United Health Foundation Pledges $500,000 to Support Vulnerable Arizona Residents Amid COVID-19 Emergency
June 11 2020 - 11:00AM
Business Wire
Support for the Arizona Food Bank Network is
part of UnitedHealth Group’s more than $75 million commitment to
fight COVID-19 and help impacted communities
The United Health Foundation has committed $500,000 to provide
urgent assistance to Arizona residents during the COVID-19
pandemic. The support for the Arizona Food Bank Network (AzFBN) is
part of UnitedHealth Group’s (NYSE: UNH) more than $75 million
commitment to fight COVID-19 and assist those directly impacted,
including health care workers, hard-hit communities, seniors and
people experiencing homelessness and food insecurity.
The $500,000 grant will support AzFBN, a private, nonprofit
organization that serves all 15 Arizona counties. Funding will
provide access to meals and adequate nutrition for Arizonans
through the state’s network of nearly 1,000 food pantries and
organizations, some of which have experienced a demand up to five
times greater than usual due to COVID-19. Additionally, AzFBN will
work with schools to ensure students and families are provided
meals during the summer months.
“Many Arizonans are facing unprecedented hardships during the
COVID-19 public health emergency and reliable access to food is
paramount in keeping people healthy and safe,” said Joe Gaudio,
chief executive officer, West Region, UnitedHealthcare Community
& State. “Our support for the Arizona Food Bank Network has
been long-standing and our recent investment will help address food
insecurity across the state and complements efforts initiated by
Governor Doug Ducey to provide aid for at-risk communities during
the pandemic.”
“We know that Arizonans are struggling right now and will be
facing a long recovery. We need to make sure there is help
available when they need it,” said Angie Rodgers, president and
chief executive officer, Arizona Food Bank Network. “Thanks to the
United Health Foundation’s commitment to Arizona, we can support
organizations that help feed hungry people across the state.”
UnitedHealth Group, including UnitedHealthcare, Optum and the
United Health Foundation, has a long history of addressing food
insecurity — a key determinant of health among vulnerable
populations in Arizona and across the country. The United Health
Foundation has recently invested more than $4 million through
national partnerships with the Feeding America network of member
food banks, Meals on Wheels America, and several state-based
organizations as part of UnitedHealth Group’s commitment to fight
COVID-19 and support impacted communities.
About UnitedHealth Group
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) is a diversified health care
company dedicated to helping people live healthier lives and
helping to make the health system work better for everyone.
UnitedHealth Group offers a broad spectrum of products and services
through two distinct platforms: UnitedHealthcare, which provides
health care coverage and benefits services; and Optum, which
provides information and technology-enabled health services. For
more information, visit UnitedHealth Group at
www.unitedhealthgroup.com or follow @UnitedHealthGrp on
Twitter.
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