As part of the company's first Week of Service, Allstate is partnering with Feeding America and local food banks to help deliver nearly 240,000 meals to families at risk of hunger. The Week of Service, running from August 6-10 also includes hundreds of employee-led volunteer efforts across the country aimed at supporting local communities through non-profit organizations.
"Allstate has a rich tradition of volunteerism that's driven by more than 120 committed internal networking organizations, including local Helping Hands Committees, which coordinate volunteer opportunities throughout the year," said Vicky Dinges, vice president of public social responsibility with Allstate."Not only are we excited to launch our first Week of Service, but are pleased to do so by building on our partnership with Feeding America. These volunteer projects will touch thousands of people, deliver hundreds of thousands of meals, and make an incredible impact in our communities."
"Our partnership with Allstate has helped millions of Americans when they need a helping hand the most – often during a catastrophe," stated Vicki Escarra, president and CEO of Feeding America."Allstate and Feeding America have a tradition of helping prepare and protect our communities, and this week of volunteer events is a natural extension of that tradition and commitment."
In addition to the meal delivery effort, Allstate employees were also challenged to submit a service project in partnership with a local nonprofit organization that would benefit their community. Employee volunteers who submitted project ideas were given a $500 grant to their partnering nonprofit organization to help complete the work. In total, $80,000 was awarded on behalf of Allstate employees to nonprofit organizations.
Outside of Week of Service, Allstate honors the community service of its employees with grant programs that provide financial support to the nonprofits they serve. In 2011, The Allstate Foundation supported the volunteerism of employees and agency owners with more than $2 million in grants to local nonprofit organizations.
To learn more about Allstate's volunteerism programs, visit www.allstate.com/socialresponsibility .
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About Feeding America
Feeding America is committed to an America where no one is hungry. We support tens of millions of people who experience food insecurity to get the food and resources they say they need to thrive as part of a nationwide network of food banks, statewide food bank associations, food pantries and meal programs. We also invest in innovative solutions to increase equitable access to nutritious food, advocate for legislation that improves food security and work to address factors that impact food security, such as health, cost of living and employment. We partner with people experiencing food insecurity, policymakers, organizations, and supporters, united with them in a movement to end hunger. Visit FeedingAmerica.org to learn more.
Allstate
The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) is the nation's largest publicly held personal lines insurer, serving approximately 16 million households through its Allstate, Encompass, Esurance and Answer Financial brand names. Widely known by its slogan"You're In Good Hands With Allstate®," Allstate offers insurance products (auto, home, life and retirement) and services through Allstate agencies, independent agencies, and Allstate exclusive financial representatives, as well as via www.allstate.com and 1-800 Allstate®. As part of Allstate's commitment to strengthen local communities, The Allstate Foundation, Allstate employees, agency owners and the corporation provided $28 million in 2011 to thousands of nonprofit organizations and important causes across the United States.