half of 2023

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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Bayer Fund, a philanthropic arm of Bayer in the U.S., is excited to announce that it has provided a total of $7.4M in grant funding, spread across 1,800 extraordinary organizations, during the first half of 2023.

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  • Bayer Fund, a philanthropic arm of Bayer in the U.S., is excited to announce that it has provided a total of $7.4M in grant funding, spread across 1,800 extraordinary organizations, during the first half of 2023.
  • “With so many Americans facing challenges, Bayer Fund is proud to continue to support organizations to help strengthen communities across the U.S.,” said Al Mitchell, President of Bayer Fund.
  • “Bayer Fund has been an important partner of ours for many years, helping grow our partner network and fueling critical programs.
  • We’re extremely grateful to Bayer Fund for their partnership and dedication to our mission.”
    STEM Education is also at the center of Bayer Fund’s giving priorities.

DARDEN RESTAURANTS PARTNERS WITH FEEDING AMERICA® TO ADD 10 MORE REFRIGERATED TRUCKS THAT WILL HELP 10 LOCAL FOOD BANKS FIGHT HUNGER

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Darden Restaurants is helping Feeding America® once again provide 10 member food banks with a 26-foot refrigerated truck, which can transport up to 12,000 pounds of food at a time to fight hunger in their community. Made possible through a $2 million grant from the Darden Restaurants, Inc. Foundation and support from partners Penske Truck Leasing and the Lineage Foundation, these trucks will become part of mobile food pantry programs at food banks with the greatest need.

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  • "As a restaurant company, we are able to make a meaningful difference in the fight against hunger.
  • Through our long-standing partnership with Feeding America and our legacy Harvest food donation program, we can help individuals and families gain access to nutritious food."
  • Darden and the Darden Foundation have partnered with Feeding America for 13 years to address food insecurity.
  • Since January 2021, Darden and its partners have helped add 35 trucks, along with money for operating expenses, for 35 food banks located in 18 different states.

Heffernan Insurance Brokers Named a Top Corporate Philanthropist at #19

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Heffernan Insurance Brokers, one of the largest full-service, independent insurance brokerage firms in the United States, ranked number 19 out of 100 in the list of Bay Area "Top Corporate Philanthropists" by San Francisco Business Times.

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  • WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Heffernan Insurance Brokers, one of the largest full-service, independent insurance brokerage firms in the United States, ranked number 19 out of 100 in the list of Bay Area "Top Corporate Philanthropists" by San Francisco Business Times.
  • Heffernan's total cash contributions paid to charities in the Bay Area totaled $6,422,004 and cash giving per Bay Area employee reached $2,500 last year.
  • To celebrate 35 years in business, Heffernan Insurance Brokers is holding a benefit event Saturday, September 16th, 2023, at Pier 27 in San Francisco.
  • "Heffernan is proud to be included in the Top Bay Area Corporate Philanthropists again for 2022."

California Dairy Families Partner with Raley's Food For Families to Deliver Nutritious Milk to Families in Need

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Friday, June 2, 2023
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TRACY, Calif., June 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- One in 5 Californians — about 8 million people — currently struggle with food insecurity. In commemoration of World Milk Day, the California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) has announced a partnership with Raley's Food For Families program to deliver milk, one of the most requested but least donated items, to California food banks during June Dairy Month.

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  • In commemoration of World Milk Day, the California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) has announced a partnership with Raley's Food For Families program to deliver milk, one of the most requested but least donated items, to California food banks during June Dairy Month.
  • Throughout the month of June, California dairy families, through the CMAB, will match customer in-store and online Food For Families donations, dollar-for-dollar up to $20,000 to provide fresh milk to those suffering from food insecurity in northern California.
  • "California dairy farms like mine have a commitment to nourishing families with one of the most nutritious foods available – milk – with its 13 essential nutrients," said California dairy farmer Maureen Lemos.
  • The California milk donations will be distributed to 12 Food For Family partner food banks – Alameda County Community Food Bank, Central California Food Bank, Food Bank for Monterey County, Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano, Food Bank of Northern Nevada, Placer Food Bank, Redwood Empire Food Bank, Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services, Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Cruz County, Second Harvest of the Greater Valley, and Yolo Food Bank.

AmeriCorps CEO Announces Millions in Grant Awards, Inspires Youth Leaders and Celebrates Local Volunteers

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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More than 58,000 AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps volunteers serve in approximately 6,000 locations across the five states Smith visited in May.

