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Advance America Collects 27.5K Donations for Hunger Action Month
As part of our ongoing commitment to give back to our local communities, Advance America held a month-long food drive during Hunger Action Month. Every September, Hunger Action Month raises awareness and encourages action on the issue of hunger.
Advance America donates 27,557 food items
Through a combination of food donations and volunteer hours, the month-long campaign achieved remarkable results, with participants at Advance America store locations across 22 states stepping up in a major way.
Hunger Action Campaign highlights
- Total items collected: 27,557
- Total volunteer hours: 441.75
- Organizations supported: 244
The Cullman, Ala., store location led the charge by collecting the most items — an impressive 880 – to support Feeding Families of Alabama.
Meanwhile, Advance America in Duncanville, Texas, and Bogalusa, La., tied for donating the most volunteer hours, with each contributing 16 hours of service in September to the Salvation Army and Bogalusa Help Center respectively.
State-level donations and volunteer hours
- Florida: 5,993 items, 143 volunteer hours
- Alabama: 3,486 items, 24 volunteer hours
- Texas: 3,142 items, 163 volunteer hours
- California: 1,928 items, 8 volunteer hours
- Louisiana: 1,555 items, 54.75 volunteer hours
Advance America community impact
“This year’s Hunger Action Campaign far surpassed our expectations,” said Jessica Rustin, CEO of Advance America. “Our team’s dedication to giving back to local communities is truly inspiring. We’re thrilled to celebrate this achievement and look forward to continuing our efforts to make a difference.”
The Hunger Action Campaign is a key part of Advance America’s ongoing commitment to support a wide range of organizations, from local nonprofits to national foundations that are focused on initiatives to promote academic achievement, job training, financial literacy, and more.
Advance America’s Hunger Action Campaign was able to support a number of organizations at both the state and national level, including Feeding America, Feed the Hungry Pantry of Palm Beach County, Houston Food Bank, Mississippi Food Network, Second Harvest Food Bank, and many others.
>Read the full press release here.
About Advance America
Founded in 1997, Advance America is a leading state-licensed consumer lender in the US. It operates over 800 storefronts in communities across 22 states, along with online lending operations, and has approximately 2,500 employees. Committed to helping customers achieve financial stability, Advance America offers a range of personal credit options.
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