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Valley Bank Expands Commitment to Hunger Relief by Donating an Additional $200,000 to Food Banks Across Its Footprint
MORRISTOWN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Valley Bank today announced more than $200,000 in donations to leading food banks across the regions it serves,
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[{"type":"text","content":" MORRISTOWN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nValley Bank today announced more than $200,000 in donations to leading food banks across the regions it serves, reinforcing the Bank’s long-standing commitment to addressing food insecurity during a period of heightened demand. The support comes as many households navigate uncertainty around Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and community organizations face increased pressure to meet basic needs.\n\nThese donations will support 12 food banks operating across New Jersey, New York, Florida, Alabama, California and Illinois, helping to expand access to nutritious food for individuals and families in need.\n\n“At Valley, we understand how critical food security is to the health and stability of the communities we serve,” said Bernadette Mueller, Executive Vice President and Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at Valley Bank. “Our nonprofit partners are on the front lines every day, ensuring families have access to nutritious meals. We are proud to support their missions and stand beside them during this time of heightened need.”\n\nValley’s donations support the following food banks:\n\n\nCommunity FoodBank of New Jersey's mission is to end hunger by expanding access to nutritious food for individuals and families statewide.\n\n\nIsland Harvest combats hunger on Long Island by helping deliver food to communities in need while addressing the root causes of hunger.\n\n\nCity Harvest’s mission is to rescue surplus food and provide nutritious meals to New Yorkers facing food insecurity.\n\n\nFeeding Westchester’s mission is to nourish people in need and improve food access across Westchester County.\n\n\nFeeding Tampa Bay alleviates hunger through food distribution, education and community collaboration.\n\n\nSecond Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida nourishes lives through food assistance and community programs.\n\n\nFeeding South Florida’s mission is to end hunger by increasing access to nutritious food across South Florida.\n\n\nCommunity Food Bank of Central Alabama fights hunger and serves families throughout the region.\n\n\nHeart of Alabama Food Bank (Montgomery Area Food Bank) provides food assistance to people in need while fostering partnerships that strengthen local communities.\n\n\nLos Angeles Regional Food Bank alleviates hunger by delivering food througho...