Ameriprise Financial Matching Public Donations to Feeding America Now Through Thanksgiving
September 10 2015 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Each dollar donated through the Ameriprise
Financial Challenge can help provide 22 meals to families in
need
For the fifth year in a row, Ameriprise Financial is matching
public donations to Feeding America®–up to $500,000– in support of
Hunger Action MonthTM. As part of the Ameriprise Financial
Challenge, individuals can double the impact of their gift to
Feeding America, the nation’s leading domestic hunger-relief
organization, ahead of the busy holiday season.* When combined with
the Ameriprise gift, every dollar donated now through Thanksgiving
can have twice the impact. That means together we can help provide
11 million meals to families facing hunger in the U.S. through the
Feeding America network of food banks.**
Taking part is easy. You can make a donation online by visiting
supportfeedingamerica.org/Ameriprise.
“Despite the improving economy, many Americans continue to
struggle with putting food on the table,” said Brian Pietsch, head
of community relations at Ameriprise Financial. “Feeding America
and its member food banks are a critical source of support and
strength for these families. We encourage anyone who is in a
position to donate to have their contribution matched by
Ameriprise.”
Ameriprise began a charitable partnership with Feeding America
in 2009 with the goal to help meet an increased demand on food
banks and work toward finding long-term solutions to domestic
hunger. Along with its advisors, employees and volunteers,
Ameriprise has provided more than 40 million meals and volunteered
more than 130,000 hours to support hunger-relief organizations
nationwide.
“No one should have to worry about having enough to eat. Yet,
the fact is that 49 million Americans struggle with hunger,” said
Matt Knott, president of Feeding America. “Donations big and small
go a long way in providing meals to people in need, and this is a
wonderful way to double the impact.”
About Feeding America’s Hunger Action MonthSeptember is
Hunger Action Month, a nationwide campaign to mobilize the public
to take action on the issue of hunger. Founded by the Feeding
America nationwide network of food banks, the campaign brings
greater attention to the issue of hunger in America and promotes
ways for individuals everywhere to get involved with the movement
to solve it.
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 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 grantmaking, volunteerism and employee and
advisor gift matching programs, the company supports a diverse
group of over 6,000 nonprofits across the country. In 2014,
Ameriprise Financial and its employees and advisors gave $12
million and logged 66,000 volunteer hours at nonprofits.
Additionally, the company’s support provided the equivalent of 10
million meals to feed families struggling with hunger.
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 and groceries for those in need.**$1
helps provide 11 meals secured by Feeding America on behalf of
local member food banks.
© 2015 Ameriprise Financial, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Ameriprise FinancialAlison Mueller,
612-678-7183alison.g.mueller@ampf.com@Ameriprise_NewsorFeeding
AmericaMamie Moore, 312-641-5645mamiemoore@feedingamerica.org
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