SPRINGFIELD, Mo., October 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — State Farm Insurance donated $125,000 to assist the disaster relief organization, Convoy of Hope, in its response to Hurricane Ian. To date, Convoy of Hope has served over 80,000 people in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. More than 1,200 volunteers have stepped up to help Convoy serve 21 communities in the most affected parts of Florida.
Hurricane Ian hit Florida as a Category 4 storm, with sustained winds of 155 mph. It is the third deadliest storm to hit the United States, eclipsed only by hurricanes Katrina and Sandy. Experts estimate that it will take years for some areas to recover.
“This generous donation helps Convoy distribute more food, water and supplies to Floridians who have been impacted by Hurricane Ian,” said Convoy of Hope’s Jamie Bilton. “We are so grateful for State Farm’s support, and it is our privilege to serve alongside a company that excels at helping people recover from the unexpected.”
“State Farm is thrilled to support Convoy of Hope’s efforts to help our communities impacted by Hurricane Ian,” said State Farm’s Director of Corporate Responsibility, Apsara Sorensen. “Part of our mission is to help people recover from the unexpected. We hope this grant will go a long way in helping our community recover from the hurricane.”
Convoy of Hope has already responded to more than 50 natural disasters this year, in the United States and around the world.
About the Convoy of Hope
Convoy of Hope is a faith-based organization with a passion to feed the world. With a long history as an early responder to natural disasters, Convoy of Hope has been a four-star charity recognized by Charity Navigator each year since 2002. Convoy of Hope has served over 200 million people since its inception in 1994. For more information, please visit convoyofhope.org.
About the State Farm®
For 100 years, State Farm’s mission has been and continues to be to help people manage life’s risks, recover from the unexpected, and achieve their dreams. State Farm and its subsidiaries are the largest suppliers of car and residence insurance in United States. Its more than 19,400 agents and approximately 53,400 employees manage more than 87 million policies and accounts – which include auto, fire, life, health, commercial and financial services accounts. . Commercial auto insuranceas well as a cover for tenants, business owners, boats and motorcycles, is available. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is the parent company of the State Farm family of companies. State Farm is ranked No. 42 on the 2022 Fortune 500 list of largest companies. For more information, please visit http://www.statefarm.com.
Contact
Ethan Forhetz
Vice President of Public Engagement and National Spokesperson
(417) 848-8123
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SOURCE Convoy of Hope
