Carrier Global Corporation
11/25/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/25/2024 14:30
Carrier Responds to Global Challenge of Food Insecurity Through Support of Community Food Banks
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. , Nov. 25, 2024 -- Carrier, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is addressing hunger and food waste globally by supporting food banks in the communities in which we live, work and operate. As we enter the giving season, it's important to remember that more than 700 million people face hunger1, highlighting the urgent need for collective action.
"We are deeply committed to playing an active role in the movement to end hunger and food loss and waste, knowing our efforts can contribute to a world where no one has to go to bed hungry and where resources are used responsibly," said Edward Dryden, President, Carrier Refrigeration. "Over the years, Carrier has contributed financial support, donated refrigerated truck and trailer products, and dedicated countless employee volunteer hours to local food banks to meet the global challenge head-on and support the delivery of fresh, nutritious food to those in need."
Carrier provided nearly $300,000 to hunger relief organizations around the world, with an additional $60,000 donation from Carrier-affiliated dealers and distributors for use throughout 2024 to make a significant impact to the following organizations:
Feeding America- Carrier provided $200,000 in grants to food banks affiliated with Feeding America near Carrier facilities, spanning nine U.S. states. Feeding America is part of a nationwide network of over 200 food banks and 60,000 meal programs. With the donation, local partner food banks directed resources toward expanding their capacity for rescuing more perishable food, such as utilizing temperature-controlled storage to preserve fresh, nutritious food for people in need.
- Bryant, a Carrier Residential HVAC (RHVAC) business, celebrated its 120th anniversary with a campaign to raise awareness of food loss and waste. Carrier kicked the campaign off with a $50,000 donation to Feeding America and then RHVAC worked directly with local dealers and distributors to raise an additional $60,000. Employees and customers spent many hours volunteering at their local food banks to support the initiative. This funding supported Feeding America's national food insecurity programs.
- Carrier donated $35,000 to FEBA, an organization that works in collaboration with members in 30 different European countries. Funds went toward further expanding imperative online data collection, development of a knowledge-sharing portal and facilitating skill sharing sessions across the network to build capacity.
- Carrier also donated $10,000 to Beverly Bootstraps, a food pantry with extended social services located in Massachusetts near the headquarters of Sensitech, a Carrier Refrigeration business. The organization provides immediate hunger relief and educational resources and programs to empower people to be self-sufficient.
In addition to financial contributions, Carrier employees around the world volunteered their time and talent at food banks in their local communities, helping inspect, sort and pack donated food in preparation for distribution. To learn more about Carrier's efforts to make a positive impact in our communities around the world, visit www.corporate.carrier.com/corporate-responsibility/social-impact/our-communities/.
1World Health Organization.
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