Meals on Wheels People Awarded $5,000 from ABI Insurance

Liberty Mutual and Safeco Insurance have awarded ABI Insurance a 2024 Make More Happen Award for its volunteerism with Meals on Wheels People, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of seniors and other at-risk populations, assisting them in maintaining independence by providing nutritious food, human connections and social support. The award includes an initial donation of $5,000 for Meals on Wheels People which can be doubled to $10,000 just by having community supporters vote online.

Starting Monday, September 9, the ABI Insurance and Meals on Wheels People community story will be highlighted on the official Make More Happen microsite at www.agentgiving.com/ABI-Insurance, where supporters can vote to help the team reach their donation goal. If the featured story receives a mix of at least 500 votes and comments, the $5,000 donation will be raised to $10,000.

Meals on Wheels People currently produce 5,800 meals every day which are delivered to homebound seniors and dining centers throughout Multnomah, Washington and Clark counties in Oregon and Washington. The $10,000 donation will be used towards the Meals on Wheels People’s homebound outreach, continuing to serve those who visit their dining center, and replacing equipment and supplies in their commercial kitchen.

“We are honored and incredibly grateful for being awarded the 2024 Make More Happen Award so we can continue to help our community,” said Jim Hisatomi, president of ABI Insurance. “Meals on Wheels People has had a significant impact in northwest Oregon and southwest Washington, and we are thrilled to double the donation with community support.”

Once a year, Meals on Wheels People ask volunteers to work shifts at local grocery stores during Donate Dinner, an event that encourages shoppers to donate a meal to homebound seniors facing food insecurity. ABI Insurance team members helped fill the need by volunteering to staff shifts at local markets, handing out flyers and encouraging shoppers to donate, making a significant impact on the number of dinners donated and raising awareness for Meals on Wheels People.

“Recognizing independent agents’ dedication to their communities and nonprofit partners is what the Make More Happen Awards is all about,” said Andy Dolberg, Liberty Mutual Senior Territory Manager. “ABI Insurance is a shining example of the amazing work independent agents do in the Oregon and Washington area and we hope sharing inspiring stories motivates others to do the same.”

Throughout 2024, Liberty Mutual and Safeco Insurance will select up to 37 independent agents nationwide for a Make More Happen Award donating up to $370,000 to the nonprofits they support. Agencies became eligible for the award by submitting an application and photos demonstrating their commitment to a specific nonprofit.

About Liberty Mutual Insurance

At Liberty Mutual, we believe progress happens when people feel secure. By providing protection for the unexpected and delivering it with care, we help people embrace today and confidently pursue tomorrow. In business since 1912, and headquartered in Boston, today we are the sixth largest global property and casualty insurer based on 2020 gross written premium. We also rank 71 on the Fortune 100 list of largest corporations in the U.S. based on 2020 revenue. As of December 31, 2020, we had $43.8 billion in annual consolidated revenue.

We employ over 45,000 people in 29 countries and economies around the world. We offer a wide range of insurance products and services, including personal automobile, homeowners, specialty lines, reinsurance, commercial multiple-peril, workers compensation, commercial automobile, general liability, surety, and commercial property. For more information, visit www.libertymutualinsurance.com.

About Safeco Insurance

In business since 1923, Safeco Insurance sells personal automobile, homeowners and specialty products through a network of more than 25,000 independent insurance agencies throughout the United States. Safeco is a Liberty Mutual Insurance company. You can learn more about us by visiting www.Libertymutualinsurance.com and www.Safeco.com.