Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 87 6 Bank of America Giving Takes All Forms The Greater Boston Food Bank’s (GBFB's) Partners for Im- pact program honors 140 local businesses that not only provide generous financial support, but also work with us in a variety of ways to build healthier, stronger communities. Each of our Partners for Impact members takes its own ap- proach to engaging and partnering with us: • Program & Event Sponsorship • Employee Giving and Matching Gifts • Cause Marketing Campaigns • Volunteerism • In-kind support Bank of America embraces our Partners for Impact pro- gram’s many opportunities to get involved and support GBFB. For the past two years, the Bank of America Chari- table Foundation has targeted its support to a project that benefits GBFB’s 530 member agencies. GBFB’s new agency intranet portal is an electronic re- source hub for agency-related data, operations informa- tion and toolkits to help our local partners provide urgently needed healthy food to our neighbors in need more effi- ciently and effectively. “Most of our member agencies are small and volunteer-led, and we supply most of the food these food pantries, soup kitchens and shelters provide,” said Catherine D’Amato, GBFB’s President and CEO. “We are so grateful for Bank of America’s vision, generosity and partnership, which have enhanced our support of our member agencies and, as a result, increased our impact across Eastern Mas- sachusetts.” In addition, Bank of America has sponsored key fundraising events and provided generous corporate DONOR SPOTLIGHT Bank of America employees, together with New England Patriots players, sorted over 13,000 pounds of food during the holidays at GBFB. volunteer Spotlight Legacies Make a Lasting Difference Susan McLeish of Lexington and Suzanne “Suzy” Lewis of Belmont have a lot in common. Both work in finance and both are generous donors and dedicated volunteers of The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB). They share a passionate belief in providing “basic needs” – like food and shelter – to those who can’t afford them. “Someone may need a job or an af- fordable place to live,” said Suzy. “But if they are hungry, what they need most is food. Hunger is the first problem to solve.” Susan and Suzy met last year at GBFB’s free Mobile Market in Somerville, where they volunteer monthly helping distribute food to those in need. “The Mobile Market is exceptionally well-organized and efficient,” said Suzy. “What I love most is that we’re distributing so many fresh vegeta- bles and fruits. GBFB has taught me a lot about the importance of provid- ing healthier foods, and helped me become a better informed and more engaged volunteer.” In addition to giving generously to GBFB regularly, Susan and Suzy are members of our Legacy Society, which honors donors who have com- mitted to making a lasting difference for GBFB through a bequest in their will. As business people, they know the critical importance of planning for the future. “It was so easy to name GBFB to re- ceive a legacy gift from my estate,” Susan said. “It continues my com- mitment to ending hunger long after I’m gone.” and foundation support since 1988. Its employees donate through the corporation’s employee-giving program and regularly volunteer at our food warehouse. Last year, Bank of America contributed over $165,000 through foundation, corporate, employee giving and match- ing gifts, enabling GBFB to provide enough food for about 900,000 meals to our neighbors in need. Bank of America employees also donated more than 80 hours to support our food-sorting and distribution operation. This investment in local hunger-relief efforts is part of the broader Bank of America Charitable Foundation commit- ment to address issues fundamen- tal to economic mobility and em- powerment. “Without afford- able access to food, it’s very dif- ficult for individu- als and families to improve their per- sonal financial lives or find their path to economic mobility,” said Miceal Chamberlain, Massachusetts President of Bank of America. “We are very proud to partner with The Greater Boston Food Bank, which addresses this critical need here in Greater Boston.” (Photo inset L to R: New England Patriots Defensive Back Devin McCourty, Massachusetts Presi- dent of Bank of America Miceal Chamberlain, GBFB President and CEO Catherine D'Amato, and New England Patriots Corner Back Malcolm Butler) “Over the years, I’ve regularly donated money and sorted food for distribution at GBFB’s food ware- house,” said Susan. “But volunteering at the free Mobile Market allows me to engage face-to-face with the people I’m trying to help. That is a powerful, emotional experience because they are so grateful.” “I wish we could solve the problem of hunger today,” Suzy said. “But, I believe someday we can, and my bequest will help make that a reality.”