In an effort to fight hunger in local communities during this holiday season, Wells Fargo is announcing a $35,000 donation to Middle Georgia Community Food Bank. Millions of people nationwide face hunger every holiday season. And this year, the COVID-19 pandemic thrusts even more Americans into this vulnerable position. 

Wells Fargo has a long-standing relationship with Feeding America, the largest domestic hunger-relief organization in the country, and its network of 200 member food banks, which includes Middle Georgia Community Food Bank. All of these local food banks are receiving grants so they can provide meals for families in need.

“Hunger is a year-round issue which is even more pronounced during the holidays. And this year, due to the pandemic, the need for food is unfortunately much greater than ever before,” said Vicki Marumbi, Business Support Consultant. “Wells Fargo is deeply committed to the communities we serve and we are glad to present a check for $35,000 to help provide meals to people in need. There are many hearts and one community, and we humbly join others in solidarity to help during these tough times.” 

“This donation will help us to put food on the table for additional individuals and families in 24 counties across central Georgia that have fallen on hard times due to the pandemic or other reasons,” said Kathy McCollum, Executive Director, Middle Georgia Community Food Bank. “We thank Wells Fargo for the funding this holiday season as well as for the support they provide throughout the year to address the critical issue of hunger.” 

Earlier this year, Wells Fargo launched a nationwide Drive-Up Food Bank program, in which the company helped reach families facing hunger due to the COVID-19 pandemic by working with local Feeding America member food banks to reach more people by distributing food at some of the company’s branches and corporate locations. Through the end of the year, Wells Fargo will direct grants to the Feeding America nationwide network of food banks, fulfilling upon the company’s previous commitment to help provide 82 million meals* to families in need.