Food Bank For New York City

Time to Ditch the Turkey - Shipt Settles the Debate and Delivers Solutions for America's Favorite Thanksgiving Dish

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This Thanksgiving, Shipt, the retail tech company that enables delightful same-day delivery, is calling on Americans to #MakeSidesTheMain while making the seasonal shopping experience better for members around the country. Ahead of one of the top sales periods of the year for delivery services, Shipt's new survey will help customers and hosts with their lengthy shopping lists, including uncovering the top dishes to shop for and releasing exclusive recipes from Michelin Star Chef, Charlie Mitchell.

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  • What's more, when it comes to side dishes, more is better – with the average American serving five side dishes at the Thanksgiving table (and 16% serving seven-plus!).
  • But, no matter how many sides you have, there's one classic (with two names!)
  • that everyone cannot go without – Shipt is excited to announce that America's favorite side dish is… stuffing/dressing.
  • "Shipt is every Thanksgiving host's hero, offering same-day delivery of the finest side dish essentials directly to your door, giving you time back to spend with loved ones."

MetLife Foundation Reaches New Milestone, Over $1 Billion in Giving

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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Today, MetLife Foundation focuses on driving inclusive economic mobility and addressing the needs of underserved and underrepresented communities around the world.

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  • Today, MetLife Foundation focuses on driving inclusive economic mobility and addressing the needs of underserved and underrepresented communities around the world.
  • The work of MetLife Foundation continues to improve the financial health and well-being of individuals and families, creating positive impacts for society and communities.
  • MetLife and MetLife Foundation have proudly partnered with UNCF (United Negro College Fund) for nearly 80 years to support students attending HBCUs.
  • MetLife Foundation has awarded over $18 million for Alzheimer’s Disease research through MetLife Foundation Awards for Medical Research, leading to a greater understanding of the disease.

Atlanta Community Food Bank Join Hands with Community Partners Across the City to Amplify Hunger Action Month®

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Friday, September 1, 2023
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The Atlanta Community Food Bank , a leader in the fight against hunger, is calling on community members to take action in the fight against hunger for Hunger Action Month®.

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  • The Atlanta Community Food Bank , a leader in the fight against hunger, is calling on community members to take action in the fight against hunger for Hunger Action Month®.
  • “Hunger Action Month® is an opportunity for us to shine a light on hunger and how our community can tackle this crisis as a collective,” said Kyle Waide , President & CEO of the Atlanta Community Food Bank.
  • Throughout the month, the Food Bank is asking community members to take action against the hunger crisis.
  • At noon on Hunger Action Day, the Atlanta Community Food Bank will unveil a new mural by local artist Salvador Iglesias at Ponce City Market.

Barilla® and Tennis Star Coco Gauff are Serving Love Together during America's Biggest Tennis Tournament

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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NORTHBROOK, Ill., Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Barilla, the world's leading pasta maker who's helped gather people around the table for 145 years, believes sharing a quality pasta dish together is the ultimate sign of love. This August, Barilla and their longstanding partner, tennis phenom, Coco Gauff, will spread love nationwide with Barilla pasta during America's biggest tennis tournament.

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  • This August, Barilla and their longstanding partner, tennis phenom, Coco Gauff, will spread love nationwide with Barilla pasta during America's biggest tennis tournament.
  • During the opening days of the tennis tournament, when Coco is serving love, Barilla will serve love by giving away pasta meal kits packed with everything a pasta enthusiast needs to enjoy a delicious, protein-rich meal.
  • And to serve even more love, Barilla will be making a donation to Food Bank For New York City after the tournament as well.
  • To receive love, pasta and tennis fans should visit Barillaservinglove.com for more information on how to enter and win!

Food Bank for New York City Receives $450K From New York’s Empire BlueCross BlueShield Foundation to Launch ‘Food as Medicine’ Program

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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As part of its ongoing work to address food insecurity in New York, the Empire BlueCross BlueShield Foundation announced today a $450,000 grant for the Food Bank For New York City to launch a ‘Food as Medicine’ program.

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  • As part of its ongoing work to address food insecurity in New York, the Empire BlueCross BlueShield Foundation announced today a $450,000 grant for the Food Bank For New York City to launch a ‘Food as Medicine’ program.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230606005913/en/
    Empire presented a check for $450,000 to Food Bank For New York City during a community food distribution event.
  • This phase of the program will help Food Bank For New York City and Empire BlueCross BlueShield enhance data collection, sharing, and analysis to better understand the needs of people facing hunger and deliver effective solutions.
  • “Food Bank For New York City’s partnership with Empire BlueCross BlueShield will help us further our mission of ending hunger in our city,” said Leslie Gordon, President & Chief Executive Officer, Food Bank For New York City.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Promotes Lee Brian Schrager to Chief Communications Officer

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's)—the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol—today announced that Lee Brian Schrager has been promoted to the position of Chief Communications Officer, continuing to report to Chief Executive Officer Wayne E. Chaplin.

