Sandia Labs Donation Helps Support 9,500 Meals In Alameda Co.

LIVERMORE, CA — Sandia National Laboratories recently donated $4,000 to the Alameda County Food Bank. The money will be used to provide 9,500 meals to those in need throughout the county. The food bank converts every dollar donated to $7 worth of food.

“Recognizing that many families live with food insecurity in the Bay Area, the holiday season can be an extremely difficult time. We are hopeful that this contribution will help provide meals to individuals and families in need,” Sandia Associate Labs Director Dori Ellis said in a statement. “Sandia National Laboratories is committed to helping the community.”

Juan Francisco Orozco, Alameda County Food Bank corporate and foundation relations officer, said he was grateful for the donation.

“Sandia National Laboratories’ support will positively impact our food programs,” said Orozco, “With your grant, we will be able to purchase and distribute more than 9,500 meals to hungry families this holiday season.”

The generous donation was made possible by Sandia’s Family Stability grant funds. The food bank, which helps feed about 311,000 residents, including 21,000 children, distributes food donations to those in need through its member agency network.

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Photo courtesy Sandia National Laboratories

Caption: Kayla Norris, Sandia/California community relations specialist, (left) and Sandia Associate Labs Director Dori Ellis (right) present a check to Juan Francisco Orozco, Alameda County Food Bank Corporate and Foundation Relations Officer.