METLIFE FOUNDATION AWARDS GRANT TO THE FOODBANK, INC.

BOOSTS FUNDING DURING HUNGER ACTION MONTH

Dayton, Ohio – September 3, 2010 – MetLife Foundation today announced a $20,000 grant to The Foodbank, Inc. The grant, one of twelve awarded nationally, will help the food bank respond to growing needs in the communities it serves.

“Food banks and their partners play a critical role in meeting the needs of communities’ most vulnerable residents – children, older adults, and the economically disadvantaged,” said Dennis White, president and CEO of MetLife Foundation. “We are pleased to support The Foodbank, Inc., which is making a significant contribution to community health and well-being.”

The Foodbank, Inc. is located in Dayton, and annually distributes five million pounds of food to member agencies that operate 100 feeding programs throughout Montgomery, Greene and Preble counties.

“What a fitting time to receive this generous gift as we enter Hunger Action Month,” stated Burma Thomas, CEO of The Foodbank. “This boost in funding will most definitely help us to keep up with the rising demand for emergency food assistance as so many people in our community continue to struggle to meet their most basic needs.” The Foodbank’s distribution of food has increased 70% over the last three years. “We certainly appreciate the commitment and support of MetLife Foundation,” said Thomas.

As shown (left to right): Debbie Hintze, a customer experience leader for MetLife, Burma Thomas, CEO of The Foodbank, Inc., and Beverly Colvin, Manager of Customer Response Center for MetLife display a $20,000 donation made on behalf of MetLife Foundation to The Foodbank, Inc.

About MetLife Foundation
MetLife Foundation was established by MetLife in 1976 to carry on its longstanding tradition of contributions and community involvement. Grants support health, education, civic and cultural programs. For more information about the Foundation, visit www.metlife.org.

About The Foodbank, Inc.
The Foodbank serves charitable food agencies, pantries, community kitchens, shelters, and Kids Cafés in Montgomery, Greene, and Preble counties. Working out of its 24,000 square foot warehouse at 427 Washington Street, The Foodbank is the collection point of more than five million pounds of food annually, which is then distributed to our members. Forty percent (40%) of the food feeds children at-risk of hunger. To learn more about The Foodbank, Inc., please visit www.thefoodbankdayton.org. The Foodbank is a United Way Partner Agency and a member of Feeding America.