LITTLE ROCK -- Arvest Bank's 1 Million Meals initiative challenges bank associates, customers and communities to participate in fundraising efforts and nonperishable food drives to fight hunger in the more than 120 communities the bank serves. According to a recent study, 49 million individuals, including 16 million children, are identified as food insecure.
Arvest recently kicked off the two-month, bankwide effort to provide at least 1 million meals to local, hungry families. The initiative takes place now through Nov. 1, and concludes just before Thanksgiving when donations are presented to 59 local organizations who feed the hungry in their communities.
Arvest Bank in Central Arkansas has partnered with the Arkansas Foodbank for the duration of the initiative. All donations received will go to the Arkansas Foodbank. Residents can participate in 1 Million Meals by dropping off nonperishable food items or making monetary donations at any of the Arvest branches in Central Arkansas or by calling (866) 952-9523. Every dollar raised through 1 Million Meals provides the equivalent of five meals for those in need.
"We are excited to kick off the fourth annual 1 Million Meals campaign," said John Womack, chairman and CEO. "Our associates look forward to joining the Arkansas Foodbank, our customers and the community in an effort to impact hunger at a local level. Last year, we raised more than 1.8 million meals, and we provided more than 1.38 million meals in 2012. The donations we raise here in Central Arkansas stay local and benefit the Foodbank. It is an honor to join the Arkansas Foodbank in providing meals to families in need, and we hope Arvest customers and members of this community will help us reach our goal."
Each of Arvest Bank's 59 recipient organizations was selected on a local basis.
Business on 09/15/2014