Ashley HomeStore Donates 250,000 Meals to Feeding Tampa Bay

April 9, 2020  by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry   

The donation will help Feeding Tampa Bay's programs and ensure neighbors in need have required food and resources.

"We are in the midst of a time when more people than ever before are facing challenges in getting the food and supplies they need," said Thomas Mantz, president and CEO of Feeding Tampa Bay. "Ashley HomeStore is standing with Feeding Tampa Bay, giving us the ability to direct these crucial resources to our neighbors who need them most."

As COVID-19 continues to impact the Tampa region, along with the 10-county service areas served daily, Feeding Tampa Bay has seen a 40% increase in need for their services. Ashley's contribution will not only help cover those Feeding Tampa Bay already serves daily, but it will help feed others at risk, specifically:

• Children who are out of school and will have no access to school meals or after-school meals. 
• High-risk seniors and others who cannot reach food. 
• Families experiencing higher expenses and lower wages who would not normally need their services.

Due to recent events, the size and scope of these populations are now significant and Feeding Tampa Bay's response reflects that growing reality.

"At this time, there are a lot of needs that must be met both in our communities and around the world," said Greg Kammer, executive vice president of Retail & Sales Operations, Ashley HomeStore. "It is important for us to do our part, spread positivity and remind everyone that we are in this together."