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Citizens Bank joins Feeding America® as National PartnerCitizens Bank has partnered with Feeding America®, the nation's largest domestic hunger-relief organization, as a Leadership-level partner. Through this national partnership, Citizens will broaden its longtime commitment to fighting hunger by increasing local support and extending giving beyond its traditional retail footprint. "Hunger is an issue that touches every community, and this new partnership enables us to further strengthen our strong local partnerships with food banks across our footprint while extending our geographic reach," said Bruce Van Saun, Chairman and CEO, Citizens Financial Group. "It also gives more of our colleagues the opportunity to volunteer to benefit their community, which is at the heart of our culture." Through a $1 million donation to Feeding America, Citizens will continue to support programs such as Striking Out Hunger in Rhode Island, the KDKA Feed the Kids Summer Telethon in Pittsburgh, Phans Feeding Families in Philadelphia and Spring for Meals in Boston. Additionally, through Feeding America's broad network of food bank partners, Citizens will be able to provide volunteer opportunities for colleagues and support programs outside of its retail footprint, including participation by colleagues and customers in a virtual national food drive during Hunger Action Month in September. "We are grateful for this partnership with Citizens Bank," said Matt Knott, president of Feeding America. "Citizens already plays an important role in the fight against hunger, and through our relationship we will be able to make an even larger impact together. By providing funding to food banks and volunteering time in the communities where their employees live and work, Citizens Bank is making a difference in the fight against hunger." 41 million people face hunger in the U.S. - including nearly 13 million children and more than five million seniors. More than 30 programs will receive funding through this partnership in 21 markets throughout the communities Citizens Bank serves. The bank's Citizens Helping Citizens Fight Hunger initiative is rooted in the belief that when people and communities reach their potential, we all thrive. More information on Citizens Helping Citizens Fight Hunger is available here.
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