WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.,
Oct. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/
-- BB&T Corporation (NYSE: BBT) today announced it is
contributing $1 million to the relief
effort related to destruction and damage caused by Hurricane
Matthew. BB&T is also delivering several truckloads of bottled
water and cleaning supplies to affected communities in Central and
Eastern North Carolina including
Fayetteville, Goldsboro, Greenville, Lumberton, and Wilson.
"We're grateful our associates are safe and accounted for. But
we also understand the need is still great in so many of the
communities we serve," said Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Kelly S. King. "Our thoughts and
prayers are with all who are struggling to recover from Hurricane
Matthew and we are hopeful this donation will help them get back on
their feet soon."
To assist clients in their time of need, BB&T is diligently
working to provide ATM service in affected areas. Clients who may
have incurred storm-related overdraft, returned item, negative
account balance or late loan payment fees are encouraged to visit
one of our financial centers or contact BB&T at 800-BANK-BBT
(800-226-5228) for assistance.
About BB&T
BB&T is one of the largest
financial services holding companies in the U.S. with $221.9 billion in assets and market
capitalization of $29.0 billion as of
June 30, 2016. Based in Winston-Salem, N.C., the company operates
2,249 financial centers in 15 states and Washington, D.C., and offers a full range of
consumer and commercial banking, securities brokerage, asset
management, mortgage and insurance products and services. A Fortune
500 company, BB&T is consistently recognized for outstanding
client satisfaction by the U.S. Small Business Administration,
Greenwich Associates and others. More information about BB&T
and its full line of products and services is available at
www.bbt.com.
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