Ameris Bank collected a record number, 1,893,871 food items, during its 9th Annual Helping Fight Hunger food drive initiative that took place throughout the month of October. More than 90 food banks throughout 101 communities in the Southeast are impacted by this food drive initiative.

This year, in addition to Ameris Bancorp’s annual $100,000 donation which is distributed amongst the receiving local food banks, Ameris Bancorp is donating an additional $50,000. This additional donation will be given directly to food banks in our communities hardest hit by Hurricane Michael.

Ameris Bank has made a significant impact in the fight against hunger since the inception of its Helping Fight Hunger initiative in 2010, donating more than $800,000 and nearly 6.3 million food items to the communities it serves.

More information on Ameris Bank Helping Fight Hunger Food Drive initiative can be found at www.amerisbank.com/HelpingFightHunger.