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  • More than 58,000 AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps volunteers serve in approximately 6,000 locations across the five states Smith visited in May.
  • Today, more than 200,000 AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers are serving across the country—including right here in Dallas,” Smith said.
  • Tran also served with AmeriCorps NCCC in Colorado before returning home to Sussex County, where he served with Habitat AmeriCorps .
  • Each year, the agency places more than 200,000 AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers in intensive service roles; and empowers millions more to serve as long-term, short-term, or one-time volunteers.

Liberty Science Center Gains Senior Technology Leader through Bank of America's Leader on Loan Program

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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JERSEY CITY, N.J., May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to provide expertise and additional resources to nonprofits across the country, Bank of America is providing Jersey City-based Liberty Science Center (LSC) a senior technology leader for the next 12 months as part of Bank of America's (BofA) Leader on Loan program. BofA TechStart Pathways Program Manager, Pragna Mehta, will fulfill a full-time role at LSC as their interim Data and Analytics Strategist.

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  • JERSEY CITY, N.J., May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to provide expertise and additional resources to nonprofits across the country, Bank of America is providing Jersey City-based Liberty Science Center (LSC) a senior technology leader for the next 12 months as part of Bank of America's (BofA) Leader on Loan program.
  • The Leader on Loan program is an innovative way for BofA to bring additional resources to local communities and committing to the bank's values of driving responsible growth.
  • "Liberty Science Center is grateful for the many ways Bank of America has embraced our mission.
  • Liberty Science Center (LSC.org) is a 300,000-square-foot, not-for-profit learning center located in Liberty State Park on the Jersey City bank of the Hudson near the Statue of Liberty.

Foodie Card Donates Over 80,000 Meals to Local Food Banks

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Monday, February 27, 2023
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LONG ISLAND, N.Y., Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Long Island, NY based Foodie Card continues to stick true to their mission to give back to the local community by presenting Island Harvest with a check for $7,100.00. That's Foodie Card's biggest donation yet and brings their total up to over 80,000 meals and counting donated to the Tri-State area major food banks.

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  • LONG ISLAND, N.Y., Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Long Island, NY based Foodie Card continues to stick true to their mission to give back to the local community by presenting Island Harvest with a check for $7,100.00.
  • That's Foodie Card's biggest donation yet and brings their total up to over 80,000 meals and counting donated to the Tri-State area major food banks.
  • Foodie Card has been operating since 2018 and helps save its members money every time they dine at local restaurants on their network.
  • Foodie Card is hoping to spread the word about their program so they can increase their donations and will continue to donate three meals a day for every card purchased indefinitely.

NJM Contributes $100,000 toward Hunger Relief Across Mid-Atlantic Region

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023
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West Trenton, New Jersey, Jan. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NJM Insurance Group today announced a $100,000 donation to benefit hunger relief efforts across the Mid-Atlantic region.

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  • West Trenton, New Jersey, Jan. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NJM Insurance Group today announced a $100,000 donation to benefit hunger relief efforts across the Mid-Atlantic region.
  • This contribution is part of the Company’s yearlong commitment to supporting communities through donations totaling more than $2 million in 2022.
  • The Company directs charitable contributions toward organizations that support arts and culture, health, community assistance, safety, and financial literacy.
  • “NJM is a service organization working on behalf of our policyholders and the communities in which they live and work,” said Mitch Livingston, NJM president and CEO.

8th ANNUAL CAPTAIN’S TABLE VIP RECEPTION TO BE AT DISCOVER BOATING ATLANTIC CITY BOAT SHOW

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023
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Atlantic City, NJ, Jan. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Community Food Bank of New Jersey - Southern Branch, along with its member charity, Let Us Eat - Please, Inc., is again hosting the Captain’s Table Reception at the Discover Boating® Atlantic City Boat Show, in partnership with Progressive® Insurance.

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  • Atlantic City, NJ, Jan. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Community Food Bank of New Jersey - Southern Branch, along with its member charity, Let Us Eat - Please, Inc., is again hosting the Captain’s Table Reception at the Discover Boating® Atlantic City Boat Show, in partnership with Progressive® Insurance.
  • The evening of delicious food, cocktails, and a lavish array of desserts will be held at the Atlantic City Convention Center on Thursday, March 2, 2023 from 6-8pm.
  • More than 20 local top chefs from across Southern New Jersey will be serving guests their most popular dishes.
  • Tickets are $125 per person, which includes admission to the Discover Boating Atlantic City Boat Show all day on March 2.