ADP Donates $500k to Feeding America

November 24, 2008 8:00 AM EST

Providing Millions of Meals to Hungry Americans

CHICAGO, Nov. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Feeding America, the nation's leading hunger-relief organization, announced today that ADP(R), a leading provider of business outsourcing solutions, has donated $500,000 to help fight hunger in America.

"ADP is proud to make this contribution to Feeding America on behalf of our associates," said Gary Butler, president and chief executive officer of ADP. "We commend the organization's efforts to provide food assistance to more than 25 million people throughout the country."

Feeding America's network members supply food to more than 25 million Americans each year, including 9 million children and 3 million seniors. Today, one in eight Americans do not always know where they will find their next meal. ADP's $500,000 donation will help to provide millions of meals to hungry Americans.

"The rising prices of food and gas are forcing millions of people to make the difficult decision between paying the bills and putting food on the table," said Vicki Escarrra, president and chief executive officer of Feeding America. "ADP's generous donation will help us make a difference in the lives of Americans who need a helping hand and are having trouble making ends meet."

Across the board, food banks are witnessing an average increased need of nearly 20 percent. Some food banks are even reporting that they are now providing emergency food to people who were once donors. There are more than 36 million Americans at risk of hunger and the number is growing every day.

About ADP:

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADP), with nearly $9 billion in revenues and over 585,000 clients, is one of the world's largest providers of business outsourcing solutions. Leveraging nearly 60 years of experience, ADP offers the widest range of HR, payroll, tax and benefits administration solutions from a single source. ADP's easy-to-use solutions for employers provide superior value to organizations of all types and sizes. ADP is also a leading provider of integrated computing solutions to auto, truck, motorcycle, marine and recreational vehicle dealers throughout the world. For more information about ADP or to contact a local ADP sales office, reach us at 1-800-225-5237 or visit the company's Web site at www.adp.com.

About Feeding America:

Feeding America provides low-income individuals and families with the fuel to survive and even thrive. As the nation's largest domestic hunger-relief charity, our network members supply food to more than 25 million Americans each year, including 9 million children and 3 million seniors. Serving the entire United States, more than 200 member food banks operate 63,000 agencies that address hunger in all of its forms. For more information on how you can fight hunger in your community and across the country, visit www.feedingamerica.org.

SOURCE Feeding America

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