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MetLife Foundation Announces Grants to Five Local Food Banks
MetLife Foundation Announces Grants to Five Local Food Banks
Published 02-10-09
Submitted by MetLife Foundation
NEW YORK, Feb. 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- MetLife Foundation today announced grants to five food banks. The grants, which total $250,000, will help the food banks respond to growing needs in their communities.
"MetLife Foundation is committed to building healthy communities and recognizes the critical role food banks play in meeting the needs of communities’ most vulnerable residents, especially children," said Dennis White of MetLife Foundation. "We are pleased to support these five food banks, whose work is more vital now than ever."
The food banks receiving MetLife Foundation grants are:
- America's Second Harvest of Tampa Bay (Tampa, FL)
- Community FoodBank of New Jersey (Hillside, NJ)
- Food Bank for New York City (New York, NY)
- Foodshare, Inc. (Bloomfield, CT)
- Rhode Island Community Food Bank (Providence, RI)
MetLife Foundation
MetLife Foundation
MetLife Foundation was established in 1976 by MetLife to carry on its long-standing tradition of corporate contributions and community involvement. MetLife and MetLife Foundation have invested more than $15 million for Alzheimer's research and public information programs, including $10 million through the Awards for Medical Research program. Working with the Alzheimer's Association, the Foundation has supported caregiving videos, resources for the Hispanic community and the Safe Return identification program, which addresses the problem of senior wandering. The Foundation has expanded its focus on aging issues, including helping people remain physically and mentally fit and remaining engaged in the community. It also supports programs addressing issues of caregiving, intergenerational activities and volunteer opportunities. Grants support health, education, and civic and cultural programs. More information about MetLife Foundation is available at www.metlife.org.
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