Over $1M
committed to provide meals in response to crisis and build
resilient food systems
C$ unless otherwise stated
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TORONTO, Oct. 5, 2022
/PRNewswire/ -- Today, Manulife (NYSE: MFC) announced a multi-year
commitment to World Central Kitchen (WCK) to support global
disaster response, emergency preparedness, and resiliency, aligned
to its recently launched Impact Agenda. The company has committed
$1 million, and will provide
additional support through Manulife's ongoing company match program
following disasters.
In recent days, WCK has served hundreds of thousands of meals to
regions affected by Hurricane Fiona, including Nova Scotia, and they have set up a Relief
Kitchen in Florida, preparing
thousands of meals for those in need in Florida impacted by Hurricane Ian.
WCK is a global nonprofit organization that is first to the
frontlines providing fresh meals in response to crises, while
working to build resilient food systems with locally led solutions.
When disaster strikes, WCK's Relief Team mobilizes with urgency to
cook and serve meals to people in need, while supporting local
economies by leveraging resources in the community.
"We are currently witnessing the devastating impacts that
hurricanes and typhoons are having in areas where our people,
clients and customers reside," said Tom
Crohan, Global Head of Community Investment at Manulife.
"WCK's unique model for disaster response not only helps
communities around the world immediately recover from disasters by
serving freshly made, nourishing meals, but it also helps establish
resilient food systems with community centered solutions that are
critical to sustained health and well-being. On behalf of my
colleagues, we are proud to make this strategic investment and look
forward to partnering in the months and years ahead."
Earlier this year, Manulife announced its global Impact Agenda,
which articulates the company's commitment to building a better
business to better the world. The Impact Agenda has three
interconnected areas of focus, each with goals, commitments, and
actions: empowering sustained health & wellbeing; driving
inclusive economic opportunity; and accelerating a sustainable
future. WCK's mission aligns across all three areas as they work to
advance human and environmental health while jumpstarting economic
recovery by sourcing and hiring local food providers.
"Generous support from partners like Manulife are critical to
our operation," said Jason Collis,
WCK's VP of Relief. "This commitment is so much more than a simple
donation. It helps ensure we have the capacity for our teams to
continue to serve nourishing meals to people in need with the
urgency of now. We're grateful to count on Manulife, and for their
eager belief in our mission, including their willingness to rally
their own community and create a movement of support for WCK and
the people who need it most."
About Manulife
Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international
financial services provider that helps people make their decisions
easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in
Toronto, Canada, we provide
financial advice and insurance, operating as Manulife across
Canada, Asia, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the
United States. Through Manulife Investment Management, the
global brand for our global wealth and asset management segment, we
serve individuals, institutions, and retirement plan members
worldwide. At the end of 2021, we had more than 38,000 employees,
over 119,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners,
serving over 33 million customers. Our principal operations are in
Asia and Canada, and the
United States, where we have served customers for more than
160 years. We trade as 'MFC' on the Toronto, New
York, and the Philippine stock exchanges and under '945' in
Hong Kong. In the previous 12
months we made CAD$32.7 billion in
payments to our customers.
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