Assisting those most in need
We believe it's important to support organizations that help people when they need it most. It is our responsibility as a corporate citizen and fundamental to maintaining strong and healthy economies. That's why we volunteer and provide financial support to programs that provide critical access to food, shelter and medical care. From disaster relief to fighting hunger, these stories capture real-life situations and the remarkable efforts made by everyone working to overcome and persevere.
Helping Oklahoma recover
May 22, 2013
In response to the recent tornado that caused massive devastation in Oklahoma, the Bank of America Charitable Foundation is donating $500,000 to support relief efforts, including $150,000 to the American Red Cross and $100,000 to United Way of Central Oklahoma to assist with immediate needs and $250,000 to assist local and national organizations supporting longer term rebuilding… learn More about Helping Oklahoma recover
Fighting hunger in New Jersey
Bank of America’s long relationship with the Community FoodBank of New Jersey helps provide food for families in need… learn More about Fighting hunger in New Jersey
Food Bank For New York City fights hunger across the five boroughs
New York City, home to an enormous number of supermarkets and restaurants, is also home to 1.4 million residents throughout the five boroughs who experience difficulty affording food. Most are women, children, seniors, the working poor and people with disabilities, all of who rely on soup kitchens and food pantries to get the food they need. As food costs continue to rise, and federal support programs experience deep cuts, food pantries and soup kitchens across the city are seeing longer lines… learn More about Food Bank For New York City fights hunger across the five boroughs
*"Bank of America Awards Nearly $22 Million to Address Critical Needs," January 22, 2013.
