METLIFE FOUNDATION TO DONATE $1 MILLION TO FOOD BANKS ACROSS THE U.S. TO HELP THOSE IMPACTED BY CORONAVIRUS

METLIFE FOUNDATION TO DONATE $1 MILLION TO FOOD BANKS ACROSS THE U.S. TO HELP THOSE IMPACTED BY CORONAVIRUS NEW YORK, March 17, 2020 MetLife Foundation announced today that it has committed to donating $1 million to food banks across the U.S. to help them deal with increased demand for their services as a result of coronavirus.

Food banks face the challenge of getting shelf-stable food into people's homes as quickly as possible, especially now that vulnerable populations such as the elderly have been advised to practice social distancing. In addition, food banks face greater need from families with children who no longer have access to meals at schools.

MetLife Foundation will donate funds to food banks in communities where MetLife, Inc. has a significant presence, such as the greater New York City area, Cary, N.C., Tampa, Fla., and Warwick, R.I.

We want to help those impacted by coronavirus, said Mike Zarcone, head of Corporate Affairs for MetLife and Chairman of MetLife Foundation. That includes the communities where we work and live. We know that children out of school and seniors face food insecurity as a result of COVID-19, and we are committed to help.

Since its founding in 1976, MetLife Foundation has contributed more than $850 million to create stronger communities.

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