Fifth Third Day to Provide 10 Million Meals to Fight Food Insecurity
May 03 2023 - 9:31AM
Business Wire
Customers and employees to tackle food
insecurity one community at a time through Fifth Third Day XXXII
initiative
Fifth Third Bank, National Association’s nearly 20,000 employees
will celebrate Fifth Third Day XXXII by fighting food insecurity in
the communities where they live and work. In honor of the
companywide celebration on May 3, the Bank will provide 10 million
meals across its 11-state retail footprint through a combination of
volunteerism, donations and fundraising efforts.
“Fifth Third Day reminds us that we have a special
responsibility to the communities where we live and work. I’m proud
our employees volunteered nearly 118,000 hours last year to a wide
range of causes,” said Tim Spence, president and CEO of Fifth
Third. “On Fifth Third Day we choose to focus on hunger to support
those most in need. Thank you to all our employees and customers
who are helping us achieve our goal of 10 million meals.”
The Bank has recognized 5/3 on the calendar as Fifth Third Day
since 1991, and since 2012 the Bank and its employees have worked
toward a common goal to fight hunger. This year’s theme is tackling
food insecurity one community at a time. Of the 10 million meals
that will be provided, 2.9 million meals* will go directly to
Feeding America®. The remaining meals will be provided to local
hunger relief organizations throughout the Bank’s footprint.
Customers will also have an opportunity to support hunger relief by
purchasing a $1 shield of recognition at all Fifth Third locations.
Along with volunteer activities, Fifth Third Day will feature other
key events with local celebrities in Cincinnati, Charlotte,
Chicago, Indianapolis, Detroit, Tampa, Nashville, and Ft.
Myers.
For the last four years, Fifth Third has collaborated with
Feeding America and partner food banks to serve communities.
Feeding America estimates at least 60 million people turned to food
banks, food pantries and other private food assistance programs in
2020 during the health and economic crisis. Amid record
unemployment and instability, the Feeding America network has
continued to provide food for families across the country.
“Hunger is an issue that impacts every community in the United
States. Feeding America is grateful to Fifth Third for helping to
provide more meals to our neighbors in need,” said Lauren Biedron,
vice president of corporate partnerships at Feeding America.
“Large-scale initiatives such as Fifth Third Day help ensure that
food banks can secure enough meals, which are equitably distributed
to help achieve food security for the people we serve.”
For more information about how Fifth Third is helping its
customers and communities please visit here.
* $1 helps to provide at least ten meals secured by Feeding
America® on behalf of local partner food banks.
About Fifth Third
Fifth Third is a bank that’s as long on innovation as it is on
history. Since 1858, we’ve been helping individuals, families,
businesses and communities grow through smart financial services
that improve lives. Our list of firsts is extensive, and it’s one
that continues to expand as we explore the intersection of
tech-driven innovation, dedicated people and focused community
impact. Fifth Third is one of the few U.S.-based banks to have been
named among Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies® for
several years. With a commitment to taking care of our customers,
employees, communities and shareholders, our goal is not only to be
the nation’s highest performing regional bank, but to be the bank
people most value and trust.
Fifth Third Bank, National Association is a federally chartered
institution. Fifth Third Bancorp is the indirect parent company of
Fifth Third Bank and its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ®
Global Select Market under the symbol "FITB." Investor information
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