Volunteers will provide more than 1 million meals to help
families, kids, seniors, veterans and other individuals struggling with
hunger
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
For the seventh consecutive year, Ameriprise Financial (NYSE: AMP) is
bringing together thousands of volunteers at 500 events across the
country to provide meals to those in need before Thanksgiving. On Nov.
11, more than 9,500 Ameriprise employees, advisors and clients will
volunteer at food banks, pantries and warehouses nationwide to prepare
food, serve meals and sort donations in support of the more than 42
million Americans struggling with hunger. By rallying together, company
volunteers will provide more than 1 million meals for people in need.
Ameriprise organizes the company-wide National Days of Service twice
each year in partnership with Feeding America®, the nation’s
largest domestic hunger-relief organization. The timing of this year’s
event, which falls on Veterans Day, is particularly meaningful, as one
in five households served by Feeding America has a member who has served
in the U.S. military.
“We live in a country where food is plentiful, yet so many of our
neighbors – including a number of our nation’s heroic veterans and their
families – struggle with hunger,” said Brian Pietsch, head of community
relations at Ameriprise. “All veterans, and all Americans, deserve
access to healthy food. At Ameriprise, we have a strong volunteer force
that’s devoted to making a difference for these families and
individuals, especially as we enter the holiday season.”
Ameriprise Financial encourages the public to join the effort to
end hunger
Now through the Thanksgiving holiday, Ameriprise
is again doubling the impact of donations to Feeding America.* Every
dollar donated through the Ameriprise Financial Challenge (up to
$500,000) can help provide 22 meals** through the network of food banks
to families in need, twice the amount of a standard donation.
Participation is easy – simply visit: supportfeedingamerica.org/Ameriprise.
“Since 2010, the Ameriprise National Days of Service have become two of
our largest corporate-partner volunteer events,” said Nancy Curby,
senior vice president of corporate partnerships and operations at
Feeding America. “We know Ameriprise volunteers mean business. They show
up ready to roll up their sleeves and do what it takes to provide food
to as many people in need as possible.”
In 2009, Ameriprise Financial began a charitable partnership with
Feeding America to help address an increased demand on food banks and
support finding long-term solutions to domestic hunger. Through the
efforts of its advisors, employees and clients, the company has provided
more than 64 million meals and volunteered approximately 210,000 hours
to help Feeding America and other organizations feed those who struggle
with hunger.
About Feeding America
Feeding America is the nationwide
network of 200 food banks that leads the fight against hunger in the
United States. Together, we provide food to more than 46 million people
through 60,000 food pantries and meal programs in communities across
America. Feeding America also supports programs that improve food
security among the people we serve; educates the public about the
problem of hunger; and advocates for legislation that protects people
from going hungry. Individuals, charities, businesses and government all
have a role in ending hunger. Donate. Volunteer. Advocate.
Educate. Together we can solve hunger. Visit www.feedingamerica.org,
find us on Facebook
or follow us on Twitter.
About Ameriprise Financial Community Relations
Ameriprise
Financial is dedicated to utilizing the firm’s resources and talents to
improve the lives of individuals and build strong communities. Through
grants, volunteerism and employee and advisor gift matching programs,
the company supports a diverse group of over 6,500 nonprofits across the
country. Last year, our employees contributed more than 80,000 volunteer
hours to nonprofits nationwide. For more information visit https://www.ameriprise.com/financial-planning/about/community-relations
About Ameriprise Financial
At Ameriprise Financial, we have
been helping people feel confident about their financial future for more
than 120 years. With a network of 10,000 financial advisors and
extensive asset management, advisory and insurance capabilities, we have
the strength and expertise to serve the full range of consumer financial
needs. For more information, or to find an Ameriprise financial advisor,
visit ameriprise.com.
*About the Match: Ameriprise Financial has committed $500,000 to Feeding
America. This amount will be used to double the impact of gifts received
between now and Thanksgiving. Gifts received after the campaign or in
excess of this amount will not be matched but will still help provide
food for those in need.
**Currently, $1 helps provide 11 meals secured by Feeding America on
behalf of local member food banks. Historical meal equivalencies vary
and are updated each year.
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