Duluth-based financial services company Primerica donated $100,000 to the Atlanta Community Food Bank to help those needing food during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a news release.
The company donated the money through its philanthropic organization, The Primerica Foundation, in response to the growing demand at food banks, according to the release. The funds will also help increase refrigeration and storage capacity for fresh produce and perishables.
“Many in our area are facing unprecedented challenges in meeting their most essential needs,” Kathryn Kieser, Chairman and President of The Primerica Foundation. “Primerica is committed to helping people improve their financial well-being and helping them successfully navigate these uncharted waters.”
The food bank will be able to purchase roughly 30,000 pounds of food that could feed up to 25,000 people, according to the release.
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