From left to right: Bill Howell, Member, One Hundred Black Men, Inc. of New York; Jason Klipa, Director of Public Affairs & Government Relations at Walmart; Michael J. Garner, President, One Hundred Black Men, Inc. of New York; Stepfone Montgomery, Member, One Hundred Black Men, Inc. of New York
One Hundred Black Men recently received a grant of $75,000 from the Walmart Foundation as part of both organizations’ commitments to fighting hunger and promoting nutrition among those in need. Walmart representatives awarded the donation at a ceremony held at the One Hundred Black Men’s headquarters in New York.
“It is through Walmart’s generous support for our Hunger Relief Initiative that this and other programs of the 100 Black Men, Inc. of New York have been so successful. On behalf of the Board of Directors and our members we are thrilled to be able to partner with Walmart on such a significant community service — providing meals for thousands of families throughout New York City,” said Michael J. Garner, President of the founding chapter of the international organization.
One Hundred Black Men (OHBM) works to improve the quality of life within their communities through their Holiday Hunger Relief program, which provides healthy meals to families during the holiday season. With the assistance of Walmart’s donation, the organization’s hunger relief and nutrition education program will be able to expand its reach to feed over 6,000 families throughout the five boroughs of New York City.
The hunger relief and nutrition education program was launched in 2012 and through its community and corporate partnerships, OHMB distributes healthy meals to families of four that qualify for WIC or SNAP.
“Funding for 100 Black Men is an important source of support to thousands of people in the City, and we are grateful to be able to contribute to the efforts of supplying food to those families in need, especially during the holiday seasons,” said Jason Klipa, Walmart’s Director of Public Affairs and Government Relations.