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Ameriprise Financial Brings Together Thousands of Volunteers to Feed Hungry Families and IndividualsOn June 14, more than 3,500 Ameriprise (NYSE: AMP) employees, advisors and clients will come together to provide food and other necessities for families and individuals in need. The volunteers will sort, prepare and serve meals at more than 220 company-sponsored events in a coordinated effort to help the 40 million people in America, including nearly 12 million children and 5 million seniors, who struggle with hunger. "Underemployment, rising housing prices and an increasing cost of living contribute to the hunger issues we face in America," said Brian Pietsch, head of community relations at Ameriprise. "Families who face these challenges are often forced to choose between paying daily bills or putting food on the table - and the pressure can intensify for those families who lose access to subsidized school meal programs over the summer months. It's humbling to see our volunteers come together to help bridge these gaps and make healthy meals available to people who need them." As a company dedicated to helping people prepare financially for the future, Ameriprise understands that basic needs like food and shelter come first on the path to financial security. That important link between financial security and meeting core needs is behind the firm's long-standing partnership with Feeding America, the nation's largest huner-relief organization. Twice a year, Ameriprise brings together its employees, advisors and clients to participate in a nationwide effort to provide 1 million meals to individuals in need and help end hunger.
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