Metlife foundation donates $40k to support local brighton charity as part of global covid-19 response

• As part of a wider commitment by MetLife Foundation, MetLife in the UK has provided grant funding to Brighton Food Bank to offer relief from the impact of the pandemic.

• MetLife Foundation has committed $25 million to support communities across the globe impacted by COVID-19.

• Brighton Food Bank is committed to providing emergency food and essentials to those in crisis situations with limited funds.

MetLife Foundation has issued grant funding across MetLife’s operations worldwide, including in the UK, to offer relief from the impact of COVID-19. Addressing both short and longer-term relief efforts, the grants will support local communities that have been affected by the pandemic.

“It is more important than ever that we look to support our local community during this time of need, and help where we can,” said Dominic Grinstead, Managing Director, MetLife UK. “We are very pleased to be able to continue supporting the important work of Brighton Food Bank, the people who work for it and those who rely upon it. Putting community first is at the heart of who we are and what we stand for.”

Only 10 minutes from the MetLife UK office, Brighton Food Bank is part of Brighton and Hove City Mission, which has provided support to the local community since 1849. The grant will ensure that Brighton Food Bank is able to purchase much-needed Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to protect volunteers, and to replenish food stocks where donations have fallen short due to lockdown restrictions.

Mike Jourdain, team leader at Brighton Food Bank, said: “We are delighted with this support from MetLife, which offers tremendous relief during this time of uncertainty and crisis. The donation will allow us to continue running our service as usual and help those who cannot feed themselves or their families, particularly in the current environment.”