Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services Adds 250K of Meals

Sacramento – Bank of America today announced a $50,000 donation worth 250K meals to Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services to address food insecurity in the region. While Sacramento is known as the Farm-to-Fork Capital of the world, the region reported higher levels of food insecurity during the pandemic with more people than ever seeking assistance from food pantries and food banks.

Bank of America is supporting its employees’ health and safety while addressing one of the local communities’ most critical needs. As its very first initiative in the new year, the company announced it would make a $100 donation to local hunger relief organizations for each Greater Sacramento employee who received a COVID-19 booster shot by the end of January.

Since the start of the pandemic Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services has seen a significant increase in people needing food and services. For every $1 donated, the organization can provide five meals to the community. With help from the bank’s donation, Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services is providing 250,000 meals to individuals and families throughout Greater Sacramento.

“Pre-Covid, we were feeding about 150,000 people per month. Now, we’re feeding approximately 250,000 people a month, which is almost a 70% increase over pre-pandemic,” said Blake Young, President/CEO, Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services.

In addition to philanthropic capital, Bank of America also donated more than 100,000 units of Personal Protective Equipment including masks, gloves, and cases of hand sanitizer for Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services to distribute to those in need.

“As the pandemic continues to impact Greater Sacramento, food banks and hunger relief organizations are experiencing increased demand and higher costs to meet the needs of individuals and families,” said CP Parmar, President, Bank of America Greater Sacramento. “Our commitment to help strengthen the communities we live in and serve is unwavering, which is why we are investing in the health, safety and wellbeing of our teammates while also providing funds to help local organizations support our neighbors and fight food insecurity.”

The company has encouraged its employees to get COVID-19 vaccinations since summer 2021, offering incentives such as paid time-off and $500 credits towards health benefit premiums. In partnership with local nonprofits, Bank of America has also distributed more than 38 million masks, 41,000 cases of hand sanitizer and 11 million gloves nationwide as part of its ongoing efforts to address health-related disparities accelerated by the pandemic.

About Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services (SFBFS)

Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting those in need by alleviating their immediate pain and problems and moving them toward self-sufficiency and financial independence. With a staff of 90 and a volunteer force of 11,000, SFBFS is committed to feeding 250,000 seniors, families and children each month.

About Bank of America

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