Envision Financial has launched The Full Cupboard, an innovative community program designed to raise food, funds and awareness for local food banks.
Envision Financial has committed to raising at least $1 million for food banks over the next 10 years through the program.
To kick things off, Envision Financial made a $5,000 donation to Food Banks BC and $1,000 donations to each of the 11 food banks in the 10 communities where the local financial institution operates, resulting in a total investment of $16,000.
“The statistics speak to the staggering need for an increased focus on supporting our local food banks,” said Envision Financial president, Shelley Besse.
“In the past five years, there has been a 23 per cent increase in the number of people using food banks in B.C. That’s why we’re so proud to be announcing The Full Cupboard today and making it our signature cause to help drive awareness and raise funds for these important community organizations.”
“The Full Cupboard deepens our commitment to our community food banks and reiterates our desire to give back in a substantial way in the fight against hunger.”
The Full Cupboard was developed as a long-term community investment program at Envision Financial and will run in conjunction with the organization’s already well-established community support initiatives.
“Envision Financial is a true leader in social responsibility and they are not only supporting their local charities but have now committed to helping food banks across our province through their Full Cupboard program,” says Marilyn Herrmann, president of Food Banks BC. “Food banks are excited to know they have a partner who will help them ensure that no family goes without basic and adequate nutrition.”
Members of the local community can support The Full Cupboard program by donating non-perishable food items or making cash donations at their nearest Envision Financial branch.
