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Cleveland Clinic caregivers volunteering at the Greater Cleveland Food Bank in 2024.
Today, Cleveland Clinic has announced a $2 million gift to bolster support for hunger relief efforts across the communities it serves in Ohio, Florida and Nevada.
The funding will benefit nine Feeding America member food banks that share Cleveland Clinic’s commitment to addressing social drivers of health, including food insecurity.
According to Feeding America, 47 million people in the U.S. face food insecurity, and 1 in 5 children lack enough food to grow up strong. The need spans income levels, with 70 percent of those experiencing hunger living above the poverty line. Without consistent access to nutritious meals, children may struggle to grow and learn, and adults face increased risks of chronic health conditions.
“Food insecurity is a challenge that touches every community we serve,” said Vickie Johnson, Chief Community Officer at Cleveland Clinic. “Nutritious food is not a privilege, it’s a necessity. This donation will help ease the pressure families experience and remove barriers to living healthier lives.”
This gift aims to ease financial pressures for families facing food insecurity during a season when financial burdens mount and food needs grow more urgent. The $2 million commitment builds on a $10.4 million gift made by Cleveland Clinic in 2023 to implement programs to combat food insecurity, including a teaching kitchen, summer meals for children, food vouchers and grocery delivery, and Nourish food pantries.
Organizations receiving support through the $2 million Cleveland Clinic gift:
“We’re proud to stand hand in hand with organizations dedicated to ending hunger,” said Johnson. “Stronger partnerships mean stronger communities, and we know lasting changes happen when we work together. By expanding access to nutritious foods, we’re helping our neighbors nourish their bodies and minds.”
Cleveland Clinic remains dedicated to advancing health through strategic community investments. By partnering with trusted local organizations, the hospital is reducing the prevalence of hunger and ensuring families have one less burden. Through this $2 million gift, Cleveland Clinic is reinforcing its commitment to addressing social drivers of health to support the well-being of the communities it serves.
The health system’s commitment to addressing hunger encompasses a range of initiatives including:
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