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Enterprise Holdings Foundation Donates $60,000 to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank for Food and Nutrition Assistance in Los Angeles County

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Enterprise Holdings Foundation has donated $60,000 to the LA Regional Food Bank to fight hunger and nutrition insecurity in local communities all over LA County.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Enterprise Holdings Foundation has donated $60,000 to the LA Regional Food Bank to fight hunger and nutrition insecurity in local communities all over LA County.
  • "The financial support we've received over the years from Enterprise has a tremendous impact on our work," said Michael Flood, President and CEO of the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank.
  • The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank has been mobilizing resources to fight hunger in Los Angeles County for 50 years.
  • To support the Food Bank's vision that no one goes hungry in Los Angeles County, food and grocery products are distributed through a network of 600 partner agencies and other Food Bank programs.

NATHAN'S FAMOUS PROVIDES $5,000 DONATION TO SAN DIEGO FOOD BANK WITH HELP FROM PROFESSIONAL TWITCH STREAMERS

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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SMITHFIELD, Va., Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2020, Nathan's Famous launched its Twitch gaming program, Nathan's Duos, to match gamers to play side-by-side and create genuine moments of connection through livestreaming events. In its continued efforts to bring people together, the program transformed from online livestreams to a three-part series of in-person events to give back locally this fall.

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  • "Due to the current economic climate, many San Diego families are working overtime to make ends meet and rely on the San Diego Food Bank to help provide food assistance," said Bethany Gurecki, senior brand manager for Nathan's Famous at Smithfield Foods.
  • "We're honored to be able to assist the food bank with its incredible work of providing nutritious food to those in need."
  • "I'm honored to be in a position to support the San Diego Food Bank and help spread the word," said Jordan Gilbert, known as n0thing on Twitch.
  • Through a combination of programs and partnerships with nearly 500 San Diego County nonprofits, the Food Bank acts as a central repository and distribution point for donated food.

NATHAN'S FAMOUS PROVIDES $5,000 DONATION TO FOOD BANK OF THE ROCKIES WITH HELP FROM PROFESSIONAL TWITCH STREAMERS

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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SMITHFIELD, Va., Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- National hot dog brand Nathan's Famous is taking its Twitch gaming program, Nathan's Duos, beyond the screen. Since 2020, Nathan's Duos has matched gamers to play side-by-side to create genuine moments of connection through livestreaming events. In its continued efforts to bring people together, the program is transforming from online livestreams to in-person events to give back locally.

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  • The brand is partnering with Twitch personality JoshOG to host Nathan's Duos streaming events with three select gamers and help make an impact by fighting food insecurity.
  • Together, Nathan's Famous and JoshOG will make donations to local food banks in the areas where the professional gamers are based.
  • Earlier today, Nathan's Famous and JoshOG kicked off the three-part event series, alongside fellow Duos streamer, WillerZ, with a $5,000 donation to Food Bank of the Rockies tohelp alleviate hunger in the Rocky Mountain area.
  • "Inflation is currently at a 40-year high and is hitting Food Bank of the Rockies' budget with some staple items costing as much as 70% more compared to last year.

The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank’s Taste of the Rams Event, Sponsored by Don Lee Farms and Bank of America, Raises Funds for over 680,000 Meals

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221011006240/en/
    The Los Angeles Regional Food Banks Taste of the Rams Event, Sponsored by Don Lee Farms and Bank of America, Raises Funds for over 680,000 Meals.
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    The sold-out event took place at SoFi Stadium, the home of Super Bowl LVI and the Los Angeles Rams, for the first time.
  • The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, along with the Super Bowl LVI Champion Los Angeles Rams and top LA Chefs, put together another magical and special event that generated funding for hundreds of thousands of meals for our local community, said Donald Goodman.
  • The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank has been mobilizing resources to fight hunger in Los Angeles County since 1973.

FIRST FOOD FOR ALL FUNDRAISER RAISES OVER $46,000 TO BENEFIT THE ATLANTA COMMUNITY FOOD BANK

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022
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ATLANTA, Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Financial services professionals across the greater Atlanta area are helping put dollars to good use with the first-ever Food for All fundraiser to benefit the Atlanta Community Food Bank. The fundraising competition raised $46,510 to support the Food Bank and its mission of fighting hunger in metro Atlanta and north Georgia, providing enough food for 186,000 meals. Since the global pandemic, the Food Bank has seen significant increases in need for its services and has been working with various community and government partners to continue providing access to nutritious meals for food insecure neighbors.

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  • ATLANTA, Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Financial services professionals across the greater Atlanta area are helping put dollars to good use with the first-ever Food for All fundraiser to benefit the Atlanta Community Food Bank .
  • "The Atlanta Community Food Bank has a long history of industry partnerships, including the legal, accounting, and tech communities with our Legal Food Frenzy, Accounting Food Fight, and Tech Cares, Tech Shares competitions.
  • We are honored and thrilled to forge this historic relationship with the financial services community to kick off Food for All," said Kyle Waide , President & CEO ofAtlanta Community Food Bank.
  • Throughout the year, the Atlanta Community Food Bank connects more than 715,000 people with healthy and nutritious food.

