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.

Kroger Helps The Foodbank Bring Hope To The Table

Dayton, July 21, 2008 – The Kroger Co.’s Cincinnati/Dayton Division held a check presentation on Wednesday, July 21 and awarded The Foodbank a generous check for $37,000. Geoff Covert, President of Kroger’s Cincinnati/Dayton Division presented the funds which are the result of Kroger’s “Bringing Hope to the Table” campaign, Cincinnati Television Together promotion, and the Division Recycling program to several local food banks.

Four and a Half Million Pounds of Food Distributed to Needy

Dayton, June 24, 2010 - The Foodbank Keeps Pace During Difficult Economy - This year The Foodbank has fed more people, with more food, in its 34-year history and continues to make great strides in the fight against hunger. As the trend of the last three years continues, more area families are falling under the poverty line and are seeking assistance for basic needs such as food. In 2007 The Foodbank distributed 2.9 million pounds of food to the community. Since that time distribution has risen steadily at a rate of 54% to help feed hungry children and families.