UnitedHealthcare Donates Additional $10,000 to The Salvation Army to Serve 6,800 Meals to Individuals Impacted by COVID-19
UnitedHealthcare Donates Additional $10,000 to The Salvation Army to Serve 6,800 Meals to Individuals Impacted by COVID-19
PITTSBURGH, PA (April 14, 2020) – In efforts to meet increased demand for food while also supporting the restaurant industry, UnitedHealthcare has partnered with The Salvation Army to serve a total of 6,800 meals from local restaurants to individuals impacted by Covid-19. UnitedHealthcare’s total donation of $20,000 helps serve the most vulnerable populations including children who no longer have access to school lunches and parents who lost their job and can't afford to feed their family.
“UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Pennsylvania serves some of Pennsylvania’s most in need population. We know with the current pandemic kids who access free and reduced lunch, along with families who are recently out of work, need access to food,” said Allison Davenport, CEO of UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Pennsylvania. “This donation will provide families with food they need. We, at UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Pennsylvania, will continue to work to help our fellow Pennsylvanians who need help the most.”
Ensuring the safety of those who depend on The Salvation Army’s programs and services, along with the safety of staff and volunteers, is of utmost priority. Through The Salvation Army’s “Better Together” program, corporations and individuals can help feed families in need while also supporting the restaurant industry, which has been tremendously impacted since the spread of Covid-19.
“Covid-19 has affected all of us and has made these days difficult with the scarcity of food and other needed supplies but in a time of national crisis, for those who are already marginalized, these days are devastating,” said Major Raphael Jackson, Divisional Commander of The Salvation Army Western Pennsylvania Division. “We are so grateful for community partners like UnitedHealthcare, who allow us to serve more people in need across Western Pennsylvania.”
To donate to The Salvation Army of Western PA please visit www.salvationarmywpa.org/coronavirus.
About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army annually helps more than 23 million Americans overcome poverty, addiction, and economic hardships through a range of social services. By providing food for the hungry, emergency relief for disaster survivors, rehabilitation for those suffering from drug and alcohol abuse, and clothing and shelter for people in need, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at 7,600 centers of operation around the country. The Western Pennsylvania division has 110 locations, covers 28 counties and serves every zip code in the region. For more information, visit www.salvationarmywpa.org. #DoingTheMostGood