FARMLAND® DONATES $9,000 TO NEBRASKA FFA ASSOCIATION AND MORE THAN 115,000 SERVINGS OF PROTEIN TO FOOD BANK FOR THE HEARTLAND

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Monday, September 26, 2022
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SMITHFIELD, Va., Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This summer, Farmland® launched year two of its Honoring the Heartland Tour to invest in the next generation of the agricultural industry, show appreciation to hardworking farming communities, and support neighborhoods rooted in the Midwest through protein-rich food donations. Earlier today, the tour stopped in Omaha to recognize two admirable Nebraska organizations.

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  • During a presentation at Food Bank for the Heartland, Farmland made a $9,000 donation to the Nebraska FFA Association to support its mission and fund community service projects.
  • "Farmland is pleased to share this donation with the Nebraska FFA Association to support students in their endeavors as they strive to make a positive impact within their communities."
  • Partners like Farmland are essential as we invest in over 12,000 FFA members and their advisors, to grow leaders, build communities and create career connections."
  • We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities.

ACE Cash Express Raises Over $5,000 for the Greater Cleveland Food Bank

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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DALLAS, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --ACE Cash Express (ACE), a Populus Financial Group brand, raised $5,401 for the Greater Cleveland Food Bank during ACE's annualfundraising event, the Give A Little Campaign.

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  • DALLAS, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --ACE Cash Express (ACE), a Populus Financial Group brand, raised $5,401 for the Greater Cleveland Food Bank during ACE's annualfundraising event, the Give A Little Campaign.
  • ACE employees not only raised money for the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, but also volunteered their time distributing meals at the Food Bank's Emergency Food Box Distribution location.
  • "We are proud to support the Greater Cleveland Food Bank," said Eric Norrington, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs for Populus Financial Group.
  • "We greatly appreciate the support of ACE Cash Express," said Taylor Grillo, Corporate Relations Manager for the Greater Cleveland Food Bank.

Atlanta Community Food Bank Receives $200,000 Grant from Kroger

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Thursday, August 18, 2022
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ATLANTA, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Atlanta Community Food Bank announces a $200,000 grant from Kroger stores. The grant will be used to update the nonprofit's technology with a new CRM system. The new system will help easily identify current needs and serve the Food Bank's agencies and clients more effectively.

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  • ATLANTA, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Atlanta Community Food Bank announces a $200,000 grant from Kroger stores.
  • "Kroger's investment will significantly improve how the Food Bank does business and is able to operate daily," said Kyle Waide, President & CEO of the Atlanta Community Food Bank.
  • "The updated technology combined with the unwavering commitment of the Atlanta Community Food Bank and community volunteers will help achieve our mutual vision of communities free of hunger and waste," said Kroger Atlanta Division President Victor Smith.
  • The Atlanta Community Food Bank works to end hunger with the food, people and big ideas needed to ensure our neighbors have the nourishment to lead healthy and productive lives.

THE LOS ANGELES DODGERS FOUNDATION, LOS ANGELES DODGERS AND MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL TEAM UP WITH THE LOS ANGELES REGIONAL FOOD BANK TO FIGHT HUNGER

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022
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"Today, we're here at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank launching our All-Star Weekend Essentials BackPack Program," says the Dodger Foundation CEO Nichol Whiteman.

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  • "Today, we're here at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank launching our All-Star Weekend Essentials BackPack Program," says the Dodger Foundation CEO Nichol Whiteman.
  • "The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is so grateful to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation, Major League Baseball and to everyone involved in this event, "said Michael Flood, President and CEO of the LA Regional Food Bank.
  • The LA Regional Food Bank thanks the Dodger Foundation, Dodgers and MLB for their continued support of the fight against hunger.
  • The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank has been mobilizing resources to fight hunger in Los Angeles County since 1973.

Hyundai Hope and Gary Rome Hyundai Donate $25,000 to Combat Hunger at Dealership's 25th Anniversary Celebration

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Monday, May 16, 2022
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Gary Rome Hyundai Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Local Dignitaries and Community Members in Holyoke, Massachusetts

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  • Gary Rome Hyundai Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Local Dignitaries and Community Members in Holyoke, Massachusetts
    HOLYOKE, Mass., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America's corporate social responsibility initiative, Hyundai Hope, and Gary Rome Hyundai recently donated a total of $25,000 to two local food banks in Holyoke, Massachusetts to combat food insecurity in the surrounding communities during Gary Rome Hyundai's 25th anniversary celebration.
  • The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts received $10,000 and the Thrive Center of Holyoke Community College received a $5,000 donation from Hyundai Hope.
  • Gary Rome Hyundai donated an additional $5,000 dollars to the Thrive Center of Holyoke Community College and two lucky guests received $2,500 each to donate towards the charity of their choice.
  • "This is by far one of my proudest moments as a Hyundai dealer," said Gary Rome, dealer principal, Gary Rome Hyundai.