LAS VEGAS, March 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- MGM Resorts
International (NYSE: MGM) today announced an array of initiatives
intended to support those impacted economically by the coronavirus
(COVID-19) pandemic, including a $1
million crisis and disaster relief pledge into an employee
emergency grant fund and donating the equivalent of 400,000 meals
across the United States.
"As we confront extraordinary events and an unprecedented
global pandemic crisis, we know that this is an extremely
challenging and uncertain time for many of our employees, their
families, friends and neighbors and we are committed to help those
in need," said Bill Hornbuckle,
Acting CEO and President of MGM Resorts International. "We have
done a number of things to help our colleagues, including
significantly expanding eligibility coverage for the MGM Employee
Emergency Grant Fund. MGM Resorts International is donating
$1 million towards disaster relief to
offer additional support to employees impacted by the crisis and
who may be experiencing hardships."
Hornbuckle added, "We've also stepped up our commitment to
communities around the country. Over the past week, MGM has donated
the equivalent of 400,000 meals through local food banks to
alleviate food insecurity in the United
States."
In November, MGM Resorts launched its bold vision for social
impact and sustainability, Focused on What Matters, a
companywide program focused on a goal-centered approach to making
positive impacts in its communities. Company goals by 2025 include
5 million meals to be donated through its Feeding Forward program
and surpassing 1 million volunteer hours within the community.
"In battling the current global crisis, at MGM Resorts we intend
to embrace humanity, exemplify inclusion and exhibit compassion.
Our commitment to our employees and the communities in which we
operate, conduct business and serve our customers, remains
steadfast," said Jyoti Chopra,
Senior Vice President, Chief Diversity & Sustainability Officer
for MGM Resorts International.
Additional information below:
MGM Resorts Emergency Relief Fund
The MGM Resorts
Emergency Relief Fund provides employees and their immediate
families with short-term relief in making payments or to meet
obligations during unexpected hardships and emergencies. MGM
Resorts' $1 million pledge will
provide expanded coverage for the fund to assist those impacted by
the coronavirus, including: full-time employees, on-call employees
and those facing layoff, separation or furlough.
Community Food Donations Across the Nation
Because of
the difficult decision to temporarily close its properties across
the country, to date MGM Resorts International has donated over
480,000 pounds of food – or 400,000 meals – to the communities in
which it operates. The company is working with local food banks to
ensure all available fresh food from its resorts is safely and
quickly donated to charitable organizations in several underserved
areas.
MGM Resorts International (Las
Vegas, NV): Across Las Vegas, MGM Resorts has
provided extensive on-the-ground support and in-kind donations to
several local community organizations and agencies. So far, the
resort group has donated 301,000 pounds of food to Three Square
Food Bank, providing 251,000 meals to community members in need.
Nonperishable food has been donated from multiple MGM Resorts'
properties across The Strip along with bags for the distribution of
food and meals to those in need. MGM will continue to work with
Three Square as well as other food banks throughout the city to
manage donation intake and food storage.
MGM National Harbor (Oxon Hill,
Md.): MGM National Harbor worked with food donor
partner Nourish Now to contribute 55,000 pounds of food to
community nonprofits such as Nourish Now. The food will provide
more than 45,000 meals to Maryland
residents throughout Montgomery
County and Prince George's
County.
MGM Springfield (Springfield,
Mass.): MGM Springfield has donated 12,000 pounds to the
Food Bank of Western
Massachusetts, Open Pantry Community Services and Friends of
the Homeless. These donations will provide over 10,000 meals to
Springfield residents in need.
Beau Rivage (Biloxi,
Miss.): Beau Rivage has donated 25,000 pounds of
food to multiple organizations including Extra Table, Loaves &
Fishes, Lord is My Help and the Hancock County Food Pantry for
individuals and families across the city. The effort will provide
more than 20,000 meals to South
Mississippi families who may have suddenly found themselves
in need.
Gold Strike: (Tunica,
Miss.): Gold Strike has donated 10,000 pounds of food
which is more than 8,000 meals to Sacred Hearth Southern
Mission.
MGM Northfield Park (Northfield,
Ohio): Working with JACK Casino and JACK
Thistledown, MGM Northfield Park has donated more than 3,000 pounds
equal 2,500 meals of food to the Greater Cleveland Food Bank,
offering support to the Northeast
Ohio community. They are continuing to donate throughout the
week.
MGM Grand Detroit (Detroit,
Mich.): To provide critical help to the city, MGM
Grand Detroit has donated approximately 15,000 pounds of produce
and dairy products to Forgotten Harvest, a food distribution
channel equal to 12,500 meals. MGM Grand Detroit also donated 3,000
gloves to medical professionals in the City of Detroit.
Borgata: (Atlantic City,
NJ): The Borgata has donated more than 35,000
pounds or about 30,000 meals to the Boys and Girls Club of
Atlantic County and to the
Community Food Bank of NJ.
Empire City:(Yonkers,
NY): Cariats of Port
Chester NY received approximately 25,000 pounds of food from
Empire City which equals to 20,000 meals.
ABOUT MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL
MGM Resorts
International (NYSE: MGM) is an S&P 500® global entertainment
company with national and international locations featuring
best-in-class hotels and casinos, state-of-the-art meetings and
conference spaces, incredible live and theatrical entertainment
experiences, and an extensive array of restaurant, nightlife and
retail offerings. MGM Resorts creates immersive, iconic experiences
through its suite of Las
Vegas-inspired brands. The MGM Resorts portfolio encompasses
29 unique hotel and destination gaming offerings including some of
the most recognizable resort brands in the industry. Expanding
throughout the U.S. and around the world, the company recently
acquired the operations of Empire City Casino in New York and Hard Rock Rocksino in
Ohio, which was rebranded as MGM
Northfield Park. In 2018, MGM Resorts opened MGM Springfield in
Massachusetts, MGM COTAI in
Macau, and the first
Bellagio-branded hotel in Shanghai. The over 80,000 global employees of
MGM Resorts are proud of their company for being recognized as one
of FORTUNE® Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies®. For more
information visit us at www.mgmresorts.com.
Media Contact
Samantha
Cummis
MGM Resorts International
Scummis@mgmresorts.com
973-800-4119
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