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In an Instagram post, Jeff Bezos announced that he was donating $100 million to Feeding America, a non-profit with more than 200 food banks in its network.

The Amazon founder said in the caption, “Even in ordinary times, food insecurity in American households is an important problem, and unfortunately COVID-19 is amplifying that stress significantly. Non-profit food banks and food pantries rely in large part on surplus food from a range of food businesses. For example, many restaurants Donate excess food. But during this time of social distancing, restaurants are closed, and many other normal channels of excess food have also shut down.

To make matters worse, as supply is dwindling, demand for food bank services is going up.⁣ Today, I want to Support those on the front lines at our nation’s food banks and those who are relying on them for food with a $100 million gift to @FeedingAmerica. Feeding America will quickly distribute the funds to their national network of food banks and food pantries, getting food to those countless families who need it.⁣

Feeding America is the largest non-profit focused on food security. Millions of Americans are turning to food banks during this time. If you want to help, the link to Feeding America is in my bio. They’d be excited and grateful for donations of any size.”

See the post, below:

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Amazon made headlines when its’ employees created a coalition called Amazon Employees for Climate Justice. 8,700 employees signed a letter asking Amazon to move from fossil fuels to renewable power. Many of those employees walked out during the Climate March. That same week, Bezos announced a new plan for Amazon to be carbon neutral by 2040 and have 100% renewable power reliance by 2030. Bezos made headlines in early 2020 when he pledged 10% of his fortune to fight Climate change.

You can donate to Feeding America here. Celebrities including Kyrie Irving have also donated funds and meals to those affected by the coronavirus.

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