Bank OZK Contribution to Aid Relief in Nevada & Hempstead Counties

LITTLE ROCK –  Bank OZK has announced contributions totaling $220,000 to 25 food banks in communities Bank OZK serves across the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas and New York. Bank OZK has a location in Hope.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has affected public health and the economic livelihood of so many in our communities. Bank OZK is directing resources to 25 community food banks who have taken swift action to provide higher levels of support and resources,” said Angela Hudson, Director of Corporate Responsibility at Bank OZK.

“Local food banks have volunteer and partner resources to acquire and distribute food efficiently to those who need it most. And our experience is that food banks do so much more than feed people; they bring stability, continuity and hope to people in need and build stronger communities meal by meal,” Hudson added.

Bank OZK’s contributions will provide over 1 million meals and feed approximately 526,219 individuals. Twenty-four of the food banks are regional Feeding America affiliated food banks. Feeding America is the largest provider of charitable food assistance in the U.S., including disaster and emergency situations.

“The coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated the hunger problem we face across America. The lost wages or sudden expenses due to illness are increasingly burdensome for millions of people in our country who already suffer from food insecurity. Bank OZK’s generous contribution to Food Bank For New York City and other food banks in the Feeding America network will provide an immediate and profound impact,” said Janis Robinson, vice president of institutions and partnerships, Food Bank For New York City.

Arkansas Foodbank Chief Executive Officer, Rhonda Sanders, added, “We’re so thankful for Bank OZK and their ongoing partnership with the Arkansas Foodbank. These funds will help us continue to serve our clients in central and southern Arkansas safely and effectively through acquiring and distributing more food to our community partners, and helping us pack and distribute additional emergency food boxes for our COVID-19 response.”

Bank OZK contributed COVID-19 hunger related relief to Harvest Regional Food Bank, Texarkana, which provides hunger relief in Nevada and Hempstead Counties by partnering with groups and churches in Emmet, Prescott and Hope.