CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — Bank of America has donated $15,000 to The Shepherd’s Table Community Kitchen and Pantry as part of its $250 million commitment to address hunger nationwide.
Dane Hannah, director of Shepherd’s Table, said the funds will be used to combat food insecurity by stocking the pantry and providing hot meals.
“It’s crazy with helping that many neighbors,” Hannah said.
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Last month, the pantry served over 2,600 hot meals and distributed food to more than 300 households.
He expects the donation to last at least a month, emphasizing the importance of each dollar.
“If every dollar really counts, but 15,000 of it counts a lot,” he said.
Cecilia Evans, Bank of America’s market executive, explained the bank’s motivation.
“We’ve really seen the need in our communities,” Evans said. “If you’re hungry, you can’t do anything.”
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In addition to the donation, Bank of America employees volunteered at the pantry, serving dinner to those benefiting from the funds.
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The bank plans to support more than 100 food pantries and charities across the nation.
Source: wpde.com
