The impact of the pandemic has led to a lot of people losing their jobs,
so we have now a lot of families and individuals
struggling to meet all of their food needs.
The result of unemployment has been food insecurity.
50% of the people who are getting food from our network agencies
have never used a food bank before.
It is hard times.
It's rough times.
We got folks from all walks of life
and, through no fault of their own, they've lost some income; they've lost a job.
They're needing a food bank.
It takes a whole village to feed the village.
First and foremost, it is getting people fed.
There's no excuse in this country why anybody goes hungry
and so I think it's important we made this $5 million donation to Feeding America--
to support the local food banks across the US, where all of our operations are,
to show our support for the communities in this very difficult time.
People are hurting for basic foods and it's important that we use this opportunity to pivot
and redirect a lot of the charitable money to where it's needed most.
In a typical year, about 75% of our food gets donated by the grocery industry.
They don't have that food to donate anymore.
If it weren't for places like Raytheon stepping up to the plate,
we literally wouldn't have the food to be able to distribute.
The volunteer support that we're receiving from Raytheon
in packing up this food and getting it out is critical in our ability to do this work.
We partner with Feeding America as they have the largest presence across the country
that can directly impact the communities
where Raytheon Technologies' employees live and work.
It's incredible--the power of the employees and what they're bringing to the table.
It's so good to know that these kids that I'm smiling at in the backseat
are going to get a meal tonight.
I mean, I get goosebumps right now, seriously, thinking about it.
I noticed many veterans coming through the line today,
so it's really near and dear to my heart to work directly and support that community
and everyone else who's here today.
It really brings home the need that is right in our backyard.
I feel a great sense of pride that I work for a company
that sees value in helping our community.
I volunteer because I want to help my community.
I volunteer because it's the right thing to do.
I volunteer because nobody should go hungry.