Ameriprise Financial Brings Together 9,500 Volunteers Nationwide to Help End Hunger
November 10 2016 - 10:19AM
Business Wire
Volunteers will provide more than 1 million
meals to help families, kids, seniors, veterans and other
individuals struggling with hunger
For the seventh consecutive year, Ameriprise Financial (NYSE:
AMP) is bringing together thousands of volunteers at 500 events
across the country to provide meals to those in need before
Thanksgiving. On Nov. 11, more than 9,500 Ameriprise employees,
advisors and clients will volunteer at food banks, pantries and
warehouses nationwide to prepare food, serve meals and sort
donations in support of the more than 42 million Americans
struggling with hunger. By rallying together, company volunteers
will provide more than 1 million meals for people in need.
Ameriprise organizes the company-wide National Days of Service
twice each year in partnership with Feeding America®, the nation’s
largest domestic hunger-relief organization. The timing of this
year’s event, which falls on Veterans Day, is particularly
meaningful, as one in five households served by Feeding America has
a member who has served in the U.S. military.
“We live in a country where food is plentiful, yet so many of
our neighbors – including a number of our nation’s heroic veterans
and their families – struggle with hunger,” said Brian Pietsch,
head of community relations at Ameriprise. “All veterans, and all
Americans, deserve access to healthy food. At Ameriprise, we have a
strong volunteer force that’s devoted to making a difference for
these families and individuals, especially as we enter the holiday
season.”
Ameriprise Financial encourages the public to join the effort
to end hungerNow through the Thanksgiving holiday, Ameriprise
is again doubling the impact of donations to Feeding America.*
Every dollar donated through the Ameriprise Financial Challenge (up
to $500,000) can help provide 22 meals** through the network of
food banks to families in need, twice the amount of a standard
donation. Participation is easy – simply visit:
supportfeedingamerica.org/Ameriprise.
“Since 2010, the Ameriprise National Days of Service have become
two of our largest corporate-partner volunteer events,” said Nancy
Curby, senior vice president of corporate partnerships and
operations at Feeding America. “We know Ameriprise volunteers mean
business. They show up ready to roll up their sleeves and do what
it takes to provide food to as many people in need as
possible.”
In 2009, Ameriprise Financial began a charitable partnership
with Feeding America to help address an increased demand on food
banks and support finding long-term solutions to domestic hunger.
Through the efforts of its advisors, employees and clients, the
company has provided more than 64 million meals and volunteered
approximately 210,000 hours to help Feeding America and other
organizations feed those who struggle with hunger.
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. For more information visit
https://www.ameriprise.com/financial-planning/about/community-relations
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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