Ameriprise Financial Helps Bring 11 Million Meals to Families in Need
September 12 2016 - 10:15AM
Business Wire
Company matching public donations to Feeding
America® now through Thanksgiving
In support of the 42 million Americans who struggle with hunger,
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. is once again doubling the impact of
donations to Feeding America® now through Thanksgiving.* Every
dollar donated through the Ameriprise Financial Challenge (up to
$500,000) will provide 22 meals to families in need, twice the
amount of a standard donation. Participation is easy – simply
visit: supportfeedingamerica.org/Ameriprise to give online.
“Far too many Americans don’t have access to the food they
need,” said Brian Pietsch, head of community relations at
Ameriprise Financial. “The simplest day-to-day tasks can feel
impossible when you lack sustenance and proper nutrition. Through
the Ameriprise Challenge, people can make their donations go
further and help even more families and individuals who face
hunger.”
Since establishing a partnership with Feeding America in 2009,
Ameriprise advisors, employees, and clients have provided more than
64 million meals and have volunteered more than 210,000 hours to
support hunger-relief organizations nationwide. The Ameriprise
Financial Challenge was established in 2010 to encourage additional
donations to Feeding America. In total, the campaign has provided
more than 100 million meals to American families.**
“Most of us don’t have to worry about whether or not we’ll be
able to put food on the table. Unfortunately, that’s not the case
for one in eight people who struggle with hunger in this country,”
said Matt Knott, president of Feeding America. “Through support
from partners like Ameriprise, we’re bringing greater awareness to
this very real issue, which reaches every community in America. Our
hope is that as people learn more about hunger, they choose to take
action and make a difference for children, families and older
Americans facing hunger. We encourage everyone to donate, advocate,
and volunteer to help end hunger today.”
About Feeding AmericaFeeding 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 RelationsAmeriprise
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.
About Ameriprise FinancialAt 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.
© 2016 Ameriprise Financial, Inc. All rights reserved.
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