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  • Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazer's)—the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol—today announced that Lee Brian Schrager has been promoted to the position of Chief Communications Officer, continuing to report to Chief Executive Officer Wayne E. Chaplin.
  • In his newly created role, Mr. Schrager will continue to oversee the Company’s corporate communications functions, including public relations, employee communications, the Company’s corporate website, as well as its Intranet-based communications.
  • In his most recent position of Senior Vice President, Communications & Corporate Social Responsibility, which he has held since 2016, Mr. Schrager has helped significantly strengthen and expand the Company’s communications capabilities.
  • In 2011, Mr. Schrager commemorated the 10th anniversary of SOBEWFF® with the release of his first book, Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival Cookbook.

LA Food Bank Names NorthStar Moving’s 2021 Food Drive “Fundraiser of the Year”

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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I am so proud that our food drive is being featured for this recognition, said NorthStar Moving Co-Founder Laura McHolm.

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  • I am so proud that our food drive is being featured for this recognition, said NorthStar Moving Co-Founder Laura McHolm.
  • I wish our food drive was enough to feed all the hungry children, but the Los Angeles Food Bank needs everyones assistance to meet the massive need.
  • This years 10th Annual Lets Send Hunger Packing Food Drive raised $44,630 for the LA Food Bank, providing 178,520 meals to feed hungry children in Los Angeles County.
  • Over the ten years, NorthStar Movings food drives have allowed the LA Regional Food Bank to provide 663,520 meals!

Food Lion Feeds Donates $1 Million to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022
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SALISBURY, N.C., April 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Food Lion Feeds is donating $1 million to help fund Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolinas new Salisbury, N.C., location.

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  • SALISBURY, N.C., April 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Food Lion Feeds is donating $1 million to help fund Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolinas new Salisbury, N.C., location.
  • The facility in Rowan County, which will be named Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina Food Lion Feeds Center, will provide new opportunities for the food bank to better serve the community through its agency food distributions and food pantry partners in Rowan, Cabarrus and Stanly counties.
  • Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina could not ask for a better partner in ending hunger than Food Lion, said Kay Carter, Chief Executive Officer, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina.
  • As part of Feeding America, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina serves 24 counties in North and South Carolina.

The Jamul Indian Village and Jamul Casino® Support San Diego through Numerous Philanthropic Endeavors

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Tuesday, December 21, 2021
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JAMUL, Calif., Dec. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Jamul Indian Village of California (JIV) and Jamul Casino are celebrating the success of their annual fall philanthropy campaign.

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  • JAMUL, Calif., Dec. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Jamul Indian Village of California (JIV) and Jamul Casino are celebrating the success of their annual fall philanthropy campaign.
  • Mary Cheeks, President and General Manager of Jamul Casino, says, "Jamul Casino has veterans working in nearly every part of our team.
  • Opened in 2016, the Jamul Casino is located in Jamul, California, San Diego County, and is owned and operated by Jamul Indian Village Development Corporation (JIVDC), a wholly owned enterprise of the Tribe.
  • Jamul Casino supports more than 1,000 permanent jobs in the region and is the closest casino to downtown San Diego which is the eighth-largest city in the United States by population.

More Than 28,000 Attendees Helped EAT. DRINK. FEED NYC. at the 14th Annual Food Network & Cooking Channel New York City Wine & Food Festival Presented by Capital One

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Monday, November 22, 2021
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The Food Network & Cooking Channel New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One is hosted by and benefits Gods Love We Deliver and Food Bank For New York City, with 100% of the Festivals net proceeds providing critical funds for New Yorkers facing severe illness and hunger.

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  • The Food Network & Cooking Channel New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One is hosted by and benefits Gods Love We Deliver and Food Bank For New York City, with 100% of the Festivals net proceeds providing critical funds for New Yorkers facing severe illness and hunger.
  • Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits is the exclusive provider of wine and spirits at the Festival.
  • In November 2021, BizBash named the Festival the #1 Food & Restaurant Industry event in New York for the ninth year in a row.
  • Working toward long-term solutions to food poverty, Food Bank develops policy and conducts research to inform community and government efforts.