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Humana Foundation Pledges $500,000 to Meet Surge in Demand for Food

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Grants support food banks and organizations in Kentucky, Texas, Florida, and Louisiana as communities confront escalating need

The Humana Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) for the past 44 years, today announced $500,000 in new investments to support food banks and nutrition programs in four states. The funding will help address urgent needs in communities where the loss of food assistance for nearly 42 million Americans, have intensified food insecurity. These and other economic challenges have contributed to a sharp rise in demand for food support.

“Today, food banks are seeing unprecedented demand,” said Tiffany Benjamin, CEO of the Humana Foundation. “We’re acting swiftly and working side by side with our partners to meet the immediate need, and we’ll continue to invest in long-term solutions that deploy our knowledge and resources. These investments reflect our deep commitment to health equity and our belief that no one should go hungry.”

Meeting Urgent Needs in Kentucky

In Kentucky, the Humana Foundation will support Dare to Care Food Bank with a $100,000 grant. The funds will support food distribution and hardship relief.

“We are seeing more families and seniors turning to us for help than ever before,” said Vincent James, CEO of Dare to Care Food Bank in Louisville, Ky. “The Humana Foundation’s support allows us to respond quickly and compassionately to this surge in need. Together, we’re making sure our neighbors don’t have to choose between food and other essentials.”

Investments Across our Communities

To help meet the rising demand for food, the Foundation is also directing immediate funding to these regional partners:

Food insecurity impacts communities across the nation, and its effects on seniors are especially severe. Older adults who are food insecure are 65% more likely to have diabetes and face higher rates of congestive heart failure, high blood pressure, asthma, obesity, gum disease, and depression. Recognizing the need, the Humana Foundation, in partnership with Humana employees, has invested over $9 million since 2023 to help ensure people have consistent, reliable access to healthy foods.

About The Humana Foundation

The Humana Foundation was established in 1981 as the philanthropic arm of Humana Inc. and is focused on health equity, working to eliminate unjust, avoidable and unnecessary barriers in health and healthcare. The Foundation fosters evidence-based collaborations and investments that help people in underserved communities live connected, healthy lives. As a steward of good health, the Foundation creates healthy emotional connections for people and communities and is shaping a healthier approach to nutrition to support lifelong well-being. For more information, visit humanafoundation.org.

Humana Inc. and the Humana Foundation believe everyone should have access to the tools and support needed to have a fair and just opportunity to be as healthy as possible. Our commitment to improving health outcomes for all – our members and patients, employees, the communities we serve, the healthcare system, and the environment - is the foundation of our Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) impact platform.

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