One of the Foundation's top philanthropic priorities is accelerating crisis preparedness and disaster relief. When emergencies strike, our nonprofit partners are quick to put in place resources and services to help individuals and communities with essential relief such as meals, shelter or medicines.
The Foundation also provides funding to food banks that can provide regular, nutritious meals to children, families and seniors in need. The Foundation supports central food banks in four North American cities, helping them ensure that more food can be distributed to the communities they serve.
As a member of the American Red Cross Disaster Responder Program, the Foundation backs the program's efforts to provide proactive funding needed to deploy critical systems and supplies to communities impacted by disaster. The Foundation also partners with the Canadian Red Cross, Team Rubicon, Americares, Direct Relief and World Central Kitchen, furthering our commitment to disaster preparation, mitigation, recovery and rebuilding.