The Bank of New York Mellon to Provide Over 100,000 Meals Worldwide
December 23 2008 - 1:41PM
PR Newswire (US)
NEW YORK, Dec. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Bank of New York
Mellon said today that, on behalf of its 43,000 employees
worldwide, it will make contributions to food banks and food
distribution centers around the world to buy meals for more than
100,000 people. "As we celebrate the holidays, many families around
the world are having trouble just putting food on the table. With
food pantries reporting supplies perilously low and contributions
down, our company felt compelled to act," said Robert P. Kelly,
chairman and chief executive officer. In the U.S., facilities that
will receive contribution are located in Boston; Chicago; Hillside,
NJ; Houston; Los Angeles; Miami; New York City; Orlando;
Philadelphia; Pittsburgh; San Francisco; Syracuse, NY; Tacoma,
Wash; and Utica, NY. International locations include Belgium,
Brazil, China, India, Ireland, Luxembourg and the United Kingdom.
In 2009, The Bank of New York Mellon will direct its philanthropic
focus to organizations that assist low- to moderate-income
residents achieve financial stability. The concentration will be on
supporting safety net programs in the communities it serves that
assist individuals and families in obtaining basic needs (food,
housing, health care and utilities), as well as supporting
financial literacy, workforce development and education -- all of
which are fundamental to achieving financial stability. The Bank of
New York Mellon Corporation is a global financial services company
focused on helping clients manage and service their financial
assets, operating in 34 countries and serving more than 100
markets. The company is a leading provider of financial services
for institutions, corporations and high-net-worth individuals,
providing superior asset management and wealth management, asset
servicing, issuer services, clearing services and treasury services
through a worldwide client-focused team. It has $22.4 trillion in
assets under custody and administration, approximately $1.1
trillion in assets under management and services $12 trillion in
outstanding debt. Additional information is available at
bnymellon.com. DATASOURCE: The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
CONTACT: Ron Gruendl, +1-412-234-7157, Web Site:
http://www.bnymellon.com/
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