The United Health Foundation has pledged $500k to provide urgent assistance to Arizona residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. The aid for the Arizona Food Bank Network (AzFBN ) is a part of UnitedHealth Group's more than $75 million commitment to fight COVID-19 and help those directly affected by the pandemic including health care workers, seniors, and people experiencing homelessness and food insecurity.
The grant to support AzFBN, a private, nonprofit organization including all 15 Arizona counties and providing access to meals and adequate nutrition with nearly 1,000 food pantries and organizations through states network. AzFBN also to work with schools to provide students and families with meals during the summer months.
Joe Gaudio, chief executive officer, West Region, UnitedHealthcare Community & State stated, "Many Arizonans are facing unprecedented hardships during the COVID-19 public health emergency and reliable access to food is paramount in keeping people healthy and safe. Our support for the Arizona Food Bank Network has been long-standing and our recent investment will help address food insecurity across the state and complements efforts initiated by Governor Doug Ducey to provide aid for at-risk communities during the pandemic."
"We know that Arizonans are struggling right now and will be facing a long recovery. We need to make sure there is help available when they need it. Thanks to the United Health Foundation's commitment to Arizona, we can support organizations that help feed hungry people across the state," stated Angie Rodgers, president, and chief executive officer, Arizona Food Bank Network.
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