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M&T Charitable Foundation Commits $600,000 to Food Banks Across Its Footprint, Launches Employee and Community Giving Campaign to Combat Hunger
The M&T Charitable Foundation, the philanthropic arm of M&T Bank (NYSE: MTB), today announced a $600,000 emergency relief grant to support food banks and hunger relief organizations across the bank's 12-state footprint. This commitment comes as charitable partners and communities report record demand for food assistance, with local food banks experiencing a surge in requests for support.
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