LI food bank among beneficiaries of nearly $600,000 in grants from M&T
The M&T Charitable Foundation, the philanthropic arm of M&T Bank, announced a $600,000 emergency relief grant to support food banks and hunger relief organizations across 12 states this month, including Melville-based nonprofit Island Harvest, to be distributed through M&T’s regional Charitable Committees.
The funding will help strengthen local food bank networks and ensure families have continued access to essential resources during the holiday season. The commitment comes as charitable partners and communities report record demand for food assistance, with local food banks experiencing a surge in requests for support.
“This relief grant and our employee giving campaign are an extension of what we do every day – work alongside our partners to help our communities thrive,” said Dominique Goss, executive director of the M&T Charitable Foundation. “We’re proud to stand with our communities and amplify the generosity of our employees during this critical time.”
M&T Bank is also launching its own four-week initiative encouraging employee generosity and volunteerism by offering a $25 gift for every employee to donate to the nonprofit of their choice and double matching donations made to food-related causes. The foundation has allocated up to $400,000 for donation matching and incentives.
Customers and community members are also invited to join the effort by supporting local food banks, volunteering or making donations through M&T’s community engagement platforms.
