Valley Bank, based in Morristown, Thursday announced more than $200,000 in donations to food banks across the regions it serves, underscoring the bank’s commitment to addressing food insecurity during a period of heightened demand.
The support comes as many households navigate uncertainty around Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits following the 43-day federal government shutdown that disrupted benefits. Community organizations are facing more pressure to meet basic needs.
These donations will support 12 food banks operating across New Jersey, New York, Florida, Alabama, California and Illinois, helping to expand access to nutritious food for individuals and families in need.
“At Valley, we understand how critical food security is to the health and stability of the communities we serve,” said Bernadette Mueller, executive vice president and head of corporate social responsibility at Valley Bank. “Our nonprofit partners are on the front lines every day, ensuring families have access to nutritious meals. We are proud to support their missions and stand beside them during this time of heightened need.”
Valley’s donations support the following food banks:
- Community FoodBank of New Jersey’s mission is to end hunger by expanding access to nutritious food for individuals and families statewide.
- Island Harvest combats hunger on Long Island by helping deliver food to communities in need while addressing the root causes of hunger.
- City Harvest’s mission is to rescue surplus food and provide nutritious meals to New Yorkers facing food insecurity.
- Feeding Westchester’s mission is to nourish people in need and improve food access across Westchester County.
- Feeding Tampa Bay alleviates hunger through food distribution, education and community collaboration.
- Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida nourishes lives through food assistance and community programs.
- Feeding South Florida’s mission is to end hunger by increasing access to nutritious food across South Florida.
- Community Food Bank of Central Alabama fights hunger and serves families throughout the region.
- Heart of Alabama Food Bank (Montgomery Area Food Bank) provides food assistance to people in need while fostering partnerships that strengthen local communities.
- Los Angeles Regional Food Bank alleviates hunger by delivering food throughout Los Angeles County.
- Second Harvest of Silicon Valley ensures consistent access to nutritious food for those in need.
- Greater Chicago Food Depository’s mission is to end hunger by expanding food access and addressing systemic barriers across the Chicago area.
