Carrier is dedicated to eliminating hunger, enhancing food safety, and ensuring access to essential food and medicine, the press release said. Its charitable contributions and employee volunteerism also aim to reduce food loss, waste, and associated environmental emissions.

Feeding America is largest hunger-relief organization in the U.S. and supports tens of millions of people who experience food insecurity. Feeding America is associated with a nationwide network of food banks, state food bank associations, food pantries, and meal programs.

In addition to supporting Feeding America's national organization, portions of Carrier’s donation will be allocated to nine local food banks near Carrier facilities.

“Carrier’s renewed support for Feeding America reflects our unwavering commitment to support hunger relief and enhance food security,” said Edward Dryden, president of Carrier Climate Solutions Transportation. “Together, we are helping create a future in which everyone has reliable access to nutritious food and vital resources.”

Volunteering is a cornerstone of Carrier's community engagement efforts, the press release said. Employees have participated already this year in numerous volunteering initiatives with Feeding America local food banks, contributing hundreds of volunteer hours to deserving organizations including Feeding South Florida, Food Bank of Northeast Georgia, and Food Bank of Central New York.