Anthem Foundation Donates to United Way of Central Indiana and Gleaners Food Bank as Part of Coordinated Response to COVID-19

Business Wire

INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Anthem Foundation announced today $200,000 in donations to United Way of Central Indiana and Gleaners Food Bank, two organizations that are crucial frontline responders to the coronavirus pandemic in Central Indiana.

These new contributions are in addition to nearly $1.2 million dollars in active grants to Indiana organizations being used to support local communities and families where they are most needed in responding to COVID-19.

The Anthem Foundation is committed to the whole health of individuals and families. In the current public health crisis, that means working with partner organizations to provide emergency response, access to food, protective and medical equipment, volunteers, human services and addressing education and technology needs. The support provided by the Anthem Foundation will evolve to meet the ever growing and changing needs of the communities we serve.

“We have been a part of the Indiana community for more than 75 years, and we understand the uncertainty this crisis is bringing to Indiana families,” said Gail K. Boudreaux, President and CEO of Anthem, Inc. “Our actions to support those on the frontlines are part of a coordinated response to COVID-19 and guided by our commitment to improve lives and communities.”

The Anthem Foundation’s $100,000 contribution to the United Way of Central Indiana will go to the COVID-19 Community Economic Relief Fund, initially designed to support more than 30 nonprofits to address childcare for healthcare workers and first responders, access to food and shelter for the homeless and other community needs.

The Foundation is also donating $100,000 to Gleaners Food Bank and their #FillTheBanks Hunger Relief Challenge. This is an effort to raise money to fund eight weeks of emergency food boxes for Indianapolis Public Schools families. For every dollar donated, Gleaners can provide four nutritious meals to people in need.

In addition, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield has delivered thousands of gloves and bottles of hand sanitizer to homeless shelters and other organizations across the state and $25,000 in gift cards to help address the food needs of kids at Boys and Girls Clubs in Bloomington, South Bend, Terre Haute and Elkhart.

In observance of National Volunteer Month in April, the Anthem Foundation announced that it is doubling the matching contribution to $2 for every $1 donated by Anthem’s 70,000 associates across the country as well as doubling paid volunteer time to $20 per hour, which associates can donate to the nonprofit of their choice.

“The needs of individuals and the community continue to evolve rapidly,” said Boudreaux. “Anthem and its associates continue to adapt and respond with caring, compassion and the necessary support to help guide us through this crisis and aid the recovery.”

About Anthem, Inc.

Anthem is a leading health benefits company dedicated to improving lives and communities, and making healthcare simpler. Through its affiliated companies, Anthem serves more than 79 million people, including 41 million within its family of health plans. We aim to be the most innovative, valuable and inclusive partner. For more information, please visit www.antheminc.com or follow @AnthemInc on Twitter.